Javier Hernández Braña
About Javier Hernández Braña
Javier Hernández Braña is a seasoned professional in Agile methodologies, currently serving as the People Unit Leader a.i. at ERNI and the Founder of The Liberators Network Spain. With over a decade of experience in project leadership and a background in industrial engineering, he also educates others as a professor at UPC School.
Work at ERNI
Javier Hernández Braña has been serving as the People Unit Leader a.i. at ERNI since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the people management strategies within the organization. His tenure at ERNI spans over five years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of agile practices. His leadership in this position aligns with his extensive background in cultural transformation towards Agile methodologies.
Current Role at The Liberators Network Spain
Since 2021, Javier has been the Founder of The Liberators Network Spain. This initiative focuses on promoting agile frameworks and methodologies within various sectors. His leadership in this organization reflects his commitment to advancing agile practices in Spain, leveraging his experience and knowledge in the field.
Education and Expertise
Javier studied at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where he graduated in Industrial Engineering. He further achieved a Master's degree in Automatic Systems and Industrial Electronics Engineering between 2012 and 2016. He holds a Prince2 certification and is a certified LeSS Practitioner, demonstrating his proficiency in project management and large-scale Scrum frameworks. His educational background supports his role as an IT & Business Agility professor at UPC School since 2022.
Professional Background
Javier's professional journey includes various roles that highlight his leadership and project management skills. He worked as a Solutions Team Leader at everis for seven months in 2018-2019. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Manager and Project Manager at Antares Sistemas S.L. from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he was part of itSMF España as itSM4Agile Team Lead from 2020 to 2022, where he led initiatives to promote agile methodologies.
Achievements in Agile Transformation
Javier has over five years of experience in cultural transformation towards Agile methodologies. He has been involved in promoting Agile frameworks in highly regulated industries, such as medical technology. He co-authored an article on Agile working in this field, contributing to the discourse on implementing agile practices in complex environments.