Juan Pablo Genovese
Head of Engineering | Building High-Performance Remote Teams & Cloud-Native Systems | Go/DevOps Expert
- juanpgenovese@gmail.com
- Region
- Community of Madrid, Spain
Leadership & Management: Team Leadership, Engineering Management, Technical Mentoring, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Talent Development, Succession Planning
Cloud Architecture: Cloud Foundry, Multi Datacenter, AWS, OpenStack, IaaS, PaaS, High Performance, High Availability, Virtualization, Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices
DevOps: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Linux, Virtualization, Consul, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, GitLab / GitLab CI, Concourse CI, BOSH, Ansible
Software Development: Golang, Ruby, Java, Bash, API Development, REST APIs, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture
Network & Telecommunications: Network Software Solutions, Broadband Technology, Workflow Automation, Enterprise-grade Systems
2023-06-01 to Present
Head of Engineering - Core Software at Vitrifi
Leading and mentoring 18 engineers across 4 high-performing teams in the development of advanced automation and network software solutions at Vitrifi, a UK-based technology company revolutionizing the broadband sector. Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence while driving strategic development initiatives.
Led the creation of a full workflow automation platform in 14 months
Scaled system to handle 50K+ concurrent jobs
Re-framed the engineering hiring process and hired high performing engineers to grow the teams
Implemented Go-based services architecture improving system reliability to 99.999%
Building and scaling dynamic software engineering teams
Implementing talent development strategies and career frameworks
Creating mentorship programs and succession planning
Establishing technical leadership practices and knowledge sharing
Driving cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
Strategic planning and execution of software development initiatives
Overseeing enterprise-grade network software solutions
Implementing governance frameworks and best practices
Driving cloud technology and services/event driven architectures
Ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of core systems
2022-09-01 to 2023-05-01
Software Engineering Lead at Bottlepay
Led a team of three engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance backend systems for a leading European payment app.
Provided technical leadership and guidance, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and system architecture
Collaborated with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient backend solutions
Designed and implemented new features, functionalities, and APIs, focusing on performance, reliability, and security
Conducted code reviews, provided constructive feedback, and mentored team members to foster professional growth and maintain high coding standards
Drove the adoption of modern software engineering practices, tools, and technologies to optimize development processes and enhance team productivity
Monitored system performance and scalability, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks or potential issues
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services with frontend applications and external systems
Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in backend development, sharing knowledge and promoting innovation within the team
2020-06-01 to 2022-09-01
Senior Software Engineer at Form3
Collaborated with a team of 5 engineers to develop and maintain core payment processing systems handling 500 million transactions daily. Led the implementation of SEPA payments processing while driving Site Reliability Engineering initiatives to ensure seamless payment operations across UK/EU markets.
Spearheaded the development of core payment processing systems, enhancing transaction efficiency and reliability
Led the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) efforts for SEPA payments integration, ensuring seamless payment operations
Implemented microservices architecture using CQRS, resulting in improved scalability and maintainability of services
Design, create, build and maintain core services, from infrastructure requirements to software architecture
Identify and fix weak points in DevSecOps processes, tools and practices
Perform as Advisor in Decision Boards and liaise with Product Owners and C-level executives to understand the business needs and design solutions according to those needs
Ensure security and UK/EU compliance on the treatment of data
Ensure that running services are properly secured, monitored and risks have been mitigated
2020-03-01 to 2020-05-30
Senior Solutions Architect at Everis
Collaborated with solution architecture team to design and implement cloud transformation strategies for enterprise clients. Led AWS infrastructure rearchitecture projects while coaching development teams and establishing quality management frameworks.
Rearchitected AWS account landscape and services for a major US bank, implementing AWS Well-Architected Framework principles
Achieved 60% cost savings on AWS infrastructure while maintaining system performance and reliability
Collaborated with solution architecture team to deliver enterprise-grade cloud transformations for financial services clients
Provided technical leadership and architectural guidance across complex multi-account AWS environments
2019-09-01 to 2020-03-01
Chief Cloud Solutions Architect at Hitachi Vantara
Led multi-cloud solution design and customer engagement initiatives across EMEA region. Partnered with sales teams to drive cloud adoption while building technical education programs and establishing solution architect frameworks for enterprise customers.
