Carlos I. Pérez-Sechi - Technology & Innovation Leader

About Me

Innovative technology referent with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and building high-performing teams across multiple industries. I specialize in developing and implementing technology strategies that optimize corporate resources, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Services

AI Chatbots & Assistants

Design, deploy, and optimize AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants tailored to your business needs.

Document Repositories

Implement intelligent document repositories with LLMs for efficient knowledge retrieval and management.

Internal Knowledge Portals

Create AI-driven knowledge portals to centralize and streamline organizational information.

Performance Optimization

Enhance the performance of your AI applications with fine-tuning, scaling, and monitoring strategies.

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Skills

Technology & Tools

AI Engineering: Ollama, VertexAI, QLoRA, PEFT, RASA
Machine Learning (ML): SAS Enterprise Miner, Base SAS, PyTorch, Tensorflow
Data Analytics & Visualization: Plotly, Matplotlib, NetworkX, PowerBI, Tableau, Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn
Cloud Technologies: AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, ELB, S3, Lambda), GCP (GKE, VertexAI, BigQuery, AppEngine), Azure (Functions, AI Studio)
DevOps: Ansible Playbooks, Terraform IaC, Docker Containers, Kubernetes Orchestration
Software Development: Python, .NET Framework/Core, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++
Web/Mobile Frameworks: ReactJS (Next.js), Angular 2→15, React Native, Expo, Ionic
Database Management: MySQL/PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server (RDBMS), MongoDB/CouchDB (NoSQL)
API Management: OAuth2/JWT, BIM 360 Integration, AWS API Gateway

Methodologies & Operations

Agile Framework Implementation: Scrum (Jira/Taiga/Productive), Kanban (Trello), SAFe 5.0, LeSS
Lean Process Optimization: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, 5S Methodology
CI/CD Pipeline Design: GitHub Actions, Jenkins Pipelines, ArgoCD (GitOps)
Data Governance: GDPR Compliance, DCAM Framework, Data Lineage (Apache Atlas)
Quality Assurance: TDD (PyTest/Jest/PHPUnit/xUnit), BDD (Cucumber/Gherkin), SonarQube Static Analysis
Cybersecurity: OWASP Top 10 Mitigation, ISO27001 Risk Assessment & Control Implementation Framework
Incident Management: ITIL v4 Framework, PagerDuty Integration, Postmortem RCA
Compliance Frameworks: GDPR Implementation, HIPAA Technical Safeguards, SOC2 Controls
Performance Engineering: Load Testing (apache JMeter), APM (New Relic/Dynatrace/Splunk), Scaling Strategies

Leadership & Strategy

Digital Transformation: McKinsey 7S Alignment, Technology Radar Implementation, DX Maturity Assessment
Innovation Strategy: Design Thinking Workshops, TRIZ Methodology, Technology Scouting
Growth Strategies: Blue Ocean Strategy, Ansoff Matrix Application, Market Penetration Tactics
Organizational Design: Spotify Model Adaptation, Team Topologies Implementation
Change Management: ADKAR Framework, Kotter's 8-Step Process, Change Impact Analysis
Strategic Planning: OKR Development, Balanced Scorecard, Hoshin Kanri Deployment
Mergers & Acquisitions: IT Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration (PMI), Capability Mapping
Talent Development: Competency Matrix Design, 70-20-10 Model Implementation, Leadership Pipelines
Stakeholder Management: RACI Matrix Development, Power/Interest Grid Analysis

Languages

Spanish - Native
English - C1
German - B1
French - B1

Success Stories

As an AI consultant, I've helped organizations across industries implement cutting-edge solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Here's how I've transformed challenges into opportunities for my clients:

AI-Powered Workplace Analytics Platform

hyTeams | Madrid | Jan 2022 – March 2025

Partnered with hyTeams to architect and implement an innovative AI platform that revolutionized how IBEX 35 companies manage hybrid workplaces, boosting employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

How I Helped

Designed and delivered a complete AI-powered workplace analytics solution, enabling data-driven decisions for optimizing office resources
Coordinated remote development teams across three countries, ensuring seamless collaboration and on-time delivery
Implemented privacy-preserving LLM architecture that achieved ISO27001 certification, addressing critical security concerns
Delivered context-aware AI chatbots that reduced support costs by 40%, providing immediate ROI for the client
Set up infrastructure for scalable AI deployments using Ollama, LLama 3, and VertexAI, ensuring enterprise-grade performance

Outcomes

81% continuous platform adoption rate across 10,000+ users
Transformed workspace management for 10+ IBEX 35/EURO STOXX 50 corporations
Established client as an innovation leader in the hybrid work technology space

Python 3.+ LangChain LlamaIndex Pandas Numpy Scikit-Learn Pytorch Plotly NetworkX WebAssembly React Native React Strapi Node.js PostgreSQL Ansible GitOps Ollama GCP Vertex AI GCP AppEngine GCP BigQuery Microsoft Graph Azure DevOps

Business Development International PM Sales and Marketing Strategy Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams Operations Analytics

Enterprise Digital Transformation Consultancy

bicg | Madrid | Aug 2019 – March 2025

Consulted with Fortune 500 clients to implement AI-driven digital transformation initiatives that enhanced data analytics capabilities and streamlined operations.

