Juan Tellez
About Juan Tellez
Juan Tellez is the Senior Director of Cloud Infrastructure at Yugabyte, where he leads a global team focused on delivering DBaaS solutions. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles at various technology companies, including Oracle Corporation and Ericsson.
Current Role at Yugabyte
Juan Tellez serves as the Senior Director of Cloud Infrastructure at Yugabyte since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the development and management of Yugabyte's Database as a Service (DBaaS), which leverages multiple Kubernetes clusters arranged in a tree configuration. This architecture enhances scalability, redundancy, and multi-cloud support, allowing for robust cloud solutions across different platforms.
Previous Experience at Oracle Corporation
Juan Tellez has extensive experience at Oracle Corporation, where he held two significant positions. He worked as a Director of Software Engineering from 2002 to 2010, contributing to various software projects for eight years. Prior to that, he was a Senior Engineer in Parallel Query from 1996 to 1999, focusing on optimizing query performance in database systems.
Engineering Leadership at Ericsson and Apcera
In 2018, Juan Tellez briefly served as the Senior Director of Engineering at Ericsson in the San Francisco Bay Area. His leadership experience also includes a four-year tenure as the Senior Director of Engineering at Apcera from 2014 to 2018, where he managed engineering teams and product development in cloud technologies.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Juan Tellez studied at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 1982 to 1986. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and cloud infrastructure.
Patents and Innovations in Technology
Juan Tellez is an inventor of 18 U.S. patents that cover various aspects of distributed systems, cloud technologies, and authentication/authorization technologies. His contributions to these fields highlight his expertise and innovative approach to solving complex engineering challenges.