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Juan Herbst

@juanherbst

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Servant leader with 20 years of software engineering experience.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

I am a seasoned engineering leader with two decades of experience in software engineering, dedicated to building high-performing teams through a servant leadership approach. My journey has seen me scale and lead diverse technical teams of over 140 engineers, fostering an environment of empathy, open communication, and continuous learning. I believe in prioritizing customer value and aligning technical efforts with business goals, which has enabled me to deliver transformative results by modernizing legacy systems and addressing technical debt.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, I am also exploring the realms of Artificial Intelligence. My philosophy centers around investing in people and creating a culture of ownership and growth. I have been recognized as a strategic thinker and practical problem solver, combining mentorship with technical expertise to drive operational efficiency and innovative solutions that yield meaningful business outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Engineering

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M EGA - THE PRIVACY COMPANY

Jan 2024 - Jan 2024 (0 months)

Led Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to deliver complex B2C SaaS products, focusing on secure cloud storage and communication tools. Cultivated an Agile culture and aligned engineering strategies with organizational goals, managing a global team of 140 engineers.

Engineering Strategy People Leadership DevSecOps Agile Vendor Management Continuous Improvement Cloud Computing C++PHP Kotlin

Technology Enablement Tribe Engineering Lead

ONE NZ/Vodafone New Zealand

Nov 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Oversaw engineering and quality assurance within the Technology Enablement Tribe, managing Agile transformations and leading DevSecOps and Integration Chapters. Focused on modernizing CI/CD pipelines and enhancing technical excellence.

Agile DevSecOps Engineering Leadership Integration CI CD Vendor Management Recruitment Azure MuleSoft

Solution Architecture Practice Manager

Waka Kotahi

May 2021 - Nov 2021 (6 months)

Co-led the Solution Architect Practice, focusing on recruiting and scaling teams to support project delivery. Enhanced collaboration and communication to maximize platform utilization and improve architecture delivery processes.

Solution Architecture Team Leadership Project Delivery People Leadership Communication Agile Team Collaboration Quality Assurance Governance

Chapter Lead – Integration Software Engineering & QA Manager

The Warehouse Group

Nov 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 6 months)

Led the Integration Chapter during the Agile Transformation, modernizing the integration estate and enhancing architecture. Managed engineering functions across multiple brands, ensuring successful delivery across critical areas.

Agile Integration Architecture Engineering Management Vendor Management Elasticsearch Team Leadership Quality Assurance AWS

Lead Software Engineer

Tradify

Mar 2017 - Nov 2017 (8 months)

Transformed a team into a high-performing unit by introducing Scrum and DevOps practices. Re-architected a monolithic application into microservices, improving platform stability and performance.

C++Microservices DevOps Technical Leadership Agile Cloud Architecture Observability Recruitment

Lead Software Engineer

Accordo

Mar 2016 - Jan 2017 (10 months)

Developed Microsoft Licensing and Compliance Software, focusing on reducing technical debt and modernizing systems. Led the team in rewriting the front and back end to align with business goals.

C++Azure SQL Server Microservices Technical Leadership DevOps Scrum Solution Architecture

Lead Software Engineer

Findly

May 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 8 months)

Led a team delivering APIs and scalable recruitment platforms. Implemented DevOps practices and achieved significant performance improvements, enhancing customer experience.