Summary
Fernando Jiménez is a payments and personalization specialist with 18 years of software engineering experience, now focused on EMV chip personalization, validation, and digital product operations across the Americas. He has progressed from Java and Ruby on Rails development into technical consulting, project leadership and regional EMV analyst roles at Thales, Giesecke+Devrient and now American Express, delivering secure, high-volume card personalization and operational improvements. Fernando combines hands-on development experience with process-driven product ops, emphasizing milestone-based problem solving and continuous improvement. Known for blending technical rigor with a human, respectful approach, he also prioritizes knowledge sharing and networking to keep solutions practical and forward-looking.
18 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Spanish, English, French