Guario Rodriguez
About Guario Rodriguez
Guario Rodriguez is an Engineering Manager at Kin Insurance, with over 15 years of software development experience and a strong background in managing software engineers. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Toptech Systems, Highspot, and Cricut, and specializes in creating dynamic web applications.
Work at Kin Insurance
Guario Rodriguez currently serves as the Engineering Manager at Kin Insurance, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering efforts and overseeing the development of software solutions. His work involves managing a geographically distributed team and focusing on full-stack product development. He emphasizes fostering innovation and mentoring engineering talent within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering Management
Prior to his current role, Guario Rodriguez held several managerial positions in software engineering. He worked at Highspot as a Software Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023, and at Cricut in the same capacity from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he served as Manager of Software Engineering at PlanSource from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes leading teams and managing software development projects across various organizations.
Technical Project Lead at Toptech Systems
Guario Rodriguez worked as a Technical Project Lead at Toptech Systems, a unit of IDEX Corporation, from 2010 to 2014. During his four years in this role, he was involved in overseeing technical projects and ensuring successful project delivery. His tenure at Toptech Systems contributed to his extensive experience in software development and project management.
Education and Expertise
Guario Rodriguez studied Computer Information Systems at Saint Leo University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2006 to 2008. He also attended the University of Florida, studying Computer Engineering from 1995 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in software development, particularly in creating interactive applications and solving business-critical issues using web technologies.
Software Development Experience
With over 15 years of software development experience, Guario Rodriguez has specialized in managing software engineers for more than four years. His technical skills include leveraging cloud technologies, JavaScript frameworks, databases, and big data technologies. He is passionate about promoting best practices in software development, such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), code reviews, and pair programming.