Sebastian De Ro
About Sebastian De Ro
Sebastian De Ro is a Co-Founder at Magic, where he leads the development of AI-powered software developer tools. He has extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles across various companies, including twinformatics GmbH and FireStart.
Work at Magic
Sebastian De Ro serves as a Co-Founder at Magic, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Vienna, Austria, where he leads the development of AI-powered software developer tools. His focus is on creating an 'AI colleague' designed to assist developers with complex code changes. De Ro plays a crucial role in addressing talent bottlenecks and fostering innovation in software engineering through advancements in artificial intelligence.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his role at Magic, Sebastian De Ro accumulated extensive experience in software development. He worked at twinformatics GmbH as a Lead Developer from 2019 to 2020 and held various positions including Senior Full-Stack Developer and Junior Java Developer at the same company. He also served as Development Lead and later as CTO at FireStart from 2020 to 2022. His experience includes a tenure as a Senior Software Engineer at ÖBB in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian De Ro studied at HTBLVA Spengergasse, where he achieved a Higher Informatics degree from 2013 to 2018. His educational background laid the foundation for his diverse expertise in leading product and engineering teams across different organizational settings, including startups and established companies.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Sebastian De Ro has been actively involved in volunteer work with ClimateScience from 2021 to 2023. His commitment to community engagement reflects his interest in leveraging technology for social good and addressing global challenges through innovative solutions.