Alejandro Parra
About Alejandro Parra
Alejandro Parra is an Engineering Manager at Platzi, specializing in observability and logging tools. He has a diverse background in software development, including creating assistive technology for the visually impaired and leading international software projects.
Work at Platzi
Alejandro Parra currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Platzi, a role he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from Bogota, D.C., Colombia. Prior to this position, he worked as a DevOps Engineer at Platzi from 2021 to 2023. In his current role, he focuses on enhancing the engineering processes and team performance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alejandro Parra studied Ingeniería informática at Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira from 2008 to 2016. He holds certifications as a Linux Technology Specialist and Cisco CCNA, demonstrating his expertise in networking. His technical skills include proficiency in observability and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, and Sentry.
Background
Alejandro Parra has a diverse professional background. He worked at Microsoft as an app developer from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Domain System Administrator at Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira from 2010 to 2014. His experience includes roles in software development and engineering management across various organizations.
Achievements
Alejandro Parra has developed significant software solutions, including the Eye-Belt virtual reality software designed to assist visually impaired individuals in navigation using IoT sensors and cameras. He also created the patented Phone Call Analyzer software, which enables real-time translation and communication between different languages using WebRTC. Additionally, he led a project that managed two international teams to develop software for translating VTT and SRT files into over 78 languages for streaming services.
Current Role at Worldwide Tech Connections
In addition to his role at Platzi, Alejandro Parra has been the Chief Technology Officer at Worldwide Tech Connections since 2019. He oversees technology strategy and implementation, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the tech sector.