About

Joan Miquel Espada is an experienced Computer Science engineer with over 22 years of experience building software. He has a strong passion for working with top-notch tech companies, either small startups or large corporations, as a manager building unique products. Currently, he holds the position of Director of Engineering at PicsArt, where he is responsible for leading the engineering team and driving the development of innovative solutions. Joan has an entrepreneur soul and loves learning from every software engineer that he meets, manages, and mentors. He believes in the power of collaborative coding and always encourages his team to work together to achieve the best results. His motto is always the same: coding better together. Prior to joining PicsArt, Joan held several leadership positions in notable companies such as Glovo, where he served as Engineering Manager, and El Coco, where he was the CTO and co-founder. He has a proven track record of successfully managing teams and delivering high-quality products. Joan's educational background includes a B.S.-M.S. in Computer Science Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where he graduated in 2008. He also holds several certifications, including PMP, ITIL Foundations, MCSD, and MCTS. Joan has a strong technical background and is proficient in various programming languages and tools. His tech stack includes Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer skills. He has over 13 years of relevant experience in the field. Overall, Joan is a highly motivated and experienced engineering director and entrepreneur with a passion for building innovative software solutions. He is always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow and learn.