Sebastian Felipe Alzate CorredorSoftware Engineer sebastian.alzate@bld.ai | Software Engineer with professional experience in full-stack development and production support using Python, Django, and React, complemented by hands-on training in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and MLOps workflows. Gained practical exposure to containerization, CI/CD automation, Kubernetes deployments, Infrastructure as Code, and AWS and Azure services through internal training exercises. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with professional experience diagnosing user-reported application issues, identifying root causes, and delivering timely resolutions. |
| Work ExperienceBLD.AINovember 2022 - PresentNovember 2022 - Present Software Engineer DevOps & Cloud Training – Internal
- Completed hands-on training focused on cloud infrastructure, containerization, CI/CD automation, monitoring, and Kubernetes deployments
- Deployed applications to Azure Kubernetes Service using Helmfile, including ConfigMaps, health probes, ingress configuration, and subpath exposure
- Built containerized applications with Docker and Docker Compose and designed GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows
- Gained practical experience with AWS and Azure services, including IAM, VPC, EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, and AKS
- Used Terraform, Terraspace, and reusable modules to provision and manage AWS infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code
Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Docker Compose, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Terraspace, AKS, AWS, Azure, Gatus, Helmfile, YAML
MLOps Training – Internal
- Built end-to-end ML workflows covering data preparation, model training, deployment, monitoring, and model lifecycle management
- Developed distributed pipelines with Ray and orchestrated workflows using Prefect
- Implemented Bayesian hyperparameter optimization, experiment tracking, and model versioning using Optuna and MLflow
- Fine-tuned deep learning models with PyTorch and PyTorch Lightning and developed inference services using FastAPI, React, and Streamlit
- Automated model evaluation and monitoring with Evidently, including data quality, stability, and drift reporting
Technologies: Python, PyTorch, PyTorch Lightning, MLflow, Prefect, Ray, Optuna, Evidently, FastAPI, React, Streamlit
Software Development – BP Anansi Project
- Developed and maintained a financial modeling web application for economic data analysis
- Implemented new features and enhancements across the frontend and backend using Django and React
- Provided real-time support diagnosing user-reported issues, identifying root causes, and efficiently resolving urgent problems to minimize user disruption
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software on time
Technologies: Python, Django, React, Docker, HTML, CSS, TypeScript Universidad Nacional de ColombiaFebruary 2022 - August 2022February 2022 - August 2022 Mechatronics Engineering Thesis Project Intelligent Chatbot for Industrial Process Control
- Designed and implemented a cloud-based system to control and monitor virtual industrial processes through chatbot commands
- Integrated Watson Assistant with Node-RED to interpret natural-language inputs and trigger actions
- Connected chatbot logic to PLCs via Studio5000 and Allen-Bradley hardware to manage I/O signals
- Simulated real-time industrial operations in Factory I/O controlled via Telegram chatbot
Technologies: Watson Assistant, Watson IoT, Node-RED, Factory I/O, Studio5000 MathWorksJuly 2019 - November 2019July 2019 - November 2019 Finalist Team Member MathWorks Minidrone Competition Colombia 2019
- Designed a vision-based line-following algorithm for a virtual Parrot Minidrone using Simulink
- Processed live drone camera feed to detect and track a red guideline
- Developed autonomous navigation logic based on real-time visual input
- Advanced to the final in-person round using real hardware after the initial virtual simulation phase
Technologies: MATLAB, Simulink EducationNational University of ColombiaFebruary 2016 - November 2022February 2016 - November 2022 Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering SkillsAmazon Web Services (AWS) Azure DevOps Django Docker English (spoken) English (written) FastAPI Front-end engineering Git version control GitHub GitLab JavaScript Ladder Logic MATLAB Machine Learning Python React JS Shopify Spanish (spoken) Spanish (written) |
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