Javier Sobrino
About Javier Sobrino
Javier Sobrino is a Manager of QA and Service Delivery at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in the video game industry and a strong background in quality assurance and agile methodologies. He has led international teams and facilitated the adoption of Kanban practices in various organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Javier Sobrino has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2018, where he holds the position of Mánager de QA y Service Delivery Manager. In this role, he has been instrumental in leading the transition towards agile methodologies within the organization. His focus has been on enhancing customer-oriented processes and fostering self-organized teams. Sobrino has also facilitated the adoption of Kanban methodology during its initial implementation phases, contributing to the company's shift towards agile practices.
Experience in the Video Game Industry
Sobrino has extensive experience in the video game industry, having worked in both Glasgow and London. He began his career as a QA Tester at Pole To Win International in Glasgow from 2016 to 2017, and continued in the same role at Pole To Win UK London from 2017 to 2018. He later advanced to the position of QA Team Supervisor at Pole To Win UK London for five months in 2018. Throughout his career, he has coordinated international teams from countries including Japan, Germany, the UK, Canada, and the USA.
Education and Expertise
Javier Sobrino has a strong educational background in Environmental Sustainability. He earned a Master’s Degree from Edinburgh Napier University, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sustainability at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Management, Technology and Depuration of Water, achieving another Master’s Degree at Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Técnicos Forestales from 2007 to 2008. His academic qualifications support his expertise in quality assurance and service delivery management.
Leadership and Team Management
Sobrino has demonstrated significant leadership capabilities throughout his career. He has experience in managing teams of up to 300 individuals in international settings, focusing on quality assurance and service delivery. His leadership roles have included coordinating teams across various countries and implementing methodologies that enhance team decision-making and continuous improvement.
Previous Employment History
Before his career in the video game industry, Javier Sobrino worked at JD Wetherspoon as Kitchen Staff from 2013 to 2016 in Edinburgh. His early work experience provided him with foundational skills in team collaboration and service delivery, which he later applied in his roles in quality assurance and management.