I'm Gonzalo Garcia

Engineering Manager and Senior Frontend Web Developer based in Berlin

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Work Experience

  • Keywords: Team leadership, Project management, Resource allocation, Technical guidance, Performance management, Recruitment and hiring, Cross-department collaboration, Budgeting and cost control, Process improvement, Stakeholder communication
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies, roadmaps, and processes to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation within the team
  • Provided technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, facilitating their professional growth, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting performance evaluations
  • Oversaw the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and project planning to deployment and maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions
  • Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define project scopes, priorities, and deliverables, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives
  • Conducted regular team meetings, one-on-one sessions, and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, coaching, and career development support to team members
  • Acted as a liaison between the engineering team and senior management, effectively communicating project updates, technical challenges, and resource requirements to ensure alignment and transparency
  • Championed a data-driven approach, leveraging metrics and analytics to assess team performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions
  • Fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the engineering team, promoting a welcoming and inclusive work environment
  • Keywords: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Typescript, Angular, Git, Agile, Jira, Confluence, Travis, Unit Testing, E2E Testing, Scrum, Kanban, UX/UI
  • Developed and implemented scalable and high-performance frontend solutions using modern web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks (Angular)
  • Led a team of developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentoring to ensure the delivery of high-quality software projects on time and within budget.
  • Designed and optimized user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for web applications, focusing on usability, accessibility, and responsiveness across multiple devices and browsers
  • Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver exceptional user-facing features
  • Conducted code refactoring and performance optimization to improve the overall efficiency, maintainability, and scalability of the frontend codebase, resulting in reduced load times and enhanced user experience
  • Implemented and maintained front-end build systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment, and automated testing frameworks to ensure efficient development processes and high code quality standards (Karma, Jest)
  • Implemented agile development methodologies (Scrum) by contributing to sprint planning, estimating tasks, and delivering iterative releases in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges, resolve issues, and improve overall product quality through effective communication and problem-solving skills
  • Successfully delivered multiple frontend projects, meeting or exceeding client expectations while maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance, and scalability
  • Keywords: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap, FirstSpirit, PHP, Zend, Scrum, Jira, Confluence
  • Developed and implemented scalable and high-performance frontend solutions(HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and jQuery)
  • Proficient in working with FirstSpirit, an enterprise-level content management system (CMS), to develop and customize frontend solutions, enabling efficient content authoring, seamless integration with existing systems, and delivering exceptional digital experiences
  • Collaborated with backend engineers to design and implement efficient backend integrations, ensuring seamless data flow and optimal application performance
  • Actively participated in agile development methodologies (Scrum) by attending daily stand-ups, contributing to sprint planning, and delivering incremental features in a collaborative team environment
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and create intuitive user interfaces (UI) with a focus on usability, accessibility, and optimal user experience (UX)
  • Conducted code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team
  • Actively participated in the technical part of the recruiting process, including screening and interviewing frontend engineering candidates, evaluating their technical skills, assessing their fit with the team, and providing valuable input to the hiring decision-making process
  • Development and update from the Webplatform http://www.presenter-cloud.com with technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, AngularJS, Angular 2 and Sass.
  • Responsive Web Design.
  • Workflow tools: npm, Grunt, Gulp, Webpack.
  • Test automation: Karma, Jasmine.
  • Continous integration: Jenkins.
  • Version administration: SVN und GIT.
  • Team management in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence, Stash, Taiga).
  • Update and development of the webportal http://www.ab-in-den-urlaub.de using HTML5, CSS, Sass, Bootstrap, Javascript, jQuery, Grunt, PHP.
  • Responsive Web Design.
  • Version management: Git, SVN.
  • Continous integration: Jenkins.
  • Team management in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence, Stash).
  • Update and development of investor’s websites for about 50 clients using HTML5, CSS and Javascript.
  • Design development and maintenance using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver.
  • Update and development of investor’s websites for about 50 clients using HTML5, CSS and Javascript.
  • Design development and maintenance using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver.
  • Update and development of the institutional website http://munich.cervantes.es with a private CMS, HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver.
  • Design of the institutional image.
  • System administration.
  • Development and maintenance of the web (http://munich.cervantes.es) with a private CMS, HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver.
  • Technical support
  • System administration
  • Development and maintenance of the Intranet Website with HTML, CSS and Javascript. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver.
  • Technical support.

Education

(2D Animation, 3D Animation, Corporative Design, Editorial Design, Typography...)
Master in Web Application Design and Development Specialty: Java
October 2010 - December 2013
UNED (Online Studies)
(J2SE, J2EE, JAXB, JNDI, SOAP, RESTful, AJAX, DWR, JSF, jQuery)
Technical Engineering Degree in Telecommunications Specialty: Electronic equipments
October 1999 - May 2005
University of Valladolid

Language skills

Spanish
Native speaker (C2)
English
Proficient speaker (C2)
German
Independent Speaker (C1)
French
Basic speaker (A2)

Social skills and competences

Proactive worker in teams always with sense of humor.
Enjoy working in multicultural teams.
Ability to learn quickly
Problems solving oriented
Cinema and theater. Videogames.