#  (@mirespace.bsky.social)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/mirespace.bsky.social
Headline: Senior+ Cloud & OS Software Engineer | Ubuntu · Azure · Open Source · Linux · Automation · DevOps | Speaker
Location: Granada, Andalucía, España

## About

I’m a Senior+ Cloud and Operating Systems Engineer working at Canonical on Ubuntu cloud images for Azure. My work focuses on platform reliability, upgrade safety, and large-scale automation at the operating system and cloud boundary.

I design and operate end-to-end automation that validates Ubuntu images across provisioning, regression, and long-lived upgrade scenarios, and I investigate and fix complex platform failures across cloud agents, networking, Linux security subsystems, and performance-sensitive components. I act as an Ubuntu package maintainer for cloud and distro critical software and was the first maintainer of the .NET 6 and 7 packages in Ubuntu, delivering production fixes that land across stable releases.

Beyond individual contributions, I work closely with upstream communities, Debian, cloud providers, and internal R&D teams to reduce regressions and improve platform determinism. I write backend and automation code in Python, Go, Shell, Perl and C/C++, contribute to CI and release engineering workflows, and design lightweight orchestration tooling that makes automated cloud validation more reliable and less error-prone.

My background spans research, enterprise systems engineering, and open-source development, which allows me to approach problems with a strong systems perspective and long-term maintainability in mind. I’m motivated by understanding complex platforms deeply, fixing issues at their root, and enabling teams through better tooling, automation, and shared knowledge.

My career has been shaped by long-term work close to operating systems, infrastructure, and complex distributed environments. I started in research and systems engineering roles, building and maintaining data-intensive Linux platforms, and gradually moved into large-scale automation and platform reliability work in enterprise and cloud environments. Today, at Canonical, I operate at the intersection of Ubuntu, cloud providers, and upstream open-source communities, where I focus on improving the reliability, security, and upgrade safety of Ubuntu cloud images on Azure through automated validation, package maintenance, and deep system-level debugging. Across roles, I’ve consistently taken on problems that require deep system understanding, fixing them at the root cause, collaborating across teams, and delivering solutions that scale beyond individual components.

## Career

- **Server/Cloud Distro Software Engineer at Canonical** (Jul 2021 - May 2026)
  ES
  I design and operate end-to-end automation to validate the quality, robustness and upgrade safety of Ubuntu cloud images on Azure. I investigate root causes and resolve platform failures identified by large-scale automated infrastructure testing across cloud agents, networking, Linux security subsystems and performance-critical components.
  
  I work at the intersection of operating systems, cloud platforms and open-source ecosystems with a focus on Ubuntu cloud images for Azure. I design and operate end-to-end automation that validates image quality, robustness and upgrade safety, covering provisioning, regression and long-lived upgrade scenarios.
  
  A core part of my work involves conducting root-cause analysis and remediation of platform failures identified through large-scale automated infrastructure testing. These issues span cloud agents, networking services, Linux security subsystems, and performance-critical components, often requiring deep system-level debugging and production-grade fixes.
  
  I act as an Ubuntu package maintainer for cloud and distro critical software and was the first maintainer of the .NET 6 and 7 packages in Ubuntu. I write backend and automation code primarily in Python and Shell, and I deliver fixes by patching and maintaining packages written mainly in Go, Rust, Python, C/C++ and Perl. I integrate changes into CI pipelines and stable releases and collaborate closely with Debian, Microsoft, upstream communities and internal teams to reduce regressions and improve long-term reliability and maintainability.
- **Tech Specialist, Software Engineer at BUSINESS AT&T** (Jun 2018 - Jul 2021)
  Granada, Andalucía, ES
  I worked on the evolution of cybersecurity platforms, leading operating system migrations and contributing to backend development in Python and C. I automated CI and deployment workflows, built packages and ISO images, and strengthened system reliability through testing and release processes.
  
