Sergio Loaiza
About Sergio Loaiza
Sergio Loaiza is a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in automation and infrastructure management. He has worked for several companies, including A Toda Hora S.A., Blackboard, and BairesDev, and holds a Master's degree in DevOps from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja.
Current Role at BairesDev
Sergio Loaiza serves as a DevOps Engineer at BairesDev, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing infrastructure as code solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, and Pulumi. He also manages Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS) and Azure (AKS), contributing to the company's cloud infrastructure management.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining BairesDev, Sergio Loaiza worked as a DevOps Engineer at Blackboard for four months in 2021. His earlier experience includes a three-year tenure as a Platform Administrator at A Toda Hora S.A. from 2018 to 2021, where he was based in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. He also worked as an Applications Administrator at ComWare S.A. from 2017 to 2018.
Teaching and Educational Background
Sergio Loaiza has a background in education, having served as a Software Development Teacher at SENA from 2012 to 2016 in Soacha, Cundinamarca. He holds a Master's degree in DevOps from Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), which he completed from 2021 to 2022. He also studied Informatics at Universidad INCCA de Colombia, earning a degree in Systems Engineering from 2006 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Automation Expertise
Sergio Loaiza possesses strong technical skills in automation, utilizing scripting languages such as Python and Bash for various tasks. He has experience in automating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS Developer tools. Additionally, he has expertise in both Linux and Windows server administration, enhancing his capabilities in managing diverse server environments.
Certifications and Specializations
Sergio has pursued further specialization in his field, achieving a technological specialization in Software Architecture from SENA in 2011 and a technological specialization in Database Administration in 2012. These educational achievements complement his practical experience and enhance his qualifications in the tech industry.