Gustavo Cortez
About Gustavo Cortez
Gustavo Cortez is a Senior Software Developer with a background in system administration and extensive experience in web development. He has worked for various companies in Argentina, including BitPay and NetMovies Entretenimento S/A, and holds a degree in Computación from Universidad Nacional de Tucumán.
Work at BitPay
Gustavo Cortez has been employed at BitPay as a Senior Software Developer since 2014. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that facilitate cryptocurrency transactions. His work involves leveraging his extensive programming skills and experience in system administration to enhance the company's technological offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining BitPay, Gustavo Cortez held various software development positions. He worked at CinemaKi from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to software projects for two years. He also served as a Developer at Cinefis from 2013 to 2014 for 11 months, and as a Developer at NetMovies Entretenimento S/A for seven months in 2012. His diverse experience in these roles has helped him build a solid foundation in software development.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Cortez studied at Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, where he earned a degree in Computación, achieving the title of Ingeniero en Computación from 2001 to 2008. His academic background provides him with a strong technical foundation. He has developed expertise in programming languages such as Perl and TemplateToolkit, as well as in web crawling tools like XSLT and Scrapy.
System Administration Skills
Gustavo Cortez possesses extensive experience in system administration, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS). He has expertise in configuring Autoscaling and has managed various services using Linux and OpenBSD systems. His skills also include implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and managing surveillance solutions as a ZoneMinder administrator.
Early Career and Contributions
Gustavo Cortez began his career in technology with roles that included working at LUG Tucuman as an Administrator from 2003 to 2010 and at Tuquito as Documentación in 2007. During his early career, he authored a final thesis titled 'Redes Privadas Virtuales' (Virtual Private Networks) using LaTeX, showcasing his interest in networking and security.