  My role combined hands-on engineering with technical research and documentation, supporting security-critical systems deployed across virtualized and cloud environments.
- **Unix Systems Engineer at NGA Human Resources** (May 2016 - Jun 2018)
  Granada y alrededores, ES
  I managed and automated enterprise Unix infrastructure, including virtual machine deployments and the provisioning of compute and storage resources. I focused on system configuration, scripting, and orchestration to ensure stability, scalability, and operational efficiency in production environments.
- **Research Engineer / PhD Student at Universidad de Granada** (Sep 2010 - Sep 2014)
  Granada, ES
  I conducted interdisciplinary research combining neuroscience and software engineering. I designed experimental tasks, implemented data acquisition and processing pipelines, and conducted large-scale statistical and computational analyses of masive EEG data.
  
  Alongside publishing research results, I maintained research systems and developed custom tools bridging signal processing, machine learning, and scientific computing.
- **Permanent Research Visitor at ICM - Brain & Spine Institute** (Oct 2013 - Jan 2014)
  París, FR
  I worked as a visiting researcher on large-scale EEG and MEG data analysis, focusing on data processing, methodological rigor, and scientific reporting within an international research environment.
- **Help Desk Technician / Software Developer at UTE - Novasoft Sadiel Diasoft** (Feb 2010 - Sep 2010)
  Hospital Virgen de las Nieves - Granada, ES
  I provided first-level technical support to non-technical users in a hospital environment, resolving hardware and software incidents on-site and remotely. I also contributed to internal software development and reporting systems supporting healthcare operations.
- **GIS E-Teacher at Universidad de Granada** (Nov 2009 - May 2010)
  CEVUG - España
  I designed and delivered online GIS courses, creating educational content, guiding students through spatial analysis exercises, evaluating assessments, and providing ongoing academic support through virtual learning platforms.
- **IT Researcher at Universidad de Granada** (Aug 2007 - Nov 2009)
  Granada, Andalucía, ES
  I worked on research projects involving software modelling, 3D data acquisition, and spatial analysis based on laser-scanned data. My work combined GIS, computer graphics, and visualization, contributing to both system development and academic publications.
- **IT Research Assistant at Universidad de Granada** (Oct 2006 - Jan 2008)
  Granada, Andalucía, ES
  I supported scientific research through system administration, software development and large-scale data processing (MM5 model). I maintained research environments and contributed directly to data analysis and published results, particularly in environmental and spatial domains.
- **GIS Technology Trainer at Universidad de Granada** (Feb 2007 - May 2007)
  Granada, Andalucía, ES
  I delivered hands-on GIS training, creating course materials, teaching applied sessions and supporting software installation for academic and research users.
- **Junior Programmer Analyst at Horizontes Informatica, S.L.** (Mar 2006 - Sep 2006)
  Granada, ES
  I participated in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system modelling to web development and server administration. I also worked on virtual point-of-sale implementations in business environments and mentoring other programmers.
- **IT Intern at Universidad de Granada** (Jun 2004 - Dec 2005)
  Granada, Andalucía, ES
  I provided frontline IT support, handled incident tracking and assisted with system administration across heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments. In addition to software support, I performed microinformatics tasks, including hardware diagnostics, repair, component replacement and routine maintenance of workstations and peripheral equipment, ensuring systems remained operational and reliable.
- **IT Teacher at Universidad de Granada** (Mar 2004 - Apr 2005)
  Granada, Andalucía, ES
  I taught foundational IT skills, created course materials, delivered lectures and provided post-course support as an advisor.
- **Junior Software Analyst / Developer at Ejercito de Tierra** (Oct 2003 - May 2004)
  MADOC - Granada, ES
  I contributed to software modelling and web development projects in a structured institutional environment, working with multiple languages and frameworks and gaining early experience in large-organization development practices.

