Grupo FalabellaTech Lead
Feb. 2023Gran SantiagoAs Tech Lead at Falabella, I architected and led the implementation of a governed, multi-tenant observability platform that improved data quality, scalability, and cost efficiency. I specialize in solving complex cross-team technical challenges, unblocking critical issues across engineering, security, and platform teams, and translating complex systems into clear, actionable solutions. Key impact: - Observability Platform Architecture (Vector.dev + Datadog) Designed a centralized log governance model using Vector.dev, standardizing ingestion, normalization, and routing across Datadog, HTTP, Splunk, and Pub/Sub. Introduced a contract-driven pipeline and routing model (sink_route) that decouples teams from infrastructure and enforces consistency at scale. - Cost Optimization & Data Control Led a transformation of observability practices, reducing noise and enforcing structured ingestion. Achieved 40–50% cost reduction while improving signal quality. - Cross-Team Problem Solving & Leadership Unblocked complex issues across teams, including networking, proxies, and communication layers beyond my core scope. Supported Cloudflare and edge configurations, enabling multiple teams to resolve critical integration challenges. - Standardization & Platform Enablement Established a shared responsibility model, reducing duplication and enabling scalable adoption. Defined reusable components and governance patterns improving maintainability and onboarding. - Open Source & Process Improvement Implemented open-source solutions to improve workflows and observability across platform and engineering teams. - Security & Communication Improved security with Vault-based secret management. Known for simplifying complex architectures and enabling clear cross-team alignment.