Javier Cruz

Javier Cruz has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Javier began their career as a Junior Designer at the Museo Interactivo Mirador in 2006, where they gained experience in museography and interactive exhibitions. In 2010, they completed an education internship at gozARTE. From 2007 to 2012, they worked as an Industrial Designer at the Museo Interactivo Mirador, focusing on the development, design, and production of museum exhibits.

In 2012, Javier started working as a freelance consultant in interactive design and programming, collaborating with the Ecoarte research and artistic experimentation group. Their responsibilities included interactive solution development and data visualization, with a particular emphasis on Kinect interactions.

Javier then transitioned to RedDrummer in 2015, initially as a Data Visualization Developer and later as the Manager of Dynamic Data Visualization (DDV) Creation. Javier led a team of data scientists, developers, and designers to create an integrated business environment aimed at improving work quality and well-being. The role also involved overcoming technological limitations and facilitating the transition to a data-driven business model.

Most recently, Javier joined DrumWave in 2019 as the Chief Data Officer. Their current responsibilities are not specified, but as CDO, they likely oversees the organization's data strategy and governance.

Overall, Javier Cruz's work experience encompasses design, programming, data visualization, and management, showcasing their ability to adapt and contribute effectively to various professional environments.

Javier Cruz's education history is as follows:

From 2001 to 2006, Javier attended Universidad de Chile, where they obtained a degree in Diseño Industrial (Industrial Design).

In 2010, Javier attended Universidad de Zaragoza for a one-year program and earned a Master's degree in Museos, Educación y Comunicación (Museums, Education, and Communication), focusing on becoming an educator and communicator for museums.

In 2011, Javier pursued a short-term diploma program at Universidad del Desarrollo in Diseño de Interacción y Physical Computing (Interaction Design) to further enhance their skills in interaction design.

In 2019, Javier participated in an Executive Education program at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Data Science: Bridging Principles and Practice.

In addition to their formal education, Javier obtained several certifications. In May 2021, they completed the Blockchain Basics course offered by Coursera and the Formação Engenheiro de Blockchain: O Curso Completo! from Udemy. In August 2017, Javier completed the JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts course from Udemy, and in December 2016, they completed the Learn and Understand NodeJS course, also from Udemy.