Michael Guerra
About Michael Guerra
Michael Guerra is the Head of Engineering at Sourcepoint, where he has worked since 2017. He has over 15 years of experience in software development and has held leadership roles at major companies including Amazon, Audible, and Shutterstock.
Work at Sourcepoint
Michael Guerra has served as the Head of Engineering at Sourcepoint since 2017. In this role, he has led engineering teams and played a significant part in the company's growth and technical innovations. His leadership has contributed to securing venture capital funding by enhancing company margins through various technical advancements.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Guerra held various engineering roles at notable companies. He worked at Amazon as the Head of Ad Delivery for the Advertising Platform from 2015 to 2016. He also served as CTO at ThreadShare, Inc. for 10 months in 2017 and held multiple positions at Audible, Inc. from 2009 to 2014, including Director of Technology and Senior Software Development Manager.
Education and Expertise
Michael Guerra earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, graduating in 2003. He possesses a diverse technical skill set, including proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, Java, React, React Native, AWS, and NoSQL databases. His extensive experience includes designing and optimizing highly scalable systems.
Achievements in Software Development
Guerra has over 15 years of experience in software development. He has implemented architectural optimizations in large-scale distributed systems, achieving a 60% reduction in infrastructure costs and increasing uptime SLA to 99.99%. His role as an Amazon Bar Raiser involved conducting over 750 engineering and product interviews to uphold Amazon's technical hiring standards.
Leadership and Team Building
Throughout his career, Guerra has led engineering teams across various stages of company growth, from startups to large tech firms. He has played a key role in hiring and growing organizations, particularly during his time at Amazon, where he contributed to the development of the engineering team and technical standards.