Andres Baravalle

Andres Baravalle has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Andres started their career in 1999 as a Web Developer at Europe Link Business Agency Srl. Andres then worked as a Web Developer at Display S.p.A, where they were responsible for setting up and maintaining high-traffic websites and coordinating small teams.

In 2001, Andres became a Teaching Assistant at Università degli Studi di Torino, where they gained experience in instructional roles. Andres joined the University of Sheffield in 2004 as a Research Associate, further expanding their academic experience.

Andres joined The Open University in 2006 as a Lecturer in Web Technologies, where they taught and contributed to the field until 2009. During this time, they established himself as a leading dark web specialist in the UK and built a successful team at the University of East London, where they worked as a Senior Lecturer in Computing. Andres'sresearch focused on web data scraping, analysis, and visualization, with extensive experience in diverse data sources, including social media and the dark web.

Aside from their academic roles, Andres worked as a Technology Consultant for their own company from 2000 to 2018. As a project manager, they set up objectives and plans, and defined development and testing methodologies, with experience in Agile methodologies. Andres also served as a senior web developer, handling full-stack web development projects and utilizing various platforms such as LAMP, Drupal, WordPress, and Magento.

From 2018 to 2021, Andres worked at Akamai Technologies as an Engagement Manager, where they provided technical advisory services and account/program management for web performance and security. Andres resolved technical issues and managed customer initiatives, escalations, incidents, and events.

Currently, Andres is a part of the On the Beach team, where they hold the role of Principal Product Data Analyst. Andres started in January 2022 and is responsible for analyzing and leveraging product data to support business strategies. Additionally, they have previous experience at On the Beach as a Senior Technical Product Manager from 2021 to 2022.

Andres Baravalle has a diverse education history. Andres obtained a Certificate of Higher Education in Mathematics and Statistics from The Open University in 2019. Prior to that, they completed a PgCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of East London in 2010.

Andres Baravalle holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Università degli Studi di Torino, which they earned from 2000 to 2003. Andres received their Laurea degree in Mass Communication from the same institution from 1995 to 2000.

In addition to their degrees, Andres Baravalle has acquired several certifications. These include certifications in Agile Project Management and Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure obtained from Coursera in 2022, as well as various certifications in web performance, bot management, and system administration obtained from Akamai Technologies. Andres has also earned certifications in Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations from LinkedIn in 2021 and Learning the OWASP Top 10 from LinkedIn in 2020.

Further certifications held by Andres Baravalle include ISO27001 Practitioner from APMG International in 2017, Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, and Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack, all obtained from Red Hat in 2014. Andres is also certified as an Adobe Certified Associate in Web Communications, a Zend Certified Engineer, and holds a Prince2 Foundation certification from APMG-International, a Security+ certification from CompTIA, and a Chartered IT Professional certification from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, all earned in 2010. Finally, they obtained a Red Hat Certified Technician certification from Red Hat in 2009.

It is evident that Andres Baravalle has pursued continuous professional development through various certifications in the field of technology, emphasizing their commitment to staying up-to-date with industry standards and practices.