Overview
Name: Javier Fernandez
Current Position: Vice President of Engineering at Busuu
Location: Madrid, Spain
LinkedIn Profile: [Javier Fernandez - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierfdezg/)
Professional Experience
Javier Fernandez is an experienced engineering leader with a comprehensive background in software development, engineering management, and entrepreneurship. Currently, he serves as the VP of Engineering at Busuu, a position he has held since March 2023. His role entails overseeing the entire engineering department, strategizing technological advancements, and managing a diverse engineering team. Prior to this, he was the Director of Engineering at Busuu from November 2021 to May 2023, where he played a crucial role in scaling engineering operations.
Before joining Busuu, Javier's career includes notable positions such as:
- Engineering Manager at IKEA Group (December 2020 - November 2021)
- CTO at Savana Médica (July 2018 - December 2020)
- Software Development Manager at inSided (July 2016 - July 2018)
Javier also has entrepreneurial experience as the Co-founder and CEO at Why Not Soluciones, S.L., where he operated from March 2009 to June 2016. His early career roles include serving as a Software Engineer at Aervox S.L. and an Area Manager - Testing at Datatronics S.A.
Education and Certifications
Javier Fernandez completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (2016 - 2021). He is also certified in SANS SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking from the SANS Institute. Additionally, he holds the AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification obtained in March 2018 and the Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) certification from SANS - GIAC, awarded in July 2011.
Skills and Expertise
- Engineering Leadership: Extensive experience in directing and managing large-scale engineering projects and teams.
- Software Development: Deep expertise in backend development with past hands-on roles.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Proven track record in founding and growing technology startups.
- Cybersecurity and Networking: Acquired skills in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
- Cloud Solutions: Proficient with AWS services and solutions.
Company: Busuu
Overview
- Industry: Information Technology
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
- Employees: 51-200
- Mission: Busuu aims to provide immersive language learning experiences enriched by interactions with native speakers.
Team Structure
Javier leads the engineering department with multiple senior engineering managers and staff engineers under his supervision, working collaboratively across product and technology divisions to deliver innovative language solutions.
Conclusion
Javier Fernandez is a seasoned engineering executive with a strong background in leading technical teams and driving innovation in language learning technology. His strategic vision and expertise in software development position him as a pivotal contributor to Busuu's growth and technological advancement.
