Rodrigo Alvarez, Developer in Budapest, Hungary
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Rodrigo Alvarez

Bio

Rodrigo is a data engineer with 15 years of experience in software and IT implementations, specializing in event-driven and streaming data platforms. His expertise includes Apache Kafka, RisingWave, and AWS, with notable work at KOR Crew and BeMentors. Rodrigo designed a real-time analytics architecture using Apache Kafka and Databricks for KORCrew, supporting scalable event processing.

Portfolio

KORCrew
Databricks, RisingWave, Python, PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, AWS IoT, Amazon RDS...
Belmohr Consulting
SQL, Spotfire, Analytics, Data Analysis
Grupo Rosanda
SQL Server, SAP ERP, SAP Materials Management (MM), Cloud

Experience

  • SQL - 7 years
  • AWS IoT - 6 years
  • PostgreSQL - 6 years
  • Python - 4 years
  • Apache Kafka - 3 years
  • RisingWave - 3 years
  • PL/pgSQL - 2 years
  • Apache Iceberg - 1 year

Preferred Environment

AWS IoT, Docker, GitLab, CI/CD Pipelines, Databricks, ExcelJS, Python, SQL

The most amazing...

...platform I've built is a real-time event driven analytics system using Apache Kafka and RisingWave for KORCrew.

Work Experience

Lead Back-end Engineer and Data Architect

2020 - 2026
KORCrew
  • Designed and implemented a real-time analytics architecture using Apache Kafka, Databricks, and RisingWave for event processing and micro-batch pipelines.
  • Developed scalable back-end API using Python, Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq, and PostgreSQL with performant PL/PostgreSQL procedures.
  • Designed and deployed serverless infrastructure on AWS, including RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Grafana, and CloudFormation.
Technologies: Databricks, RisingWave, Python, PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, AWS IoT, Amazon RDS, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Grafana, AWS CloudFormation, Apache Kafka, FastAPI, GitLab, PySpark, Apache Iceberg, Data Engineering, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Data Modeling, Cloud, Event-driven Architecture, Medallion Architecture, Architecture, Continuous Integration (CI), Data Architecture

Independent Data Analyst Consultant

2016 - 2018
Belmohr Consulting
  • Provided independent data analytics and BI consulting for international companies such as BeMentors.
  • Performed data analytics, econometric analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, and K-means clustering using Oracle Crystal Ball.
  • Developed BI dashboards with TIBCO Spotfire and advanced SQL.
Technologies: SQL, Spotfire, Analytics, Data Analysis

SAP ERP Analyst and Operations Research

2011 - 2016
Grupo Rosanda
  • Analyzed business processes and operations across SAP MM, BASIS, and Security modules.
  • Implemented an inventory age data pipeline based on SAP MM (SQL Server).
  • Oversaw the SAP ERP system implementation from an IT infrastructure perspective, focusing on server provisioning, network configuration, and system integration.
Technologies: SQL Server, SAP ERP, SAP Materials Management (MM), Cloud

Programmer and R&D Researcher

2008 - 2009
Fundación Renacer (WelcoGaming)
  • Performed reverse-engineering tasks using IDA software for code analysis and logic reconstruction.
  • Leveraged FPGAs to perform hardware configuration and prototyping tasks.
  • Simulated live games using ActionScript and Macromedia Flash.
Technologies: ActionScript 3

Experience

GoldCharts

For GoldCharts, I designed and implemented the end-to-end API data pipeline and cloud deployment for a financial website that tracks real-time and historical commodity, metal, and index prices to value them in terms of gold prices. The system leverages Julia for high-performance data ingestion and transformation, TypeScript for a responsive front end, and MySQL for persistent storage.

Education

2012 - 2014

Master's Degree in Finance

ESEADE Business School - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2006 - 2010

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering

Galileo University - Guatemala City, Guatemala

Certifications

MARCH 2026 - PRESENT

Advanced Python

Linux Professional Institute

MARCH 2026 - PRESENT

High-performance PySpark: Advanced Strategies for Optimal Data Processing

Linux Professional Institute

JANUARY 2023 - PRESENT

Apache Flink: Exploratory Data Analytics with SQL

LinkedIn

JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services

SEPTEMBER 2018 - PRESENT

Operation Analytics and Accounting Analytics

Wharton School at Pennsylvania University

MAY 2018 - PRESENT

Communicating Business Analytics

University of Colorado

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Sidekiq, ExcelJS, PySpark

Tools

Grafana, AWS CloudFormation, GitLab, Apache Iceberg, Spotfire, SAP Materials Management (MM)

Languages

SQL, Python, PL/pgSQL, TypeScript, Julia, ActionScript 3

Paradigms

Event-driven Architecture, Continuous Integration (CI)

Platforms

AWS IoT, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Kafka, Databricks, Docker, Apache Flink

Storage

PostgreSQL, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), MongoDB, MySQL, Redis

Other

Cloud, Data Architecture, RisingWave, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Architecture, Amazon RDS, SQL Server, CI/CD Pipelines, WebSockets, FastAPI, Relational Database Services (RDS), Analytics, Finance, SAP ERP, Accounting Tools, Medallion Architecture, Financial Data

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