Juan José Díaz Montaña
About Juan José Díaz Montaña
Juan José Díaz Montaña serves as the Senior Director of Technology at LanguageWire, where he oversees the development of language processing services and advocates for agile methodologies. He has extensive experience in technology leadership, having held various roles in software development and architecture across multiple organizations.
Current Role at LanguageWire
Juan José Díaz Montaña serves as the Senior Director of Technology at LanguageWire, a position he has held since 2022 in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. In this role, he is responsible for the development and management of LanguageWire's Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool and other language processing services. He oversees the integration of public APIs and connectors to external services, ensuring seamless connectivity and functionality. Additionally, he provides organization-wide support on architecture, data, quality assurance, and security.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining LanguageWire, Juan José held several key positions in technology leadership. He worked at Intopalo Digital as Technology Director and Chief Cloud Architect from 2015 to 2020. He also served as Software Development Manager at Solera, Inc. in 2021. His experience includes roles at IRIS Software, where he progressed from Associate Developer to Development Team Leader and Software Engineer between 2013 and 2015. His diverse background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in software development and cloud technologies.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Juan José Díaz Montaña has a strong academic foundation in technology and bioinformatics. He studied Computer Engineering at Universidad de Sevilla, achieving both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from 2006 to 2012. He later pursued a Master of Science in Bioinformatics at the University of Tampere from 2011 to 2012. He completed his Ph.D. in biotechnology, engineering, and chemical technology with international mention at Universidad Pablo de Olavide from 2014 to 2022.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his technology leadership roles, Juan José has been a Cloud Computing Lecturer at Universidad Pablo de Olavide since 2016. He teaches in the Master in Big Data & Business Analytics (MBDA) program, where he shares his expertise in cloud computing and data analytics with students. His commitment to education reflects his dedication to fostering the next generation of technology professionals.
Advocacy for Workplace Innovation
Juan José advocates for psychological safety and transparent work environments, emphasizing their importance in fostering innovation and high performance. He promotes the adoption of agile methodologies and encourages self-organized teams within his leadership approach. His strategic role encompasses managing various business areas, including finance services such as CRM and ERP systems, which further supports his commitment to effective organizational practices.