I was born in Barcelona, but moved to Mallorca when I was around 4. The island proves to be more interesting and fun as the years go by...
...we even did an Olympic Triathlon this early summer! (kudos Jan, Nero & Simeon π)
TODO: Beat them next year
Since I was little I've been around planes; family & friends are in the bizz and as such it slowly started being a big part of my life...
... and it continues to be so! All shapes and sizes. Talking about Mallorca getting more interesting, here's an ultralight along its coast.
... slightly later in life...
I moved to the UK π¬π§, got into tech & engineering - joined my university's Formula Student team and did my final year thesis with them...
...not everything was cars, computers (& pubs).There was an immense sense of tranquility, cosy cats, self-discoveries & walks with friends.
I then moved *back* to Spain πͺπΈ, where I got my Commercial Pilot License. It was mid-covid, so a pretty lengthy & trying process...
Cons: Some schools suck, and testing style is done badly (I think). Pros: Amazing solo journeys and experiences. Talk to me if you need opinions!
.. and right now...
I'm working at Marple, a Belgian π§πͺ startup that works with engineers to develop & deploy test data analysis software - mostly for cars and planes...
... the team is unbeliveably fun to be around and my role is mostly aligned to what I'd like to do in a future! (Flight Test Engineering).
Whilst I still do some ocassional flying, I recently got my Airbus A320 type rating and I'm looking for a job in Europe πͺπΊ...
... ^ some of the ocassional flying! Night approach into east coast Spain. Soon starting my Acrobatic Rating too, perhaps to compete?
Subject:Tech/Aviation HackerNews Rank:2nd Date:August 2023
CV & email
Please find my CV here, You can reach me at me(at)carloslagoa.com - press to email.
Tech
I have a pretty unsued Github account and this is my Hacker News profile where I post stuff. I've got a weird view on tech sometimes, and I'm never the most savvy in a room - however, I'm always happy to grab a coffee and chat.
Aviation
As you might've read: I have a long list of cool things that I'm doing/want to do! I'm SE/ME CPL+IR certified, as well as Airbus A320 rated. Additionally I have experience with ground operations. Don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of service.