Javier Farre
About Javier Farre
Javier Farre is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Humaans in London, England. He has a diverse background in software engineering and automotive engineering, with experience in team leadership and a strong focus on Cloud Native architectures and Full Stack development.
Work at Humaans
Javier Farre has been employed at Humaans as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development of software solutions, leveraging his expertise in Full Stack Web development. His responsibilities include working with Cloud Native architectures and GraphQL, which are integral to the company's technology stack. Prior to this position, he worked at Humaans as a Software Engineer for five months in 2022.
Previous Experience at Springpod
Javier Farre held multiple roles at Springpod. He served as the Interim Engineering Team Lead for three months in 2021, where he guided the engineering team during a transitional period. Following this, he worked as an Engineering Team Lead for seven months from 2021 to 2022, overseeing development projects and team dynamics. Additionally, he was a Senior Full Stack Developer at Springpod from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on full stack development tasks.
Background in Automotive Engineering
Before transitioning to software engineering, Javier Farre worked in the automotive industry. He was employed at Ford Motor Company as a MicroHybrid Systems Validation Lead Engineer from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes a position at AVL as a Lubrication System Component Engineer from 2013 to 2015. This background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he later applied to software development.
Education and Expertise
Javier Farre holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Automotive from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, completed from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from Universitat de Lleida between 2008 and 2011. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with skills in Cloud Native architectures, GraphQL, and a variety of web development technologies including SSR, SEO, React, and CI/CD processes.
Early Interest in Software Development
Javier Farre began building websites at the age of 14, indicating an early interest in software engineering. This passion for technology and development has driven his career trajectory, leading him from automotive component engineering to software development roles in various organizations.