Enrique Fernández Casado
About Enrique Fernández Casado
Enrique Fernández Casado serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at BlueLabs, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and management, having held various roles at companies such as Kivra, Ericsson, and Erlang Solutions Ltd.
Current Role at BlueLabs
Enrique Fernández Casado serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at BlueLabs, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of highly experienced software engineers distributed across Europe. He has been instrumental in building a next-generation sports betting platform, showcasing his leadership and technical expertise in the field.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Enrique worked at Kivra as a Principal Engineer and Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Software Engineer at Kivra for three months in 2021. His experience includes a four-year tenure at Erlang Solutions Ltd. as Technical Lead from 2012 to 2016 and a role as a Backend Developer Consultant at HappyTail AB in 2016.
Academic Background
Enrique studied at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Ingeniería Técnica en Informática de Gestión from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science, focusing on Ingeniería informática y de la Seguridad from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Ciencias Empresariales at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.
Experience in Remote Work and Team Management
Enrique has extensive experience working remotely and managing teams across different countries. His roles have often involved leading distributed teams, including his time as VP of Engineering at BlueLabs from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Teaching Assistant in Database Architecture at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya from 2013 to 2015, further demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship.
Technical Roles and Contributions
Enrique's technical career includes significant contributions at various companies. He worked as a Research Engineer at Ericsson in Kista, Stockholm, from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a DevOps Consultant at Klarna from 2015 to 2016. His diverse roles reflect a strong foundation in software engineering and project management, contributing to his current leadership position.