Mario De La Ossa
About Mario De La Ossa
Mario De La Ossa is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development and information security. He has worked at notable companies such as GitLab, Aptible, and Plex, contributing to various engineering projects and leadership roles.
Work at Aptible
Mario De La Ossa currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Aptible, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves significant contributions to engineering projects, including Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) tasks that focus on maintaining system reliability and performance. He has been instrumental in defining the product roadmap, which includes enhancements in app and database provisioning, logging infrastructure, and the automation of security controls. Additionally, he participates in engineering recruiting, managing the entire hiring process from sourcing candidates to onboarding.
Previous Experience at GitLab Inc.
Mario worked at GitLab Inc. as a Backend Engineer from 2018 to 2021, during which he operated in a remote capacity for three years. His responsibilities included developing backend solutions that supported the company's extensive software development platform. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering practices and remote collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Mario De La Ossa studied at Universidad Americana (UAM), where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Ingenieria de Sistemas from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education with a postgraduate course in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance in 2012, which lasted for 11 months. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in both software engineering and information security.
Background in Information Security
Before his roles at Aptible and GitLab, Mario served as an Information Security Administrator at Cafe Soluble from 2013 to 2015 in Managua, Nicaragua. In this position, he focused on safeguarding the organization's information systems and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This early experience in information security has influenced his subsequent work in software engineering and system reliability.
Leadership and Team Management Interests
Mario De La Ossa has expressed a strong interest in leadership and engineering management. He aims to collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging his technical expertise and experience to foster an environment conducive to innovation and productivity. His involvement in recruiting at Aptible reflects his commitment to building effective teams.