Maria Gomez
I am currently the Head of Technology at ThoughtWorks Spain. I have been a software developer and architect for more than 10 years. I have worked with many different technologies and domains, which has helped me advise stakeholders to make the right technology decisions. I joined ThoughtWorks in London in 2012 and since then have lead teams in the United Kingdom, India, Germany, USA, Ecuador, and Spain.
I am also a speaker and an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the IT industry.
The Interview
The thing I love most about my work is
The people! Intelligent, helpful and honest ThoughtWorkers, from the member of my first team back in the UK to everyone I have had the privilege to meet all over the world. The thing that amazes me the most is that you can always find someone to have a geeky conversation about the latest on cloud computing or where the best tacos in town are! :P
I came to find ThoughtWorks by
I started reading Martin Fowler's books and blog when I was in university and I also used tools made by ThoughtWorkers like Selenium early in my career. After a few years working in London, I felt I needed to be challenged more and tried my luck applying at ThoughtWorks UK.
The best advice I can give a current or future ThoughtWorker is
It is OK to say "I don't know". Everyone in ThoughtWorks understands that and are more than willing to help you in your journey
