Diego Alvarez
Senior Software Developer @Chime
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Software Developer @Chime
Vancouver, BC, CA
At Chime, I drive infrastructure reliability and scalability with hands-on expertise in AWS, EKS, Argo CD, Terraform, and Aurora RDS. • EKS Upgrades: Led major upgrades of EKS clusters from v1.25 to v1.28 and recently from v1.28 to v1.31, achieving zero downtime and boosting system stability. • Database Migrations: Automated migrations for Aurora PostgreSQL from v11 to v15, enhancing database reliability across production and non-production environments. • CI/CD Efficiency: Streamlined deployment workflows, reducing processing times and enabling a more efficient development pipeline. • Access Management: Contributed to simplified access management, supporting team productivity and security.
EDUCATION
Universidad Autonoma de Manizales
Computer Science Engineer (Ingeniero de Sistemas y Telecomunicaciones)
SKILLS
ABOUT DIEGO ALVAREZ
Distributed Systems Enthusiast | Infrastructure & Reliability ExpertWith over a decade of experience in backend development and nearly five years dedicated to Production Engineering, I specialize in building, optimizing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance infrastructure. My passion lies in making complex systems more reliable, faster, and easier to monitor, while also being cost-effective and maintainable.In my current role as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Chime, I’ve led major infrastructure initiatives, including seamless EKS upgrades, database migrations, and CI/CD optimizations that drive operational efficiency and developer satisfaction. I bring hands-on expertise in AWS, EKS, Argo CD, Terraform, and Aurora RDS, ensuring our infrastructure supports the business’s mission for financial wellness.Previously, as a core contributor to Shopify’s internal Kubernetes platform, I played a pivotal role in automating live migrations of thousands of applications to new GKE clusters with minimal downtime, aligning with the ever-evolving Kubernetes ecosystem.I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams, consistently delivering impactful results in dynamic environments.My focus is on empowering other engineers by developing tools and frameworks that enable them to build robust systems efficiently.
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