Edgar Ortega Martínez
About Edgar Ortega Martínez
Edgar Ortega Martínez is a PHP Backend Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently working at Distillery since 2019. He has a Master's degree in Software Engineering and has held various roles in companies such as Osom Mexico, TrueCar, Inc., and Tala, utilizing frameworks like Yii and Zend.
Work at Distillery
Edgar Ortega Martínez currently serves as a PHP Backend Engineer at Distillery. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various projects remotely while based in Ciudad de México y alrededores, México. His role involves utilizing his expertise in PHP and backend frameworks to develop and maintain software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Edgar worked at several notable companies in the software development field. He was a Senior PHP Programmer at Tala from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he served as a Software Engineer at TrueCar, Inc. from 2021 to 2022, and at Dafiti México from 2014 to 2016. His experience spans various aspects of backend development, particularly in PHP.
Education and Expertise
Edgar holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a degree in Computer Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas between 2004 and 2009. Additionally, he studied Project Management at Scrum Alliance and achieved the Scrum Master certification in 2011.
Technical Skills and Frameworks
In his backend engineering work, Edgar utilizes both Yii and Zend frameworks. He possesses expertise in implementing payment gateways and APIs, which are essential for fintech projects. His skills also include BPMN for process modeling and the application of continuous improvement methodologies in software development.
Early Career Background
Edgar began his career as an Auxiliar en laboratorio de computo at Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas from 2008 to 2009. He then progressed to work as a Software Engineer at Dafiti México from 2014 to 2016, gaining foundational experience in software development before advancing to more senior roles.