Engineering Manager

Software Development Manager

Seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in leading software development, driving digital transformation, and building high-performing engineering teams. Proven track record in designing scalable software architectures, optimizing development processes, and aligning technical strategy with business objectives. Passionate about fostering innovation, developing talent, and creating a culture of excellence in engineering organizations. Recognized for exceptional people skills, patience in high-stress situations, and empathy-driven leadership that enhances team collaboration and morale.

Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $122,000

Hourly rate: $450

Nationality: 🇪🇸 Spain

Residency: 🇪🇸 Spain

Experience

Planning & Delivery Lead Madrid

Ryanair

2017 - 2021

Managed the strategic development of critical airline applications, leading three high-performance engineering teams (C# Developers, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners). Designed and implemented live dashboards in Power BI to standardize performance metrics, providing actionable insights for leadership on cycle time, throughput, and release timelines. Helped to scale Madrid technology hub from 8 to 190 employees, collaborating with HR to enhance recruitment, onboarding automation, and employee retention strategies. Led initiatives to foster engineering culture, organizing 30+ industry meetups and driving community engagement with over 800 participants. Launched Ryanair Labs' first gamification program to increase employee recognition and collaboration, achieving a 45% participation rate within the first weeks. Acted as a key conflict resolver, using patience and empathy to navigate high-pressure environments and ensure smooth team dynamics.

Scrum Master

Carrefour

2016 - 2017

Led Agile transformation for the online commerce division, ensuring effective adoption of Scrum practices and enhancing team autonomy. Optimized development workflows by empowering teams to define work agreements, enforce flow restrictions, and improve self-inspection capabilities. Strengthened team collaboration by fostering open communication and trust, ensuring alignment in high-stress situations.

Solution Architect

GFT Technologies

2015 - 2016

Designed RESTful APIs for Bankia, facilitating seamless integration between banking front-end applications and core business processes. Led sprint planning, release management, and continuous delivery initiatives to enhance performance and quality control. Promoted a team-first mindset, ensuring a culture of respect, patience, and knowledge-sharing.