Summary
Juan Villalobos is a Lead Software Engineer with 11 years of experience, currently driving modernization and delivery at IBM Consulting by blending front-end excellence with scalable cloud architectures. He specializes in creating atomic design systems and developer standards that close the gap between design and engineering, having scaled teams and boosted sprint velocity dramatically — most notably growing a Medi-Cal portal team from 2 to 7 while increasing velocity 312%. Comfortable across React, TypeScript, Node.js and CI/CD-driven microservices, he pairs hands-on implementation with design thinking and facilitation skills to improve cross-functional collaboration. His background includes both enterprise modernization and small-business web builds, and his Air Force Reserve engineering experience adds practical discipline in surveying, drafting and GIS workflows. Equally passionate about mentorship and process improvement, he focuses on building teams that deliver accessible, maintainable software.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Information Systems with a Minor in Business Administration, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Information Systems with a Minor in Business Administration at California State University, Chico