# Ricardo Carretero > Senior Software/Prompt Engineer Location: Redwood City, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ricardocarretero Highly-skilled Engineer with 15 years of experience writing code, 9 years writing Python. Based in the Bay Area with proficiency in SE Agile processes, SE lifecycle, and programming languages such as Python, C++, and C. I have a strong knowledge base in AWS, Linux, Jenkins, and have a track record of swiftly learning and implementing new technology stacks. My strong communication skills coupled with my ability to work in fast-paced environments have allowed me to make significant contributions to the development of complex systems. I am keenly interested in AI and Machine Learning and am eager to bring my experience and dedication to a dynamic team. Interests: Staying updated with the latest developments in AI research. Designing and developing AI prompts using large language models (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Ollama) for research, development and practice. Eager to work in an entrepreneurial/start-up environment, driven by personal values and continuous learning opportunities. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer/ Jack of all trades @ Woven by Toyota Jan 2025 – Present ### Founder @ Stealth AI Startup Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 Currently a secret! ### Build And Release Engineer @ Picarro, Inc. Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | Santa Clara County, California, United States Python Infrastructure Modernization: Upgraded core software to recent Python PEP standards, boosting code quality, maintainability, and platform stability essential for performance. AWS Cloud Innovation: Transformed a CLI process into an AWS-hosted web portal, improving accessibility and user experience. Established automated snapshot policies for critical EC2 instances, balancing cost efficiency with disaster recovery readiness. CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Developed multi-branch CI/CD workflows, enabling single-click builds and accelerating release cycles. Optimized Jenkins configurations to better handle workload demands, enhancing scalability and responsiveness. Docker for Project Scalability: Built custom Docker containers to standardize and scale project environments, improving reproducibility. Upgraded legacy Docker images to modern Python versions, boosting system compatibility and stability. Self-Service Tools for Developers: Designed a CLI tool that reduced DevOps ticket volume by enabling developers and IT teams to self-manage routine tasks, greatly increasing efficiency. Tooling Transition: Collaborated on transitioning from setuptools to the Pants build system, achieving faster builds and streamlined dependency management. Automated System Notifications: Implemented real-time alerts for development machine statuses, improving communication and incident response across teams. Infrastructure Resilience & Automation: Introduced fail-safes and retention policies, such as automated EC2 snapshots, to strengthen infrastructure reliability and control costs during incidents. AI-Enhanced Workflows: Integrated AI-driven automations to streamline routine tasks and increase productivity. Continuously researched emerging tools like Ansible to align with best deployment practices. ### Software Developer @ Menlo Security Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Palo Alto, California Design and implementation in Python, Linux, Jenkins and AWS. Maintenance and expansion of automated test suites. Created custom socket level HTTP/HTTPS/DNS/Proxies with high modularity allowing for the use of in house website testing. Researched and developed the mobile component of the product, enabling the use of it on mobile devices with minimal code repetition and very little code refactoring while maintaining full functionality. Designed and implemented monit based health tests. Assisted with the development and implementation of email security suite. Created custom tools to assist with the evaluation of the product deployment and performance. ### Private Tutor @ Cañada College Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 Private lessons in C++, Java, Arduino, Scratch, Alice, Python, Linux, Calculus 1-3, Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, and Robotics. Nextion IDE and GUI development as well. ### Suplemental Adjunct - Office of the Vice President Instruction Service @ Cañada College Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061 Supervision and instruction of students ### Suplemental Adjunct - Science and Technology @ Cañada College Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061 Supervision and instruction of students ### Engineering Team Lead @ Engineering Design Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 We build robots and 3D models as a hobby. We have competed since 2011 in the Asociation of Engineering Education model design competition. We also offer free lectures in Arduino, AutoCAD, Rhino, OpenCV, C++, basic soldering techniques, basic electronics knowledge, 3D printing, SolidWorks and anything related to Robotics. ### Lead Teacher @ Engineering For Kids Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | College of San Mateo Creating a lesson plan and following it during class hours. Prepare the materials required for the current lesson. Monitor student progress. Reporting low inventory to the manager. Deep understanding of the material to enhance the student learning experience. Provide appropriate instruction that considers the unique abilities of every student. maintain a positive learning environment by using appropriate classroom management strategies. Constantly strive to improve instruction through reflection and evaluation. Supervise and train assistant teachers. Communicate with parents and students about student behavior and progress. Implement appropriate child safeguarding procedures. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science San Francisco State University ### Associate’s Degree in Computer Science Cañada College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ricardo-carretero --- Source: https://flows.cv/ricardocarretero JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ricardocarretero/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11