José ángel Rufino Baquero
About José ángel Rufino Baquero
José Ángel Rufino Baquero is the Director of Software Engineering at TomTom, with extensive experience in software development and team leadership across various companies and countries.
Current Role at TomTom
José ángel Rufino Baquero is currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at TomTom. He has been in this role since 2024, working remotely from Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. In this position, he focuses on leading software engineering initiatives and teams, contributing to TomTom's technological advancements and product development.
Previous Experience at Clipboard Health
Before joining TomTom, José worked at Clipboard Health. He held the position of Engineering Group Manager for five months from 2023 to 2024, working entirely remotely. Prior to that, he worked for three months in 2023 as an Engineering Manager from Seville, Andalusia, Spain. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing engineering teams and overseeing various engineering projects.
Roles at Amazon
José has extensive experience working at Amazon in various capacities. From 2022 to 2023, he was a Software Development Manager, managing remote teams. Before that, he served as a Software Development Manager in Madrid, Spain, for six months in 2021. He also held the position of SDE III - Team Lead from 2020 to 2021, and SDE II roles spanning from 2018 to 2020 in Madrid and from 2017 to 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. His work focused on software development and team leadership.
Educational Background
José ángel Rufino Baquero completed his studies at the Universidad de Sevilla, earning an Ingeniería Superior Informática degree from 2006 to 2013. Additionally, he studied at the University of Tampere as an Erasmus student focusing on Computer Sciences from 2012 to 2013. These academic pursuits have equipped him with comprehensive knowledge in computer science and software engineering.
Expertise and Skills
José possesses significant expertise in designing and operating scalable distributed systems. His skills span multiple domains, including enterprise integrations, transport security, and low latency high throughput APIs. He has a strong background in collaborating with business stakeholders and UX experts to define product requirements and create technical roadmaps. José is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a growth-oriented culture. He also enjoys writing for business and technical audiences, showcasing his adept communication skills.