Javier Medina
About Javier Medina
Javier Medina is an Engineering Manager at Rover.com with a background in software development and leadership roles at various companies in Brazil and Spain.
Current Role at Rover.com
Javier Medina is currently serving as an Engineering Manager at Rover.com. His tenure at the company began in 2016, contributing his expertise from an office based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. In his role, Javier is responsible for overseeing software development projects, ensuring the high-quality delivery of products from conception through to deployment. His management skills and technical proficiency underpin his contributions to the company.
Previous Experience at DogBuddy
Before his current role, Javier Medina worked at DogBuddy as a Senior Software Engineer. He joined the company in 2016 and remained until 2018. During this two-year period, he was based in the Barcelona Area, Spain, where he applied his skills in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects.
C-Level Roles in Startups
Javier Medina has held significant leadership positions in various startups. In 2016, he was the CTO at Kloz for six months in the Barcelona region. Prior to that, in 2015, Javier co-founded and served as the CTO of Kornerz in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where he worked for 11 months. These roles provided him with extensive experience in leading technology teams and driving product development initiatives from the ground up.
Early Career and Internships
Javier Medina's early career includes diverse roles. He began his professional journey as a Software Developer Intern at FUCAPI from 2009 to 2010 in Manaus, Brazil. He then continued as a Planning Intern at Procter & Gamble from 2010 to 2011. From 2011 to 2012, Javier worked as a Mobile Developer Trainee at the Instituto Nokia de Tecnologia. He later served as an iOS Developer at 2x3 Inteligência Digital from 2014 to 2015 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. These roles helped him develop a strong foundation in mobile and software development.
Educational Background
Javier Medina has a solid academic background in Computer Science. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the Universidade Federal do Amazonas, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. Following this, he completed his Master's degree at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais between 2012 and 2015. His academic pursuits have equipped him with a deep understanding of complex networks, social computing, and signal processing, contributing significantly to his research proficiency.
Research Interests and Philosophy
Javier Medina has a strong research background, particularly in fields such as complex networks, social computing, and signal processing. He is committed to achieving high-quality deliveries throughout the software development lifecycle. Javier also emphasizes the importance of diversity in crafting the best solutions, believing that varied backgrounds and opinions significantly enhance problem-solving. His good communication and social skills support his collaborative approach.