• Email: edugarcas@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: Eduard Garcia Castello
• Currently working at rzilient

I am an experienced and passionate Chief Technology Officer (CTO) dedicated to providing innovative digital solutions. With software craftsmanship in my blood and a background in Agile coaching, I excel in leading high-performing teams and fostering continuous improvement and innovation. At rzilient, I drive the company's technical vision and strategy, helping businesses leverage digital transformation to unlock their full potential.

As a CTO, I am dedicated to nurturing a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and innovation. My mission is to create an environment where technology drives growth and enables businesses to reach new heights.

• Software Development
• Leadership
• Team Management

• Catalan: Native or Bilingual
• English: Full Professional
• Spanish: Native or Bilingual

Chief Technology Officer
January 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

• Implemented AI solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Developed microservices using Ruby, Go, and Rust.
• Mentored the team in React/React Native frontend development.
• Managed cloud infrastructure on AWS and DigitalOcean.
• Managed real-time databases such as InfluxDB and relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Built, guided, and motivated diverse teams to achieve top performance.
• Implemented agile practices to maximize efficiency and adaptability.
• Aligned technology roadmap with business objectives and market trends.
• Built strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders.

Engineering Manager
March 2020 - January 2021 (11 months)
Barcelona Area, Spain

• Managed 25 software engineers locally and remotely.
• Boosted team performance and built technical development plans.
• Implemented React/Go/Kubernetes stack.
• Coached teams to use XP practices to speed up their learning curve.

Agile Coach
March 2019 - March 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Agile Team Coach
January 2017 - March 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

• Improved Adevinta flagship marketplace deliveries.
• Implemented agile practices and techniques, boosting delivery process by 20%.

Engineering Manager
January 2016 - January 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Barcelona Area, Spain

Engineering Manager
June 2012 - January 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Barcelona Area, Spain

• Managed Agile cross-functional teams for Sky Broadcasting Group.

Technical Product Owner
June 2011 - May 2012 (1 year)
Barcelona Area, Spain

Lead Java Coder
August 2008 - May 2011 (2 years 10 months)

C++ Coder @ Hewlett-Packard
2007 - July 2008 (1 year)
Barcelona Area, Spain

C++ Coder (OMA/XDM) @ Genaker
January 2007 - December 2007 (1 year)
Barcelona Area, Spain

Java Coder @ Ancert, Agencia Notarial de Certificación
2003 - 2007 (4 years)
Sant Cugat del Valles

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering (2005)

Universitat de Lleida
Associate/Foundation Degree, Computer Science (1997 - 2000)