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Arturo Barrantes is a versatile professional who transitioned from mechanical engineering to finance and then to software development. Currently working as an AWS Senior Developer at Indra, he combines his diverse expertise to create practical financial calculators. Arturo is passionate about financial education in Latin America and has spoken at multiple conferences on personal finance and investment strategies.
Areas of expertise
Financial analysis
Portfolio optimization
Stock valuation
Discounted cash flow modeling
Software development
Risk management
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional background and credentials
Arturo's professional journey began as a mechanical engineer in Peru, where his exceptional performance led to a rapid promotion from junior engineer to supervisor, taking him to Gardabani, Georgia, for international project work. Driven by curiosity and market opportunities, he pivoted to finance while simultaneously learning Python programming. This interdisciplinary approach allowed him to develop sophisticated financial tools that bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications. His deep understanding of discounted cash flow analysis, portfolio optimization using the Markowitz Model, and stock valuation techniques inform his calculator development. Arturo founded a business focused on elevating financial literacy across Latin America, complemented by an educational YouTube channel. After completing a coding bootcamp, he quickly rose to lead developer before establishing his own software consulting business. Currently, as an AWS Senior Developer at Indra, he applies his diverse background to large-scale projects while maintaining his passion for financial education.
Achievements
Arturo's most notable achievement is his remarkable adaptability across different career paths, consistently excelling in each new domain. His transition from mechanical engineering to finance and, ultimately, to software development demonstrates his exceptional learning capacity and professional versatility. His financial education initiatives have helped numerous Latin Americans improve their investment strategies and financial planning. As an entrepreneur, he has successfully deployed multiple software projects that continue to evolve with satisfied clients. His Discounted Cash Flow calculator for Omni Calculator represents the perfect intersection of his financial expertise and technical skills. Arturo is also a valued conference speaker. He has led multiple workshops, including "Introduction to Personal Finances" on financial literacy, "Technical Analysis for Beginners" on market analysis, and a seminar on investment strategies, "How to Invest When Markets Crash." He also holds various professional certificates from Coursera in financial analysis and portfolio management.
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