Miguel Testa
About Miguel Testa
Miguel Testa is a Senior Software Developer at Finni Health, where he has worked remotely since 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia and has a diverse background in software development and mentoring.
Work at Finni Health
Miguel Testa currently serves as a Senior Software Developer at Finni Health, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch. He has been with the company for five months, working remotely. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Miguel Testa studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his software development work.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Finni Health, Miguel held various positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Software Developer at Later from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Director of Engineering and Vice President of Engineering at Vial in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Additionally, he was a Mentor at Lighthouse Labs from 2021 to 2023, where he guided aspiring developers.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Miguel has experience in teaching and mentorship. He worked as a Course Instructor for the Fundamentals of VR, AR, and Mixed Reality at RED Academy in 2016. His role at Lighthouse Labs as a Mentor involved providing support and guidance to students in their software development journey.
Early Career and Other Roles
Miguel's early career included various roles outside of software development. He worked at McDonald's Canada in food preparation in 2012 and held positions as a Sales Consultant at Future Shop in 2014 and as a Senior Marketing Consultant at The Acquisition Group in the same year. He also gained experience as a Senior Production Services Technician at Sony Pictures Imageworks from 2015 to 2016.