Established multi-cloud solution frameworks and customer engagement processes for EMEA region
Developed technical education programs and best-practice documentation for cloud adoption initiatives
Collaborated with sales teams to design cloud architecture solutions for enterprise customers
Contributed to strategic planning for cloud solution portfolio and partner ecosystem development
2017-12-01 to 2019-09-01
Cloud & Hybrid Technologist, Lead Technical Consultant, Solutions Architect at Fujitsu Global
I'm responsible for successfully on-boarding and guiding both new and existing customers through their transition and digital journey, including proof of concepts, technical demonstrations of cloud/hybrid solutions and contributions to the ongoing innovation of the Cloud/Hybrid portfolio in general. I also act as the customer facing resource of the Hybrid IT team ensuring customers are supported throughout their journey by a cloud/hybrid expert.
Successfully onboarded 3 major customers through comprehensive digital transformation journeys
Led migration of major retail company from on-premises to Azure cloud infrastructure, significantly improving system resiliency and scalability
Created and delivered specialized training programs for customers on cloud migration strategies, PaaS adoption, and API gateway implementations
Provided technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept solutions that supported sales team customer acquisition efforts
Established customer success frameworks ensuring continued engagement with Fujitsu's broader Digital Business Platform portfolio
2012-11-01 to 2017-11-01
Technical Lead / Sr. Software Developer → DevOps / Cloud Engineer & Architect at Altoros
Progressed from Technical Lead managing Ruby on Rails development teams to DevOps/Cloud Engineer leading infrastructure automation projects. Led multidisciplinary teams applying agile methodologies to system architecture, application optimization, and deployment automation while establishing Altoros as a preferred technology partner for multiple clients.
Successfully refactored a performance-critical Ruby on Rails application, transforming it into a highly performant system that exceeded customer expectations
Established Altoros as the customer's preferred technology partner through exceptional technical delivery and problem-solving
Led technical mentorship and code quality initiatives across a 3-person development team (2012-2014)
Designed and implemented flexible infrastructure blueprints for automated deployment platforms (2015-2017)
Implemented robust backend solutions using Ruby, Rails, Sidekiq for async processing, and PostgreSQL on AWS infrastructure
Specialized in Cloud Foundry, Linux (Debian/CentOS), Virtualization, VMWare, AWS, OpenStack, Ansible, BOSH, Consul, Docker
Delivered continuous integration solutions using Jenkins, Git, Concourse CI, Golang, Ruby
2011-02-01 to 2012-09-30
Project & Technical Leader - SysAdmin - Scrum Master - Architect at Aligned Global
Led full-stack development and infrastructure for the Buyjacker application while managing a 5-person development team. Architected multi-layered systems including REST APIs, ETL processes, and single sign-on services on RackSpace infrastructure, serving as Project Leader, SysAdmin, Scrum Master, and Technical Architect.
Architected and implemented multi-layered application architecture including REST APIs, data ETL processes, and batch processing systems
Led development team of 5 engineers, managing task allocation, deadlines, and stakeholder reporting
Designed and developed single sign-on and authorization services for enterprise application security
Administered and optimized multiple production servers on RackSpace infrastructure, ensuring security and performance
Implemented Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence/Bamboo) for project management and continuous integration workflows
2010-11-01 to 2011-01-31
Solutions, software and systems architect at Galbop
Build solutions to integrate different types of software, from legacy software to web applications. Architect services for internal and external consuming. Support and advisory on different areas (technical, human, management). Team coaching and training.
Developed comprehensive framework enabling migration of legacy Windows native applications to modern web-based architectures
Led technical transformation initiatives for pharmaceutical industry software solutions, modernizing legacy systems
Coached and trained team of 8 engineers on web application development concepts and modern software practices
Introduced agile methodologies across engineering teams, improving development efficiency and project delivery
Architected integration solutions bridging legacy pharmaceutical software with contemporary web services
2010-11-01 to 2012-10-31
CTO/Partner at Binlogic
Co-founded and led technical operations for a specialized database consulting firm focused on MySQL administration, optimization, and enterprise integration solutions. Provided strategic technical guidance and hands-on database performance improvements for client organizations.
