From Technical Support to International Tech Speaker: Allan Chanto's Career Journey
Allan Chanto graduated in 2022 with a degree in Engineering in Computer Systems from Universidad Fidélitas. He financed his studies by working in technical support while attending night classes. Currently, he is an independent consultant specializing in Adobe Document Cloud, focusing on electronic signatures and digital processes. Chanto has shared his expertise as a speaker at conferences throughout Latin America. In June 2026, he served as a juror for Reto Marte, an international space exploration competition hosted locally by Universidad Fidélitas, which is accredited to offer its computer systems engineering program in various modalities. Reto Marte's 2026 winners will represent Costa Rica at the international final in Madrid.
Allan Chanto's professional and academic trajectory illustrates a combination of determination, practical learning, and regional influence within the technology sector. Graduating in 2022 from Universidad Fidélitas with a degree in Engineering in Computer Systems, Chanto managed to finance his education through employment in technical support roles while attending night classes. He attributes much of his professional growth to the practical experience gained during his studies, highlighting the value of professors who actively worked in the industry and integrated real-world situations into their teaching.
After graduation, Chanto advanced to become an independent consultant specializing in Adobe Document Cloud technologies, primarily focusing on electronic signatures and digital workflows. His expertise has led him to participate as a speaker in various conferences across multiple Latin American countries, expanding his influence throughout the region.
In June 2026, he returned to Universidad Fidélitas as a juror for Reto Marte 2026, an international competition organized by Virtual Educa. This event challenges students to develop innovative solutions related to space exploration. Universidad Fidélitas holds the exclusive role of hosting the local hackathon for this program within Costa Rica. The competition's 2026 local winners, including university and high school students, will advance to the international finals scheduled for November 3-5, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
Universidad Fidélitas offers its Engineering in Computer Systems program in several modalities—presencial, virtual synchronous, and virtual asynchronous—and holds accreditation through Costa Rica's National System of Accreditation for Higher Education (SINAES) at its San Pedro and Heredia campuses. This robust academic environment contributes to preparing students like Chanto for impactful roles in the technological and digital transformation landscape.