Carlos Roman
About Carlos Roman
Carlos Roman is a Tech Lead and Engineering Manager at Datadog, with extensive experience in software engineering across various companies in the UK and Spain. He specializes in concurrency on the JVM and advocates for Test Driven Development and Business Driven Development.
Current Role at Datadog
Carlos Roman serves as an Engineering Manager at Datadog, a position he has held since 2022. Based in England, United Kingdom, he has been instrumental in leading engineering teams and driving technical initiatives within the company for the past two years.
Previous Experience at Red Badger
Prior to his current role, Carlos worked at Red Badger as a Tech Lead since 2021. In this capacity, he contributed to various projects and guided teams in software development practices, enhancing the company's technical capabilities.
Career at Financial Times
Carlos has a notable history with Financial Times, where he held multiple positions as a Senior Software Engineer. His tenure included roles in 2015, 2016, and 2018, focusing on technologies such as Golang, Java, and DevOps. His contributions spanned a total of over a year across different periods.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Carlos Roman studied Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, from 1998 to 2002. He earned a degree in Computer Science, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and technology.
Expertise in Software Development Practices
Carlos advocates for Test Driven Development (TDD) and Business Driven Development (BDD), emphasizing his commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in software projects. He also specializes in concurrency on the JVM and has a strong background in continuous integration and automated deployment systems.