Fernando Gutierrez
About Fernando Gutierrez
Fernando Gutierrez is a Senior Product Director at YouGov, where he leads a global team of engineers and oversees the development of the company's Research Platform. He has extensive experience in various roles at YouGov since 2012 and holds degrees in Systems Engineering and Finance.
Current Role as Senior Product Director
Fernando Gutierrez serves as the Senior Product Director at YouGov since 2023. In this role, he works closely with product directors, designers, stakeholders, and users to ensure that the platform's vision, strategy, and roadmap align with the company's goals. He leads a remote global team of over 50 engineers, which includes backend, frontend, QA, product managers, and site reliability specialists. His leadership is focused on overseeing the development and innovation of YouGov's Research Platform, a critical tool for data collection, sampling, analysis, and reporting.
Previous Experience at YouGov
Fernando Gutierrez has held multiple positions at YouGov, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements. He worked as an Engineering Manager for Data Integration from 2015 to 2019, followed by a role as Engineering Director from 2019 to 2021. Prior to these roles, he served as a Python Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His extensive experience at YouGov spans over a decade, showcasing his commitment to the organization and its objectives.
Professional Background
Before joining YouGov, Fernando Gutierrez worked at Americatel Peru SA as ISP Chief from 2011 to 2012 and as ISP Admin in 2005. His early career in the telecommunications sector provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his roles at YouGov. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in product management and engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Fernando Gutierrez holds a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad de Lima, which he completed from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education at Universidad ESAN, where he studied Finance and achieved a PADE in Corporate Finance from 2007 to 2008. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and financial disciplines.
Leadership Philosophy and Values
Fernando Gutierrez emphasizes entrepreneurship, transparency, culture, and organization as essential components of success and innovation. He focuses on empowering YouGov's research capabilities and insights through the use of cutting-edge technology and best practices. His leadership approach fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and aligns with the company's strategic objectives.