Software Engineer / Team Lead
Ángel Velásquez
15+ years of experience building software solutions and leading engineering teams.
Current Position
Software Engineering Team Lead at Nesto
Specialization
Python, Django, TypeScript, Node.js, Cloud Technologies
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Professional Summary
Seasoned Software Engineer with 15 years of experience in software development and team leadership, specializing in Python, Django, TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud technologies. Canadian citizen with international experience across Venezuela, Argentina, and Canada. Demonstrated expertise in technical leadership, system architecture, and team management. Proven track record of optimizing performance, reducing operational costs, and implementing industry best practices across diverse technology stacks. Active contributor to the developer community through Django Girls coaching and meetup organization.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology
IUTIRLA, Caracas, Venezuela (2005-2008)
Languages
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- Italian (Fluent)
- Portuguese (Intermediate)
- French (Basic)
Open Source
- Arch Linux (Maintainer & Developer)
- FreePBX (Developer)
- Django REST Framework (Contributor)
- And many others
Professional Experience
Technical Skills
Open Source Contributions
Active contributor to several open source projects including Arch Linux (Package Maintainer & Developer), FreePBX (Developer), Django REST Framework (Contributor), and many others.
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