Watsco Ventures
Pavel Duran is a skilled software developer with extensive experience in frontend development and design. Currently serving as a Senior Frontend Developer at Watsco Ventures since September 2015, Pavel specializes in coding client-side applications. Previous roles include UI/UX Developer/Designer at Blackstone Corp., where programming of client-side applications and responsive web design were key responsibilities, and freelance web development from August 2011 to January 2014. Pavel also has a background in 3D modeling and animation, having served as an Autodesk Maya Instructor and worked as a Lighting Artist in a live-action feature. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from ISDI Instituto Superior de Diseño Industrial and various certifications in software engineering and web technologies.
Watsco Ventures
Watsco Ventures' mission is to help HVAC/R contractors grow their businesses profitably by building a portfolio of innovative products and services through incubation, strategic investments, partnerships and acquisitions. Watsco Ventures is a division of Watsco, Inc., the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies in the HVAC/R distribution industry. Operating from more than 570 locations across 37 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to portions of Latin America and the Caribbean, Watsco’s revenues in 2018 were $4.5 Billion.