Xicu Piñera
About Xicu Piñera
Xicu Piñera is a Software Engineering Manager & Delivery Manager at TomTom with over 15 years of experience in the software industry.
Title and Role
Xicu Piñera is currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager & Delivery Manager at TomTom in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. He stepped into this role in 2019 and has been leading teams and managing the delivery of software projects at the company.
Career at TomTom
Xicu Piñera has accumulated substantial experience at TomTom, holding various positions since 2013. Initially joining as a Senior Software Engineer, he advanced to roles such as Lead Engineer, Software Architect, Product Owner, and now Software Engineering Manager & Delivery Manager. His tenure at TomTom highlights his steady career growth and expanding responsibilities in software engineering and management.
Freelance Software Engineering
Before joining TomTom, Xicu Piñera worked as a freelance Software Engineer. He collaborated with SaveMeeting Labs from 2011 to 2013 and with PROMETEO Innovations from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided him with diverse experiences in software development and project management.
Early Career
Xicu Piñera's early career includes positions as a Software Engineer at CoffeeCup Software from 2007 to 2012 and at Metria Digital from 2006 to 2007. These roles helped him to build a strong foundation in software engineering, particularly in C++.
Education and Expertise
Xicu Piñera studied at Universidad de Oviedo, achieving a BSc in Software Engineering. He has a strong foundation in C++ and places high importance on software craftsmanship. His educational background and technical expertise have significantly influenced his career path towards software engineering management.