Gabriel Cebrian
About Gabriel Cebrian
Gabriel Cebrian is a technology executive and co-founder, currently serving as the CTO of Blendspace and the Director of Software Engineering at Restaurant Brands International. With a background that includes significant roles at Microsoft, Tes, and contributions to major applications for well-known brands, he has extensive experience in software engineering and leadership.
Current Role at Blendspace
Gabriel Cebrian serves as the CTO and Co-Founder of Blendspace, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy and product development. Cebrian has successfully guided Blendspace through its startup lifecycle, which includes fundraising efforts, team expansion, and product growth. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning the company for future success.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Cebrian worked at Microsoft from 2010 to 2012 as a Software Engineer in Redmond, Washington. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of the initial version of Excel for the web, a product designed to compete with Google Spreadsheets. He also held the position of SDET Intern for three months in 2010, gaining valuable experience in software development and testing.
Career at Tes
Cebrian held multiple roles at Tes between 2014 and 2019. He started as a Senior Software Engineer for ten months in 2014 before advancing to Engineering Manager in 2015 for one year. He then served as VP of Engineering from 2016 to 2019, overseeing significant engineering initiatives within the company. His contributions during this period helped shape the company's technological direction.
Role at Restaurant Brands International
Since 2021, Cebrian has been working at Restaurant Brands International as the Director of Software Engineering. His responsibilities include leading software engineering efforts and managing teams to enhance the digital platforms for brands like Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Hortons. He previously served as Senior Engineering Manager and Engineering Manager within the same organization, contributing to the development of web and mobile applications that serve millions of daily active users.
Educational Background
Cebrian has a solid educational foundation in computer science. He studied at Miami Dade College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree from 2005 to 2007. He then attended Georgia Institute of Technology, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at Universita Politecnica de Catalunya, completing a program in Computer Science in 2009. Additionally, he participated in Y Combinator, completing the IK12 S12 program in 2012.