Celebrating a Journey of Dedication

Today, we take a moment to shine the spotlight on one of the true pillars of the InterSystems Developer Community, @Alberto Fuentes. His commitment, expertise, and enthusiasm have left an indelible mark on the Developer Community, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Alberto has been a part of the InterSystems ecosystem for over 15 years, starting his journey with InterSystems technology back in 2008. Since then, he has worn many hats, from integrating Ensemble at his previous job to officially joining InterSystems in 2011 and now holding the position of Sales Engineer. Over the years, he’s witnessed—and contributed to—some of the most significant milestones in the company’s history.

🤩  Let’s dive into his remarkable journey!

From the birth of InterSystems IRIS to the adoption of FHIR, the expansion of the HealthShare family, and the rise of cloud and container technologies, Alberto has been at the forefront of these transformative changes. “It’s been a long and rewarding journey, filled with countless hours of projects, demos, and customer meetings,” he reflects. His professional growth has been shaped by a variety of memorable projects and challenges. Implementing Health Connect as a corporate integration engine across regions in Spain, aiding partners in optimizing performance for critical scenarios, and collaborating with startups in the Caelestinus program are just a few highlights.

Some of his most impactful contributions have even become invaluable resources for the Developer Community:

• Healthcare HL7 XML Package: meeting interoperability requirements in Spanish regions by extending InterSystems’ interoperability features.
• DataPipe Package + UI: enhancing IRIS’s data ingestion capabilities for Data Fabric projects, offering ready-to-use tools for partners.

From the very start, Alberto has been an active and enthusiastic member of the Developer Community, with a particular focus on the Spanish Developer Community. His contributions include publishing articles, developing Open Exchange projects, participating in contests, and hosting webinars—“the Spanish webinars are so much fun!” he exclaims.

He cherishes the connections he’s made within the DC. Meetups stand out as particularly inspiring moments for him—sharing ideas, pizzas, and laughs over a game of Kahoot. It’s these human connections that make the Developer Community feel like a family.

Excited about the future, Alberto is diving into cutting-edge topics like Vector Search and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Having recently hosted a successful Spanish webinar on the subject, he’s eager to continue learning and sharing his knowledge with the wider Community. To newcomers, he offers this advice: “Explore the incredible collection of articles, run examples, and always post your questions. The Community is filled with amazing people ready to help!”

Outside of work, Alberto has a vibrant array of passions. From cooking and traveling to building models, swimming, and watching sports (Formula 1 and NFL, anyone?), his interests are as diverse as they are inspiring. Recently, he’s taken on the challenge of learning French and improving his sailing skills—all while making time for family adventures.

We sincerely thank @Alberto Fuentes for his tireless dedication, creativity, and generosity. Your contributions have inspired countless developers and enriched the Developer Community beyond measure. Here’s to many more years of innovation and collaboration! 🥂