Summary
Laura Canales is a results-driven technology team leader with 10 years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule. Currently leading teams at NTT DATA, she blends hands-on knowledge from earlier roles in mobile and .NET development with deep expertise in QA and test management (ISTQB certifications through CTAL). Laura excels at coordinating client-facing requirements, production rollouts and training, turning complex stakeholder needs into reliable, low-risk deployments. Her background in physical sciences and research (DEA/PhD-level work in materials science) gives her a methodical, data-informed approach to problem solving and process improvement. Known for building clear communication channels between clients and engineers, she prioritizes predictable delivery and measurable quality outcomes. Based in Santander, Spain, she brings a rare mix of technical breadth, QA rigor and team-centred leadership.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctorado, Ciencia de los materiales e Ingenieria Metalúrgica - DEA, Doctorado, Ciencia de los materiales e Ingenieria Metalúrgica - DEA at Universidad de Oviedo
Beca de Formación de Personal Investigador (FPI), Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods, Beca de Formación de Personal Investigador (FPI), Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods at Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia
Licenciada en Ciencias Fisicas, Materials Sciences, Licenciada en Ciencias Fisicas, Materials Sciences at Universidad de Cantabria
ISTQB® CTAL - Test Manager, Calidad software, ISTQB® CTAL - Test Manager, Calidad software at ISTQB® CTAL - Test Manager
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, QA - Aplicaciones informáticas, ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, QA - Aplicaciones informáticas at ISTQB CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE