Lexia Learning
Jorge Gonzalez is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in engineering and product development within the education sector. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Engineering for Student Apps at Lexia Learning, Jorge oversees the development of student-facing applications and APIs, while leading a multi-year project to optimize product architectures for better scalability. Prior roles include Director of Engineering for ELL at Lexia Learning, where Jorge successfully built a comprehensive English Language Development platform, and Chief Technology Officer at Wilson Language Training, where modern UX practices were integrated into literacy programs. With a strong foundation in systems architecture and project management, Jorge held various executive positions at EF Educational Tours and EF Education First, contributing to significant technological advancements and growth. Jorge possesses a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Harvard University and a B.S. in Computer Science and Biology from Tufts University.
Lexia Learning
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Lexia is a Cambium brand, one of the best-known and most highly respected reading technology companies in the world. Founded more than 35 years ago with private funding and grants obtained from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Lexia products are now used by millions of students across the world. Lexia® Core5® Reading, the company’s award-winning, flagship product, has set the standard for technology-based reading instruction by providing explicit, systematic, personalized learning on fundamental literacy skills for elementary students of all abilities. With the addition of Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® for non-proficient readers in grades six and above, Lexia continues its promise to improve student literacy by leveraging technology to personalize learning and simplifying the use of data to drive instruction.