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Daniel García Morán

Madrid

Summary

Seasoned technology leader and software architect with 15+ years of experience driving global engineering teams, platform innovation, and strategic growth for high-impact organizations. Skilled in scaling operations, ensuring platform security, and delivering scalable solutions for enterprise clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Passionate about building transformative software products, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI and cybersecurity to improve lives and drive meaningful change.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

University of Valladolid
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Instructor for 'Operating Systems' course for 2nd-year Computer Engineering students
  • Developed engaging lessons, held office hours for one-on-one support, and collaborated on innovative teaching methods to enhance learning

VP of Engineering

Devo
07.2021 - 02.2024
  • Led a global engineering organization with teams across Spain, the USA, and India, scaling the department to support Devo’s rapid growth and international expansion.
  • Reported directly to C-level executives and participated in leadership steering committees, contributing to strategic decision-making and company-wide initiatives.
  • Expanded responsibilities beyond product development to include platform operations, managing CloudOps and creating a DevOps team to automate software deployment, disaster recovery, and operational processes.
  • Owned platform security, implementing guidelines in collaboration with the CISO to ensure compliance and robust protection.
  • Established a 24/7 follow-the-sun L2 and L3 support structure to enhance customer experience and platform reliability.
  • Acted as a key stakeholder in customer meetings, collaborating with sales and presales teams to secure deals with major clients, including large banks and telcos in the US.
  • Managed the engineering department’s budget, aligning resource allocation with growth plans and business objectives.
  • Played a pivotal role in key hirings and designed career paths, salary bands, and compensation plans in partnership with HR to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
  • Traveled frequently to the US to strengthen cross-regional collaboration and support critical customer engagements.

Visiting Associate Professor

UVaEii Software Engineering School
02.2018 - 06.2022
  • As a visiting professor at the University of Valladolid's Big Data Master, I taught 'Parallel Computation,' focusing on virtualization and cloud computing labs, enhancing students' skills in advanced computing technologies

Director Of Engineering

Devo
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Transitioned into a broader leadership role, overseeing multiple engineering teams and driving the technical vision for Devo's cloud-native platform.
  • Balanced strategic planning, resource allocation, and hands-on architectural guidance to scale the platform and organization while maintaining a focus on quality, performance, and innovation.
  • Empowered engineering managers and teams to deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Lead Software Architect

Devo
04.2011 - 07.2021
  • Co-founded Devo and led the design and development of its cloud-native, distributed platform from the ground up, ensuring scalability, high performance, and reliability from inception
  • Architected and built proprietary solutions without relying on third-party tools, driving innovation and differentiation in the market
  • Made critical architectural decisions to create a maintainable, scalable, and high-performing platform capable of handling rapid growth and evolving business needs
  • Designed and implemented hiring processes to build a world-class engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence
  • Mentored and educated new team members, ensuring seamless onboarding and continuous skill development across the engineering organization
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into a robust, user-centric product, balancing immediate needs with long-term technical vision
  • Prioritized the development of custom, cloud-native solutions to address complex technical challenges, ensuring the platform's competitiveness and scalability
  • Established a strong engineering culture focused on quality, maintainability, and innovation, enabling the company to scale effectively in a competitive market
  • Successfully built and scaled a cloud-native, distributed platform that became a core differentiator for Devo in the tech industry
  • Played a pivotal role in growing the engineering team and establishing best practices for software development, hiring, and mentorship
  • Delivered a high-performing, scalable product that supported the company's rapid growth and market expansion

R&D

BlueSOC
02.2010 - 03.2011

As part of the initial development team, built an on-premise appliance-based SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution, primarily using Java. Contributed to the core product development, focusing on scalability, performance, and security to deliver a robust enterprise-grade system.

Software Engineer

Indra
01.2009 - 02.2010
  • Developed the audit and control operations module for the SIMEL project (Electric Measures Information System) for REE (Spanish Electric Network) using Java and Flex, ensuring robust functionality and seamless integration within the electric network infrastructure.

Software Engineer

Telefonica I+D
09.2005 - 09.2007
  • Developed interactive applications for IPTV, TV, and Mobile platforms, specializing in Systems and Digital Television using MHP and J2EE technologies. Designed and implemented solutions to enhance user experiences, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across multiple devices and platforms.

Education

HILP - High Impact Leadership Program

Insead
Paris
03-2022

Master of Science - Software Engineering

University of Valladolid
Valladolid
09-2008

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

University of Valladolid
Valladolid
09-2006

Skills

    Leadership and Global Team Management

    Strategic Decision-Making and Stakeholder Collaboration

    Platform Operations and Security Expertise

    Technical Innovation and Talent Development

Others

  • Advanced Learning Algorithms, Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification, Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification courses at DeepLearning.AI, Stanford University (2023).
  • Cyber Threat Management course at Cisco (2023)
  • Visiting Associate Professor at UVaEii Escuela de Ingeniería Informática (2018-2022)
    As a visiting professor at the University of Valladolid's Big Data Master, I taught 'Parallel Computation,' focusing on virtualization and cloud computing labs, enhancing students' skills in advanced computing technologies.



Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

University of Valladolid
02.2024 - 10.2024

VP of Engineering

Devo
07.2021 - 02.2024

Director Of Engineering

Devo
06.2020 - 07.2021

Visiting Associate Professor

UVaEii Software Engineering School
02.2018 - 06.2022

Lead Software Architect

Devo
04.2011 - 07.2021

R&D

BlueSOC
02.2010 - 03.2011

Software Engineer

Indra
01.2009 - 02.2010

Software Engineer

Telefonica I+D
09.2005 - 09.2007

HILP - High Impact Leadership Program

Insead

Master of Science - Software Engineering

University of Valladolid

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

University of Valladolid
Daniel García Morán