Summary
Pedro Gavidia is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building web and AI-infused backend systems, currently focused at Thrive by Shopventory. He brings deep Python expertise alongside Node and JavaScript, with a track record designing serverless, AWS-driven architectures and PostgreSQL-backed services for fintech, crypto trading tools, and SaaS products. Pedro has led backend teams, taught Python courses, and contributed to open source, blending hands-on engineering with mentorship and curriculum design. His background in mechanical engineering and leadership roles in nonprofit entrepreneurship programs give him a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach to problem solving and product strategy. Notably, he has moved between startups and consultancies delivering production-grade backtests, real-time alerting, and data pipelines—skills that make him effective at turning complex domain requirements into reliable, scalable software.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Engineer's degree Mechanical Engineering, Engineer's degree Mechanical Engineering at Universidad Simón Bolívar
Diplomat Organizational Leadership, Diplomat Organizational Leadership at IESA
Bootcamp Web Development, Bootcamp Web Development at Academia Hack
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at U.E. Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola
English, Portuguese, Spanish