Luis Gómez
About Luis Gómez
Luis Gómez is the DevOps Practice Leader at SQLI in Barcelona and serves as a DASA Ambassador and DevOps Coach Trainer at the DevOps Agile Skills Association.
Current Roles
Luis Gómez is currently serving as the DevOps Practice Leader at SQLI in Barcelona, Cataluña, España. Simultaneously, he holds roles at the DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA) as both a DASA Ambassador and a DevOps Coach Trainer. His multi-faceted positions at DASA reflect his deep commitment to the principles and spread of DevOps methodologies.
Previous Experience
Luis Gómez's professional journey spans decades and diverse roles. From 2018 to 2021, he worked at Kairós Digital Solutions S.L. as Head of DevOps and DevOps Coach, based in Spain, USA, and LATAM. Before that, he spent 11 months at BBVA Open Platform as Ingeniero Sec DevOps in Dallas/Fort Worth, USA. From 2012 to 2018, he was an Ingeniero DevOps at Empresario y Freelance in España. His earlier roles include project and consultancy positions at Emocion 7, Deusto Sistemas, Eusko Jaurlaritza - Gobierno Vasco, INTEINCO, Nucleo CC, IA3 Telecomunicaciones, and PUENTE DIGITAL.
Educational Background
Luis Gómez's educational credentials include studies at Lund University, where he achieved Open Innovation in 2009, and at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, focusing on Communication. He also attended Universitat de Girona from 1991 to 1994. His comprehensive education has bolstered his expertise in IT and DevOps, reinforcing his ability to lead and innovate in various roles.
DevOps Expertise and Philosophy
With a career in the IT industry dating back to 1985, Luis Gómez has accumulated extensive experience, particularly in DevOps. He views DevOps as a mindset centered on continuous improvement within CI/CD processes. Recognizing the importance of continuous learning and unlearning, he helps companies assess their current states ('AS IS') and propose future improvements ('TO BE') to optimize ROI and minimize technical debt. His approach involves mentoring younger professionals and fostering teamwork, diverse skills, and shared goals as the cornerstone of successful IT projects.
Influences and Mentorship
Luis Gómez draws inspiration from renowned coaches like Phil Jackson, Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff, and Luis Aragonés, emphasizing values, goals, and human connections. As a practical facilitator, he actively mentors less experienced professionals, helping them advance their careers and improve project outcomes. His leadership focuses on ensuring continuous improvement for both team members and projects as a whole.