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David Curto Rodriguez

Backend Developer

Interview

Here’s one member of our Tech Team at Tappx. David Curto satarted working as Technical Account Manager developing solutions and integrations whenever a client needs it. Now, he works as Backend Developer. Let’s chat a bit about his experience in the company.

Question: How did you get into the programmatic industry?

Answer: Thanks to the referral program I was able to start in this fantastic industry.

Q: What is the best part of being a Technical Account Manager?

A: Develop solutions, integrate customers, and seek solutions to problems together with the technical and commercial team.

Q: Could you list some tips to become a good TAM and Backend Developer? What are the essential skills needed in your job?

A: Yes! Some of them are:

  • Read
  • Understand
  • Read
  • Understand again
  • Look at references (no need to reinvent the wheel)
  • And lean on the team, always!

Q: Tell us about a recent success story or job goal you’re proud of.

A: Manage to develop a process that in the future will serve to automate many processes, preventing the commercial part from wasting time doing it.

Q: How do you organize your day? What tools do you use and which of them are your favorite ones?

A: First thing in the morning I make a list of goals for the day. Then I drink coffee and in our daily meeting, we reorganize this list depending on the priorities of the team. I dedicate the necessary time to each issue.
Regarding to the tools, I use Timer to know the time I spend on each issue, Google (I’m a programmer, so it’s my encyclopedia), Spotify (Essential!), and Postman (To test).

Q: What do you expect from the future of the industry? What needs to be improved?

A: I hope that our industry grows together with us on a professional and personal level. But it is uncertain, you can never predict how it will evolve.

Q: Do you have any idea how many emails you send per day?

A: Normally we answer more issues per day, it depends on many factors, normally the average is 4 issues and the odd email.

Q: What is the app you use the most in your daily life?

A: Probably Spotify (hacked) because I like music and not paying for nonsense.

Q: What is the first thing you do when you get home and disconnect from work?

A: Taking the dog for a walk, I have responsibilities…

Q: What would you do if you won the lottery?

A: Quite typical, but traveling all over the world.

Q: Tell us something fun about yourself.