Juan Folgar
About Juan Folgar
Juan Folgar serves as the Embedded Operations Director at Brainrider, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in Industrial Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and has held various roles in project management and operations across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Brainrider
Juan Folgar serves as the Embedded Operations Director at Brainrider, a B2B marketing agency, since 2019. In this role, he has developed processes with the Studio team to enhance Creative Studio capabilities, resulting in $300,000 in project revenue. He has also scaled the Embedded Operations team, adding two managers and one Client Service Director to strengthen client partnerships. His responsibilities include managing client relationships with over 40 partners, which contribute to an annual revenue exceeding $12 million.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining Brainrider, Juan Folgar worked at Accenture as a Creative Project Manager - Contractor for Facebook from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in the Sacramento, California area, he managed various projects that contributed to the operational efficiency of client initiatives. His experience at Accenture provided him with a strong foundation in project management and client relations.
Experience at CEED - Virginia Tech
Juan Folgar was employed at the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2014. He held the positions of inVenTs Studio Lead and Graduate Instructor during his two-year tenure in Blacksburg, Virginia. His role involved leading initiatives aimed at enhancing engineering education and supporting diversity within the engineering field.
Educational Background at Virginia Tech
Juan Folgar completed both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Industrial Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. He earned his Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2012 and his Master's degree from 2012 to 2014. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and systems optimization.
Team Development and Management
At Brainrider, Juan Folgar has collaborated with the People Operations team to oversee compensation, career development, and training for over 70 employees at client sites. He has also worked with the Client's Contingent Workforce Vendor team to implement new policies for partnerships, demonstrating his commitment to effective team management and operational excellence.