Oriol Gásquez Garcia
About Oriol Gásquez Garcia
Oriol Gásquez Garcia is a Senior Software Engineer at DuckDuckGo, where he has worked remotely since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and management, with experience in user-centric design and development across various international companies.
Work at DuckDuckGo
Oriol Gásquez Garcia has been employed at DuckDuckGo as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he works remotely, contributing to the company's mission of providing a privacy-focused search engine. His responsibilities include software development with a strong emphasis on user-centric design.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining DuckDuckGo, Oriol held several positions in software engineering. He worked as a Tech Lead at Koa Health from 2020 to 2021 in Barcelona, where he focused on leading development teams. Prior to that, he served as a Software Engineer and later as a Tech Lead at Alpha from 2018 to 2020, also in Barcelona. His experience includes working at function(core) as a core member and at ispace Inc. as a UI/UX Software Engineer in Tokyo.
Education and Expertise
Oriol Gásquez Garcia has a solid educational background in engineering. He studied Aeronautical Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 2008 to 2013. He participated in the Yuzz - Young Entrepreneur Programme at EUNCET from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he attended the Space Studies Program at the International Space University in 2015. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial skills.
International Work Experience
Oriol has gained international work experience across various countries, including Spain and Japan. He worked as a visiting researcher at Tohoku University in Japan, contributing to the Google Lunar XPRIZE project in 2016. His diverse experiences in different cultural and professional environments have enhanced his adaptability and understanding of global markets.
Co-founding ONYRIQ
Oriol co-founded ONYRIQ in 2016 and has served as a board member for over eight years. In this role, he has contributed to the strategic direction and management of the organization, leveraging his technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and growth.