Jose M. Gulias Lugo

Full Stack Developer, Engineering Manager

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Summary

Engineering Lead with over a decade of experience delivering high-impact digital products across agencies, startups, and global enterprises. Specializing in leading cross-functional teams, driving product strategy, and bridging the gap between business, design, and engineering. Deep expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and design systems, with a focus on building teams that ship thoughtfully designed, user-centric experiences.

Experience

Change.org

Feb 2026 - Present

Senior Engineering Manager (M4)

Feb 2026 - Present

Leading engineering teams at Change.org, advancing Change.vote and civic engagement products.

  • Set technical strategy and developed multiple engineering teams.

Metalab

Sep 2023 - Feb 2026

Engineering Lead II

Dec 2024 - Feb 2026

Defined product architecture with Next.js, React Server Components, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL.

  • Aligned product, design, and clients on roadmaps; led planning, demos, and technical narratives.

Engineering Lead I

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024

Led cross-functional teams delivering client projects aligned to product goals.

  • Mentored developers and reinforced quality, career growth, and psychological safety.

frog, part of Capgemini Invent

Aug 2021 - Sep 2023

Associate Director of Technology

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

Led technical strategy for Banorte, General Electric, Reuters, and Coppel.

  • Guided delivery pods, architecture, technical planning, and pre-sales across client programs.

Senior Solutions Architect

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

Designed enterprise architectures for regulatory, performance, and integration needs.

  • Led discovery and workshops defining scalable frontend and backend approaches.

Senior Design Technologist

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

Built design-system foundations and prototypes with Web Components, React, Sass, and Storybook.

King Tide

Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

Head of Frontend

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Senior Full Stack Developer

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

ktc Agency

Apr 2015 - Feb 2020

Tech Lead

Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

Senior Full Stack Developer

Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

Junior Frontend Developer

Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

Kraken Agency

Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

Junior Frontend Developer

Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

Education

Computer Science, B.S. — Universidad de las Americas, A.C. (2011 - 2014)

Languages

English (Full Professional) · Spanish (Native)

Certifications

  • Novell Certified Linux Administrator
  • Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
  • LPI Level 1 Exam 101
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert