Dario Santos
About Dario Santos
Dario Santos is a Technical Lead at CookUnity, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software development and leadership roles, including positions at LSD Live and Despegar.com, and a strong focus on developing OTT solutions for live events.
Work at CookUnity
Dario Santos has been serving as Technical Lead / Team Lead at CookUnity since 2023. In this role, he actively engages in coding while overseeing technical projects and team dynamics. His responsibilities include guiding the development process and ensuring the implementation of effective technical solutions.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining CookUnity, Dario held various leadership roles in technology. He was the CTO, Solution Architect, and Co-founder at LSD Live from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Despegar.com as Technical Lead from 2013 to 2016 and as a Senior Java Developer from 2012 to 2013. Dario also served as a Technical Leader at Clarin from 2008 to 2012.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dario Santos possesses extensive technical expertise, particularly in developing OTT solutions for live events that require high concurrency capabilities. His skill set includes proficiency in AWS Lambda, Node.js, Java, React.js, Aurora, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, and Memcached. He actively applies these technologies in his current and previous roles.
Educational Background
Dario studied at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, where he pursued a degree in Ingeniería informática. He completed his studies and earned the title of Ingeniero en sistemas from 2000 to 2007. This educational foundation supports his technical roles and leadership positions in the technology sector.
Entrepreneurial Passion
Dario Santos has a strong passion for entrepreneurship and new projects, which is evident in his career trajectory. His roles, particularly as a co-founder at LSD Live, reflect his commitment to innovation and the development of new technological solutions.