About Leandro Garcia
Cloud Engineer passionate about building scalable, reliable infrastructure and automating everything
Professional Summary
I'm an experienced Cloud, SRE & DevOps engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in building, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure. Currently working at Marigold, I specialize in AWS, Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring system reliability for mission-critical applications.
My Journey
My journey in technology started as an Infrastructure Analyst, and I've progressively evolved into cloud engineering roles where I focus on automation, scalability, and operational excellence. I'm passionate about problem-solving and thrive in collaborative team environments where I can contribute to building robust, efficient systems.
Based in Uruguay, I've worked with international teams and have experience providing 24/7 oncall support for high-availability systems. I'm currently looking to deepen my expertise in Microservices architectures while continuing to advance cloud infrastructure practices.
Professional Experience
Cloud / DevOps / SRE
Leading cloud infrastructure initiatives, implementing Infrastructure as Code practices, and ensuring system reliability across distributed environments. Focus on automation, monitoring, and scalability improvements.
DevOps & SRE Engineer
Implemented CI/CD pipelines, managed cloud infrastructure for mission-critical applications, and maintained high system availability through proactive monitoring and incident response. Worked extensively with containerization and orchestration technologies.
DevOps & SRE Engineer
Optimized cloud operations and implemented comprehensive monitoring solutions for high-availability travel industry systems. Focused on automation and operational efficiency improvements.
Engineering Support
Provided technical support and engineering solutions for enterprise infrastructure systems. Gained valuable experience in troubleshooting and maintaining complex IT environments.
Infrastructure Analyst
Started my career managing IT infrastructure, learning the fundamentals of system administration, networking, and enterprise technology solutions. This role laid the foundation for my cloud engineering journey.
Technical Skills
My expertise spans across multiple domains of cloud computing and infrastructure management:
Cloud Platforms & Services
Infrastructure as Code
Containerization & Orchestration
CI/CD & Automation
Programming & Scripting
Monitoring & Observability
Operating Systems & Networking
Education & Certifications
Analista en Infraestructura Informática
Specialized degree in IT Infrastructure, covering network administration, system architecture, and enterprise technology solutions.
Certified Network Defender (CND)
Cybersecurity certification focusing on network defense strategies, incident response, and security best practices.
Técnico en Gestión de Soporte IT
Technical certification in IT Support Management, providing foundational knowledge in system support and troubleshooting.
Additional Certifications
- Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues - Enhancing cross-cultural communication skills
- Unconscious Bias - Building awareness and inclusive practices in professional environments
What Drives Me
I'm passionate about the intersection of technology and problem-solving. What excites me most about cloud engineering is the opportunity to build systems that are not just functional, but elegant, scalable, and resilient. I believe in the power of automation to eliminate toil and enable teams to focus on innovation rather than maintenance.
My experience with 24/7 oncall support has taught me the importance of building systems with observability and reliability in mind from the start. I'm a strong advocate for Infrastructure as Code, treating infrastructure with the same rigor and best practices we apply to application development.
As a team player, I enjoy collaborating with developers, product managers, and other engineers to find solutions that balance technical excellence with business objectives. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and share knowledge with my colleagues.
Current Focus & Future Goals
I'm currently deepening my expertise in Microservices architectures, exploring how modern cloud-native patterns can improve system design and operational efficiency. My goal is to continue growing as a cloud architect while maintaining strong hands-on technical skills.
I'm particularly interested in:
- Service mesh technologies and their role in microservices communication
- Advanced Kubernetes patterns and GitOps workflows
- Cloud security best practices and compliance automation
- Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices
- Emerging technologies in the serverless and edge computing space
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing cloud engineering challenges, sharing experiences, and exploring collaboration opportunities. Whether you're looking to discuss technical solutions or explore career opportunities, I'd love to connect.