Luis Raul Carrasco Contreras
About Luis Raul Carrasco Contreras
Luis Raul Carrasco Contreras is a Principal Sales Solutions Engineer at YugabyteDB, where he manages technical aspects of LATAM accounts and executes Proof of Concepts across North America. He has a background in software engineering and has held various roles in notable companies such as Ericsson, Oracle, and Guidewire Software.
Work at Yugabyte
Luis Raul Carrasco Contreras has been employed at YugabyteDB since 2022, where he holds the position of Principal Sales Solutions Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for the technical management of accounts in the Latin America (LATAM) region. He is also involved in executing Proof of Concepts (PoCs) across North America, showcasing the capabilities of YugabyteDB's solutions to potential clients.
Previous Experience in Technology
Prior to joining YugabyteDB, Carrasco Contreras had extensive experience in various technology roles. He worked at Oracle as a Senior Principal Consultant from 2008 to 2019, accumulating 11 years of experience. He also served as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Guidewire Software from 2019 to 2022 in San Antonio, Texas, and held positions at Ericsson as a Solution Architect and System Integrator between 2001 and 2005.
Education and Expertise
Carrasco Contreras studied at Instituto Tecnológico de La Laguna, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. His studies spanned from 1996 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices. This educational background supports his technical expertise in sales solutions engineering.
Teaching Experience
In 2003, Luis Raul Carrasco Contreras briefly worked as a Java Instructor at NIIT Limited for one month. This role contributed to his understanding of software development and programming languages, enhancing his technical communication skills.