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Javier Donado

Engineering & People Leader · Solution Architect

Stuttgart, Germany Spanish and German citizenship jdonado@jdonado.com https://www.jdonado.com https://github.com/mrdonado

Professional Summary

Solution Architect and Engineering Lead with close to 20 years of experience in software architecture, digital product development, and technical leadership at scale. Applies systems thinking to identify hidden constraints, untangle inter-team dependencies, and design environments where teams can own and deliver end to end. Known for driving engineering culture as a strategic lever — from DORA metrics and communities of practice to feedback culture and AI-driven workflows. Experienced in leading teams of teams, influencing architecture across organisations, and aligning technical strategy with business goals.

Selected Impact

Core Competencies

Architecture

Solution architecture, software architecture, cloud-native systems, frontend architecture, integration architecture, API design, platform modernization, system design, architecture alignment.

Systems Thinking & Culture

Systems thinking, constraint identification, dependency mapping, organisational design, engineering culture, communities of practice, DORA metrics, SRE, blameless post-mortems, feedback culture, AI-driven workflows.

Technical Leadership

Technical strategy, team leadership, mentoring, engineering coaching, architecture guidance, code quality, technical decision-making, stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, technical interviewing.

Product & Delivery

Digital product development, Lean product development, experimentation, data-driven decision-making, customer-centric solutions, agile delivery, discovery-to-delivery alignment.

Communication & Languages

Stakeholder management, executive communication, storytelling, negotiation, technical writing. Native Spanish speaker, fluent in English and German, currently learning Greek.

Engineering

Web (full-stack) and mobile development, TypeScript, Python, TDD, cloud development, DevOps practices, automation, quality assurance, software integration. Familiar with most mainstream frameworks and tooling across the stack.


Professional Experience

Porsche Digital GmbH

Ludwigsburg, Germany · 02/2018 – Present

Solution Architect | Porsche.com Brand and Model ART

07/2021 – Present

As Solution Architect across multiple Porsche.com Agile Release Trains, I lead the technical direction of multidisciplinary product and system teams and ensure alignment between architecture, engineering execution, and business goals.

  • Led architecture and technical direction across multiple Porsche.com ARTs — including PCOM, Brand and Model, and Brand Platform — spanning 5 to 8 product and system teams.
  • Applied systems thinking to uncover hidden bottlenecks in content delivery chains, homepage dependencies, and technical data integrations that silently blocked parallel team work; redesigned architecture and delivery processes to remove them.
  • Led the transformation of Porsche.com from a tightly coupled, on-premises setup to a cloud-native, verticalized architecture where teams own and ship their products end to end.
  • Championed engineering culture improvements: established communities of practice, introduced DORA metrics and SRE practices, drove AI-driven workflows, and normalised blameless post-mortems.
  • Drove cross-group architectural alignment, with active evaluation of Porsche.com patterns by Audi and joint sessions with Volkswagen Group engineering teams.
  • Managed the adoption of modern frontend and cloud technologies, practices, and architecture patterns.
  • Contributed to significant improvements in performance, accessibility, and reliability.
  • Helped position Porsche.com as a leading digital platform within the automotive industry.
  • Act as direct-line manager (People Lead) for eight colleagues specialised in AI and Software Engineering — conducting 1-on-1s, supporting career development, and writing performance reviews alongside the main Solution Architect role.
  • Support colleagues ranging from junior professionals to seasoned experts with over 20 years of experience.
Systems Thinking Team Topologies DDD AWS Azure SAFe DORA Metrics SRE ADRs Radical Candor Event Storming Micro-frontends CI/CD Next.js React TypeScript SSR SSG Headless CMS GitHub Copilot Cursor Claude Code Codex

Industry: Automotive

Senior Full-stack Engineer and Tech Lead | New Business and Customer Innovation

02/2018 – 06/2021

As Senior Full-stack Engineer and Tech Lead, I contributed to the creation of innovative digital products by translating early concepts into robust, customer-centric solutions.

  • Developed digital products in cross-functional teams using Lean principles.
  • Helped establish a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making.
  • Optimized value delivery while maintaining adaptability in uncertain product environments.
  • Provided technical leadership across web, mobile, backend, and cloud technologies.
  • Supported the successful delivery of multiple digital products through hands-on engineering and technical guidance.
iOS development React Native React.js Spring Boot Node.js AWS Cognito AWS DynamoDB AWS Lambda Amazon S3 Amazon ECS AWS Fargate AWS Amplify Amazon CloudWatch CloudFoundry Kubernetes JavaScript TypeScript Kotlin Java MongoDB RabbitMQ

Industry: Automotive

netvico GmbH

Stuttgart, Germany · 06/2014 – 01/2018

Software Developer | Team Lead from 10/2016

06/2014 – 01/2018

At netvico GmbH, I worked as a software developer and later as Team Lead, combining hands-on development with team coordination, technical planning, and engineering process improvement.

