Lydia Guarino
About Lydia Guarino
Lydia Guarino serves as the Vice President of Engineering at data.world, where she oversees engineering teams focused on enterprise data discovery and related technologies. With a background in software engineering and product management, she has held various roles in the tech industry, including positions at SHI International Corp. and The Frontside.
Current Role at data.world
Lydia Guarino serves as the Vice President of Engineering at data.world, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees engineering teams that focus on enterprise data discovery, APIs, artificial intelligence, and data catalog onboarding. Her leadership is integral to the company's engineering strategy and product development.
Previous Experience at data.world
Lydia Guarino has held multiple positions at data.world prior to her current role. She worked as an Engineering Team Lead and Product Owner for Gra.fo in 2020 for seven months. She later served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020, followed by a two-year tenure as Director of Product Engineering from 2022 to 2024. Her diverse roles contributed to various aspects of product engineering and development.
Career at SHI International Corp.
Lydia Guarino's career at SHI International Corp. spanned several roles from 2009 to 2013. She began as an Inside Sales Account Manager, then transitioned to Inside Sales Development Coordinator, and later became the Inside Sales Training Manager for the Corporate Division. Her experience in sales operations and training management provided her with a solid foundation in corporate sales strategies.
Educational Background
Lydia Guarino holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, which she completed from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the same university, studying from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she completed an Accelerated Web Development Training program at MakerSquare in 2013, focusing on technologies such as Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SASS.
Technical Skills and Interests
Lydia Guarino has a strong passion for the intersection of software engineering, design thinking, product management, and people. Her technical skills encompass a range of programming languages and frameworks, reflecting her comprehensive training and experience in software development and engineering.