About me

I'm a strategy and tech leader focused on driving impactful change through operational excellence.

I thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations. My background in engineering gives me a unique perspective on leveraging both technology and human potential to drive business outcomes and operational efficiency. I believe in creating environments whe clear communication and strong culture enable teams to stay aligned, motivated, and focused on delivering impact.

A summary of my areas of professional experience

Strategic leadership: Driving high-level business initiatives and ensuring effective execution.
My approach is people-first, believing that with the right team, no challenge is impossible. I align teams with organisational objectives through clear communication and structured planning. By empowering individuals and fostering innovative thinking, I create an environment where everyone is motivated to excel. My focus on personal mastery encourages team members to engage fully and contribute to delivering impactful results.
Operational efficiency: Guiding teams of all sizes towards success with clarity and efficiency.
I focus on aligning teams at all levels with clear goals, ensuring efficient navigation toward company objectives. By establishing effective systems and maintaining a consistent cadence for communication, I’ve successfully guided teams through different organisational and scaling challenges, driving impactful outcomes while motivating teams to achieve their best work.
Web application engineering: Architecture, development, deployment, monitoring and scaling.
I bring with me 17 years of hands-on experience with full-stack technologies, using JavaScript, Typescript, .NET and JVM languages. My background includes frontend, backend, operations, networking, and sysadmin roles, both internally and as a consultant across various industries. I've successfully guided diverse projects from ideation to production: from on-prem to cloud-native,from static to ssr/isr and everything in between.
Culture building: My product is: Impact at the organisation, team and individual level.
I prioritise a culture of transparency and trust, ensuring alignment across all levels of the organisation. My approach centres on authentic and purposeful communication. By fostering open dialogue and inclusive initiatives, I help cultivate an environment that empowers employees, drives engagement, and enhances overall team morale.
Community Relations: Experience organising, MC-ing and speaking at industry events.
I acted as Technical Director of Vuejs Amsterdam, JS World Conference, React Live, Angular NL and diverse local meet-ups organised by Frontend Love. I have been a speaker, co-host and master of ceremonies of JS World Conference 2020 and Vuejs Amsterdam 2020 as well as multiple series of developer-focused content. These roles have enriched my understanding of industry trends and expanded my professional network, allowing me to bring valuable insights back to my teams.

I got my education from here

2007 - 2010

Studies in Computer Technology Engineering (Unfinished)

Monterrey Institue of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) ·Mexico City, Mexico

2010

Diploma Course in Management Skills (112 Hours)

Monterrey Institue of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) ·Mexico City, Mexico

My professional journey

In my 18+ years of professional experience I've had the pleasure to work with many organizations and teams on a variety of projects across different industries.

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My professional journey
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Israel Roldán

Chief of Staff at GoodHabitz, Europe's leading EdTech company, on a mission to unlock hidden potential in organisations through human skills development. Passionate about leveraging technology and human potential to drive business outcomes and operational efficiency.