  • Managed and mentored a team of developers while remaining actively involved in software development.
  • Contributed to project planning, architecture, and implementation of digital products.
  • Helped professionalize software development practices by improving processes and methodologies.
  • Increased engineering efficiency and product quality through more structured development workflows.
  • Delivered products and solutions for clients including Vögele Shoes, Daimler, and Deutsche Bahn.
  • Successfully bridged hands-on software engineering, customer needs, and team leadership in a growing product environment.
JavaScript TypeScript Angular React Node.js jQuery Lodash Meteor d3.js SASS Docker C# Python Git Jenkins MySQL MongoDB

Industry: Connected Business, Digital Signage, Omnichannel

mm-lab GmbH

Kornwestheim, Germany · 09/2012 – 06/2014

Software Engineer

09/2012 – 06/2014

At mm-lab GmbH, I developed and integrated software solutions for the automotive industry, with a focus on automotive test track management systems and vehicle telematics.

  • Contributed to the development and integration of automotive software solutions.
  • Specialized in test track management systems and operational software for vehicle-related environments.
  • Took responsibility for Linux administration and quality assurance engineering.
  • Helped ensure stable operation, maintainability, and performance of software products.
  • Worked successfully in a technically demanding domain that required reliability, integration discipline, and close attention to operational quality.
Linux Shell Scripting Virtualization C++ Git SVN MySQL Perl PHP

Industry: Vehicle Telematics

Earlier Experience

Daedalus – Data, Decisions and Language

Madrid, Spain · 05/2011 – 08/2012
Software Analyst

At Daedalus, I worked on the design, development, and maintenance of products and R&D projects in the field of Natural Language Processing.

  • Contributed to NLP products and R&D projects involving both frontend and backend development.
  • Worked across product development, maintenance, and research-oriented implementation tasks.
  • Applied a broad technical stack across Java, Linux, databases, web technologies, and service integrations.
  • Succeeded in an R&D-heavy environment by combining analytical thinking, software engineering, and adaptability across different parts of the stack.
Java Linux MySQL PHP LAMP stack JavaScript jQuery Visual C# Visual C++ Git REST SOAP web services

Industry: Natural Language and Data Processing

Primeur

Madrid, Spain · 04/2010 – 05/2011
Programmer Analyst

At Primeur, I worked on backend development in the area of Service-Oriented Architecture, delivering enterprise integration solutions for large clients.

  • Developed backend solutions for enterprise integration and SOA environments.
  • Worked with IBM WebSphere Message Broker, IBM MQ, ESQL, Java, C#, and SQL.
  • Delivered software integration consulting work for clients including IBM, El Corte Inglés, Repsol/YPF, and Mitsubishi Motors.
  • Built a strong foundation in enterprise architecture, messaging systems, integration patterns, and backend reliability.
  • Succeeded by learning complex enterprise technologies quickly and applying them in client-facing delivery contexts.
IBM WebSphere Message Broker IBM MQ ESQL Java C# SQL

Industry: Software Integration Consulting, Service-Oriented Architecture

Deimos Space

Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain · 03/2008 – 08/2008
Research Internship

At Deimos Space, I worked as an R&D intern on advanced networks and communication systems, particularly in satellite communications and maritime communications.

  • Participated in R&D activities related to advanced communication systems.
  • Worked on projects including SESAMO and BAIP2020.
  • Contributed to research involving satellite mobility systems and wireless sensor networks.
  • Gained early experience in high-tech engineering environments where rigor, technical curiosity, and structured problem-solving were essential.

Industry: Space Sector, High-Tech Projects


Education

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Madrid, Spain · 09/2009

MS in Telecommunications Engineering, majoring in Telecommunication Systems

5-year degree, pre-Bologna system · ISCED 7 / EQF Level 7

The Telecommunications Engineering degree provided comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in information transmission and processing. It covered telecommunications technologies, networks, system design, architecture and integration, software engineering, and cybersecurity.

Thesis: Design and development of a Java application for the harmonic analysis of musical scores · With Honors, MH

Telecommunications Signal Processing Networks & Protocols Computer Architecture Microprocessors Electronics Digital Systems Software Engineering C / C++ MATLAB Linux Cybersecurity

Languages

Spanish Native
English C1
German C1
Greek Learning

English certification: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), University of Cambridge, 05/2011.

Certifications & Training

Additional Information

Driving License: Category B
Personal Interests: Science and technology, travel (34 countries and counting), music, photography, guitar playing, music composition, home recording, and foosball (Kicker! ⚽).