## Skills

### Other
- 3D visualization
- Administración de LAMP
- Algoritmos
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Análisis de Big Data
- Análisis de datos estadísticos
- Ansible
- Bash
- Borland Delphi
- C (programación)
- C/C++
- C++
- CentOS
- CI
- Citrix
- Cloud Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Development
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Networking
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous Integration
- Debian
- Desarrollo en Estadística con R
- Desarrollo web
- DevOps
- Diseño de experimentos (DOE)
- EEGLAB
- Electroencefalogramas
- Estadística SPSS
- Fedora
- Fortran
- GDAL
- Gestión de proyectos
- GIS systems
- GitLab
- GRASS
- GRASS GIS
- Guiones shell
- Hardware
- Ingeniería de software
- Inglés
- Internet
- Investigación
- Investigación y desarrollo
- Irrlicht
- Java
- Java Servlet
- JavaScript
- Kanban
- Kit de Desarrollo del Plano de Datos (DPDK)
- Linux
- Lotus Notes
- Mandriva
- Matlab
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- MM5 Enviromental Model
- Modelado de datos
- Mono
- Moodle
- MySQL
- NetApp
- NetCDF
- Novell Netware
- OpenGL
- Oracle Database
- Orquestración
- Perl
- PHP
- Planificación operativa
- Puppet
- Python
- Qt
- Quantum GIS
- R (Lenguaje de programación)
- Resolución de problemas de hardware informático
- Ruby
- Scripting
- Scrum
- Security
- Security Testing
- Signal Processing
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
- Testing
- Tier 1
- Toma de decisiones
- Ubuntu
- Visión por computador
- Visual Basic
- VMware
- VTK
- Windows
- XML

## Credentials

- Get Ahead in DevSecOps — LinkedIn (May 2021) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/96c20d801ecb682f14e07b5d512c6fd96141723449985a044d2082e1c7697aee?trk=backfilled_certificate
- Java (Basic) — HackerRank (Feb 2021) https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/b9e7b6fa76e5
- Perl 5 Essential Training — LinkedIn (Dec 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/634188996e99ca85330490f928598a74e543e28f7fdcb6e7199d35a1e842c00d?trk=backfilled_certificate
- Crisis Communication — LinkedIn (Oct 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/3ef0e4c8ee703ce8e86e8a403044317346bcc109114e7fab511dca6198e337aa?trk=backfilled_certificate
- LinkedIn Learning Highlights: Project Management — LinkedIn (Oct 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/dd76ed718462d063e4b7ebc2ea1fd55cd46db4bd0042abe8ee53b9869c89a655?trk=backfilled_certificate
- Learning Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Developers — LinkedIn (Oct 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/5a3190fcc332277e09c84152969fd44fbca531a9bcbf8daab5e66979c7252749?trk=backfilled_certificate
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Second Edition) — Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 2020) https://www.aws.training/Transcript/CompletionCertificateHtml?transcriptid=TFn91k9izUm56WHoYShbWQ2
- Amazon Web Services for Data Science — LinkedIn (Oct 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/d64153c5df640f59c24241eff63d78dca1b48a70278143a35cb9ce26963d5158?trk=backfilled_certificate
- AWS for DevOps: Monitoring, Metrics, and Logging — LinkedIn (Oct 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/3884c0734cc8fa514a427a768ffd5493abf5b170a2bc730081b97749670d6105?trk=backfilled_certificate
- AWS Essential Training for Developers — LinkedIn (Oct 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/cb2d2945e5831853f2e6f716350b2fde68d065466249dc9d795fed40c8bb05b9?trk=backfilled_certificate
- Ethical Hacking: Vulnerability Analysis — LinkedIn (Sep 2020) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/9eca256e37d7e733204d53de7a23969054dd840658aba92a891fb4349b221c37?trk=backfilled_certificate
- Python Basic — HackerRank (Sep 2020) https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/661085a2de61
- Python Intermediate — HackerRank (Sep 2020) https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/1212a664056e
- Decision-Making Strategies — LinkedIn (Nov 2019) https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/0ac85d048741c3aa22c454f6a81a382e53ce47073dff82640624aa595c2d197b?trk=backfilled_certificate
- Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine — Coursera https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/83CV8JFLQGEA

## Education

- **Universidad de Granada** — Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (2013 - Present)
- **Universidad de Granada** — Master en Neurociencia (2010 - Present)
- **Universidad de Granada** — Máster en Desarrollo de Software (2006 - 2007)
  Desarrollo de aplicaciones GIS 3D para modelos de predicción meteorológicos
- **Universidad de Granada** — Computer Science Engineer (1997 - 2005)

## Involvement

### Volunteering
- A.S.D.E. - Scouts de España (Oct 1996 - Sep 2004)
  Monitor de tiempo libre

## Languages

- Español (native)
- Inglés (full professional)
- Francés (elementary)
- Italiano (elementary)