Co-founded database consulting company specializing in MySQL administration, tuning, and performance optimization
Delivered 30% cost savings for client through strategic SQL query optimization and server infrastructure improvements
Developed custom applications and integration solutions for enterprise clients requiring specialized database expertise
Established technical best practices and methodologies for MySQL performance enhancement and administration
2010-02-01 to 2010-06-01
SOA Architect at Orange Personal Communications Services Limited
Enabling SOA Integration @ Orange Dominicana using Oracle SOA Suite 11g. SOA Architecture design and re engineering. Legacy software integration.
Delivered SOA architecture design and implementation using Oracle SOA Suite 11g for enterprise-scale telecommunications infrastructure
Executed legacy system integration and re-engineering initiatives within telecommunications environment
Provided specialized SOA expertise for critical enterprise integration requirements
2009-04-01 to 2010-10-31
Freelance software developer at Freelance
Software development professional. Developed and maintained software for several customers, mostly intranet and proprietary applications. CRMs, web services, web apps (intranet use), Redmine customization, etc.
Delivered custom software solutions across multiple industries including CRM systems, web applications, and intranet platforms
Specialized in Ruby and Java development for proprietary business applications and internal systems
Customized and enhanced Redmine project management systems for client-specific workflow requirements
Maintained and evolved existing software systems while developing new web services and applications
2007-11-01 to 2008-01-01
Project Leader at G&L Group
Project Management for USA / UK area.
Managed international project delivery across USA and UK markets
Coordinated cross-border project execution and stakeholder communication
2007-10-01 to 2010-10-31
Project Leader / SOA Architect & Quality Assurance Manager at Folder IT
Led development teams of 2-15 engineers delivering high-performance web applications across multiple industries globally while simultaneously managing quality assurance operations. Spearheaded SOA integration projects including Orange Dominicana's Oracle SOA Suite 11g implementation and achieved ISO 9001 certification for the company.
Led SOA architecture redesign for Orange Dominicana using Oracle SOA Suite 11g, modernizing enterprise service integration
Successfully managed development teams ranging from 2 to 15 engineers across multiple high-performance web application projects
Successfully implemented and maintained ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System across all company operations
Achieved ISO 9001 certification, establishing standardized quality processes and procedures
Designed and implemented stateless web service architecture while providing comprehensive team training on SOA principles
Generated new business opportunities in US/UK markets, securing 2 new customers through lead generation and acquisition efforts
Initiated CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) implementation to enhance software development processes
Managed company IT infrastructure improvements, enhancing connectivity and implementing comprehensive security measures
2002-05-01 to 2007-10-01
Analyst Programmer / Project Leader at Banco Patagonia
Analysis and development for eChannels area, developing the CRM software for the company until November 2006. Then I started to PM the eChannels CRM project along with SOA integration of legacy systems.
Developed and maintained CRM software for eChannels division until 2006
Led eChannels CRM project management and SOA integration of legacy banking systems
Transitioned from development role to project management, overseeing critical banking software initiatives
2000-02-01 to 2002-04-30
Software Engineer at Team Quality
Visual Basic/Oracle PLSQL programmer. Analysis, development and maintenance of the company's products.
Developed and maintained company software products using Visual Basic and Oracle PL/SQL
Performed analysis, development, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise software solutions
1998-11-01 to 2000-01-31
Software Developer at Republic National Bank Of New York
Programming solutions for the company in Visual Basic 5.0, Oracle PL/SQL and RPG for AS/400. Oracle 7.3 database administration.
Developed banking solutions using Visual Basic 5.0, Oracle PL/SQL, and RPG for AS/400 systems
Administered Oracle 7.3 databases supporting critical banking operations
1998-06-01 to 1998-10-30
Software Developer at Bilenio SH
Visual Basic programmer, developing a front-end app for HR administration. Network installation and database administration.
Developed Visual Basic front-end applications for HR administration systems
Performed network installation and database administration tasks
1999-03-01 to 2004-11-30
Universidad Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Exactas
Bachelor of Engineering: Software Engineering
2014-02-15 to 2014-02-15
LA Women's Ruby On Rails Group
I have helped this wonderful organization to train and provide a set of tools and knowledge to women that want to start working in the Software Development industry.
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