Abel Sanz Paredes

Professional Profile

With over 20 years of expertise in MVC architecture using PHP, J2EE, and .NET, I am a seasoned Full Stack professional with experience across diverse domains including insurance, banking, telecommunications, and the public sector.

My background covers the full software lifecycle: analysis, front-end and back-end development, database modeling, system design, environment management, and team leadership.

Professional Experience & Roles

Throughout my career, I have successfully performed multiple roles, including:

• Developer
• Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Software Architect
• Full Stack Engineer
• Tech Lead
• Team Lead

I bring extensive international experience, having collaborated with major companies across Europe and Latin America, such as HISCOX, KPMG, ERICSSON, MOVISTAR, and TELEFONICA I+D.

Leadership & Technical Expertise

Over the last five years as a Team & Tech Lead, my core responsibilities have included:

• Leading and mentoring development teams, fostering ownership and professional growth
• Delegating tasks effectively to enhance team performance and accountability
• Designing scalable, maintainable application architectures
• Leading code refactoring initiatives to improve code quality and long-term sustainability
• Defining and adapting version control strategies aligned with client needs and Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban)
• Managing CI/CD pipelines, including automation of build and deployment processes to improve release efficiency
• Applying strong business vision to enhance project outcomes
• Conducting refinement sessions with product owners and stakeholders to clarify requirements and align objectives

Main Expertise

• Extensive experience managing multiple projects using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM and KANBAN
• Proven experience as a Team & Tech Lead, guiding teams and overseeing technical delivery
• Strong leadership in high-pressure environments, maintaining effectiveness under stress with solid problem-solving skills
• Full Stack Engineer with deep expertise in:
  • Front-end and back-end development
  • Database modeling
  • Testing
  • Requirements gathering
  • System design
  • Deployments, including Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)
  • Application maintenance
• Broad business-oriented mindset, with a strong ability to understand complex business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions
• High adaptability to new methodologies and frameworks, with proven experience working on and improving existing codebases