Santiago Arreche

Santiago Arreche has a diverse and extensive work experience. Santiago is currently working as a Principal Software Architect at Howdy since June 2021. Prior to that, they co-founded Hozho Software in January 2020.

In 2018, Santiago started working as a Consultant at Santiago Arreche & Asociados, where they provided technology consulting services for the Colegio de Contadores, Economistas y Administradores del Uruguay and Estudio Papich Arquitectos. Santiago focused on improving IT systems, optimizing platforms, and managing resources.

From 2011 to 2021, Santiago held multiple roles at Universidad ORT Uruguay. Santiago worked as a Tutor, Corrector de Proyectos, and Docente, where they taught software engineering courses and practiced Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology. Santiago also conducted research in software engineering, specifically in process improvement and defect analysis.

Before that, Santiago worked at Top Systems as a Coordinador de Software Factory, overseeing project portfolios and supporting pre-sales activities. Santiago also served as an Analyst in the PMO office, instrumental in implementing JIRA for tracking and reporting purposes. Santiago briefly worked as a Technical Lead at Top Systems as well.

In 2017, Santiago worked as a Consultant for Santiago Arreche & Asociados, providing development consulting and project management services for SMAPPS projects with UPM.

Earlier in their career, Santiago worked at INNICIA as a Project Manager and at TCS in various roles including Backup Project Leader, Onsite Coordinator, Team Leader, DPPO (Defect Prevention Process Owner), and Team Member.

Santiago's career began at Dinamica Consultores SRL as a Developer from July 2002 to October 2004.

Overall, Santiago Arreche has demonstrated expertise in software architecture, technology consulting, project management, teaching, research, and quality assurance.

Santiago Arreche has a strong educational background with various degrees and diplomas. Santiago began their education in 2001 at Universidad ORT Uruguay, where they obtained a degree in Informatica, specializing in systems engineering. During this time, they also worked as an assistant engineer, focusing on programming. In 2009, Santiago returned to Universidad ORT Uruguay to pursue further education. Santiago completed a diploma in engineering, specializing in process improvement, empirical software engineering, and causal analysis. Additionally, they obtained a Master's degree in engineering through research, focusing on research methodology, scientific analysis, process improvement, CMMI, and Six Sigma. Santiago's education history indicates a strong emphasis on engineering, software development, and process improvement.