Candela J. Girón
About Candela J. Girón
Candela J. Girón is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in software development and product management. She has worked at various companies, including Spoonflower and Mister Spex, and holds multiple degrees in cultural management and audiovisual communication.
Work at Spoonflower
Candela J. Girón currently holds the position of Senior Software Developer at Spoonflower, where she has worked since 2022. Prior to this role, she served as a Software Developer from 2019 to 2022 and as a Junior Software Developer from 2018 to 2019. During her time at Spoonflower, she has focused on backend development, actively engaging in reducing technical debt and solving bugs. Her experience at Spoonflower spans nearly four years, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the company.
Previous Employment History
Candela has a diverse professional background. She worked at Mister Spex as an SEO Specialist for 10 months in 2012 and then as a Technical SEO Manager from 2013 to 2015. She served as a Product Manager at DaWanda GmbH from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she was a Software Developer at Open Knowledge Foundation Deutschland e.V. for 6 months in 2018 and a Software Developer Fellow at Wiki Education Foundation from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes roles as a Content Manager & Producer at Laboral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial and at Rocket Internet GmbH.
Education and Expertise
Candela J. Girón holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, completed from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education with two Master's degrees: one in Audiovisual Communication from the same university from 2007 to 2009, and another in Cultural Management from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid from 2009 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in software development, particularly in backend development and technical solutions.
Technical Skills and Interests
Candela has a strong focus on backend development and enjoys tackling technical challenges. She actively engages in discussions about technical solutions and has a keen interest in design patterns. Her experience in various roles has equipped her with a solid understanding of software development practices and the ability to adapt to new technologies.