Fernando Augusto Lopez Plascencia
Adjunct Faculty,
Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering Programs
Contact
- f.lpezplascencia@northeastern.edu
- 5000 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA, 94613
About
Fernando Augusto López Plascencia received his Bachelor’s Degree from CETYS Universidad, Mexicali campus, Mexico in 2001, graduating with honors. During his career he has worked as a CS Engineer specialized in web technologies, collaborating with organizations big and small, as well as being a successful self-entrepreneur. His skills include: business analysis, systems design, UI/UX, API design, and data visualizations at scale. Currently he is a Staff Software Engineer at Lyft specialized in frontend. López Plascencia has a passion for teaching and mentoring. He has previously taught at his alma mater and other institutions in Mexico, in topics such as OO programming, e-business, and web development. At Northeastern University he teaches the INFO 6150 class, which he recommends as part of the foundation of a successful software engineering career. López Plascencia finds great joy in sharing his expertise with his students in a practical way.
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