Elio Rivero

Elio Rivero has extensive experience in software engineering and development. Elio currently works at Jimdo as a Software Engineering Team Lead, where they lead a team responsible for ensuring a smooth payment experience for users. Elio collaborates with product teams and stakeholders to align technical efforts with business goals. Prior to this role, Elio worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Jimdo.

Before joining Jimdo, Elio worked at Reconnect, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer. Elio focused on improving the frontend of the web app using technologies such as React, Redux, PHP, and MySQL. Elio also played a key role in enhancing location tracking and visualization through the integration of Google Maps API.

From 2015 to 2019, Elio worked at Automattic as a Code Wrangler, where they contributed to the growth of the Jetpack plugin for WordPress. Elio worked on various projects involving React, Redux, Stripe, and Elasticsearch. Elio also developed an internal platform to manage partnerships and integrated the Stripe API for payment tracking and collection.

Previously, Elio founded and served as the CEO of QueryLoop, a company specializing in selling WordPress plugins and themes. Elio was responsible for designing, developing, and supporting these products, which stood out due to their heavy reliance on JavaScript. Elio eventually sold QueryLoop when they joined Automattic.

Elio also gained experience at Themify as a Lead Developer, where they focused on WordPress theme development and contributed to the development of Themify Builder. Elio worked extensively with PHP and JavaScript and supported complex cases. Additionally, Elio had a role as Founder and Manager of I Love Colors, serving as a freelance designer and web developer. Elio also utilized this platform to write about various web design topics and secured writing opportunities for prominent design sites.

Earlier in their career, Elio worked as an Interface Designer at WinGrin, a UI/UX designer and developer at Universidad Blas Pascal, and a Graphic Designer at Reflow.TV. These roles further solidified their skills in design and development.

Overall, Elio Rivero's work experience showcases their expertise in software engineering, development, leadership, and design across various companies and projects.

Elio Rivero's education history includes earning a Bachelor of Graphic Design degree from Universidad Blas Pascal. This degree was obtained between the years 2005 and 2010, with a focus on Graphic Design. Earlier, Elio attended the Faculty of Mathematics, Astronomy and Physics from 2000 to 2004, studying Computer Science, although no specific degree was mentioned for this period.