J. Pablo Puerta
About J. Pablo Puerta
J. Pablo Puerta is a Technical Director at Humble Bundle, with a diverse background in engineering and leadership roles at various technology companies, including Yahoo!, Etsy, and SoundCloud. He holds master's degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering and is proficient in multiple languages.
Work at Humble Bundle
J. Pablo Puerta currently serves as the Technical Director at Humble Bundle, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees technical operations and contributes to the development of the platform. His experience in various engineering roles positions him to enhance the technical capabilities of the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering Roles
Puerta has held several significant engineering positions throughout his career. He worked at Yahoo! Inc. as a Search Content Producer from 2001 to 2004 and later as an International Search Engineer from 2004 to 2006. He served as Director of Engineering, Growth & International at SoundCloud from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Etsy as a Senior Engineering Manager lasted from 2012 to 2014. He also held the role of Chief Software Architect at Lumos Labs from 2021 to 2023.
Leadership and Management Experience
Puerta has demonstrated leadership in various capacities, including as CEO of Skipti from 2017 to 2019 and as Vice President of Engineering at Lumos Labs from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Head of Engineering at VIDA & Co. for a brief period in 2016. His roles have often involved guiding teams and managing engineering projects to achieve organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
J. Pablo Puerta holds two Master of Science degrees. He studied Computer Science at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia from 1997 to 2000 and Computer Engineering at Universidad de Cádiz from 1996 to 2000. His technical expertise includes software architecture, machine learning, and functional programming, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
International Experience and Language Skills
Puerta has extensive international experience, having worked in locations such as San Francisco, Berlin, and Barcelona. He is a native Spanish speaker and is bilingual in English and Italian. Additionally, he possesses skills in German (B2) and French (B1), which enhance his ability to work in diverse environments and collaborate with international teams.