How I Helped

Developed custom AI models for real estate optimization and employee relationship mapping, delivering actionable insights for strategic decision-making
Created interactive data visualization dashboards that made complex information accessible to 50,000+ users across client organizations
Implemented advanced customer segmentation using machine learning algorithms, enabling targeted marketing strategies
Automated routine HR processes with conversational AI, allowing client teams to focus on high-value activities

Outcomes

15+ successful transformation projects delivered on time and within budget
20-30% productivity improvement through optimized collaborative environments
Empowered 50,000+ users with data-driven insights for better decision-making

PowerBI Tableau Dash Potly Python 3.+ Apache Beam Pandas Numpy React D3.js Node.js Big Query Power Apps Microsoft Places Microsoft Active Directory Microsoft Office 365 SAP SuccessFactors HCM Archibus Autodesk Platform Services

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Digital Consultancy Talent Coaching Project Management ML Modeling People Analytics Workplace Transformation

Enterprise-Scale Digital Transformation Program

Decathlon | Madrid | Jun 2017 – Jul 2019

Led Decathlon Spain's comprehensive digital transformation initiative, creating a tech-focused culture and implementing solutions that significantly enhanced operational efficiency.

How I Helped

Established and nurtured an open-source community of 100+ developers, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing
Orchestrated full GDPR compliance implementation, protecting 5M+ customer records and mitigating legal risks
Engineered data processing pipelines handling 1TB+ daily inventory data, enabling real-time business insights
Implemented containerized application deployment, dramatically improving scalability and reliability
Introduced automated testing frameworks that reduced production incidents by 75%, improving customer experience

Outcomes

Created a sustainable tech community that continues to drive innovation
Achieved full GDPR compliance with 80% reduction in data breach risk
Delivered 70% infrastructure efficiency improvements, reducing operational costs

AWS Airflow Kubernetes GDPR Jenkins Ansible Terraform PHP Symfony PostgreSQL/MySQL

DevOps & Data Engineering Talent Coaching Risk Management Open Source Community Leadership Operations Analytics

Cloud Migration & System Modernization Project

Decathlon | Madrid | Feb 2015 – Jun 2017

Guided Decathlon Spain through a complex legacy-to-cloud migration, implementing modern microservices architecture and developing critical workforce management systems.

How I Helped

Architected and executed migration from legacy monolith to AWS microservices architecture with 99.999% reliability
Created workforce planning solution that optimized scheduling for 13,000+ employees across multiple locations
Implemented modern CI/CD pipelines that accelerated deployment cycles from hours to minutes
Conducted cloud cost optimization analysis that identified significant savings opportunities

Outcomes

300% improvement in deployment velocity through automated processes
40% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs through optimization
Seamless workforce management for 13,000+ employees nationwide
Enhanced system stability with containerized, scalable architecture

AWS Kubernetes Jenkins Terraform PHP Symfony PostgreSQL

Cloud Migration CI/CD Automation Cost Optimization Technical Leadership

Supply Chain Security & Traceability Platform

SICPA | Madrid & Lausanne | Mar 2013 – Feb 2015

Delivered mission-critical secure systems for government and enterprise clients, implementing advanced data visualization and security engineering that safeguarded vital supply chains against counterfeit risks.

How I Helped

Designed intuitive front-end interfaces for complex security/traceability solutions, enhancing usability for government stakeholders
Engineered sophisticated product traceability dashboards with OLAP Cube integration, providing real-time visibility into supply chain movements
Introduced robust testing frameworks that improved code quality by 25%, ensuring system reliability in critical applications
Optimized development lifecycle through structured methodologies, accelerating time-to-market for security solutions

Outcomes

Enhanced system reliability reducing tracking errors by 15%, protecting client revenue and reputation
Standardized testing processes across 5 product teams, creating sustainable quality assurance practices
Strengthened supply chain security for national-level initiatives in multiple countries

Drupal 7 PHPUnit AngularJS PostgreSQL Selenium Maven OLAP Cubes CentOS RPM Packaging

Security Engineering QA Automation Data Visualization Application Deployment Cloud Optimization System Scalability

High-Traffic Career Portal & Educational Platform

Centro de Estudios Financieros | Madrid | Jan 2011 – Mar 2013

Partnered with this leading educational institution to develop and optimize a scalable career portal that connected thousands of students with employment opportunities while streamlining educational resource delivery.

How I Helped

Architected and implemented a robust full-stack career portal capable of handling 3,000+ concurrent users with zero downtime
Conducted comprehensive stakeholder workshops to gather precise requirements, ensuring alignment with educational objectives
Delivered a custom CMS solution that efficiently managed 400+ active job listings with minimal administrative overhead
Provided responsive technical support for students and corporate partners, ensuring seamless platform adoption

Outcomes

Successfully launched platform supporting 15,000+ active users, becoming a critical recruitment channel
Achieved 40% faster application response times through database query optimization, enhancing user experience
Created a sustainable talent pipeline between educational institution and industry partners

PHP Symfony MySQL jQuery Drupal

Full-Stack Development Stakeholder Management Project Management CMS Architecture Client Relatoinship Management

Cross-Border E-Commerce & Network Infrastructure Project

HLi | Madrid & Paris | Mar 2008 – Mar 2010

Delivered critical technical expertise for a Franco-Spanish telecommunications initiative, developing scalable e-commerce infrastructure and implementing cross-country network solutions for mobile commerce applications.

How I Helped

Engineered robust backend services for M6 Mobile e-commerce platform, enabling secure transaction processing across multiple countries
Designed and implemented cross-border network infrastructure connecting Paris-Madrid operations, ensuring seamless communication
Developed sophisticated monitoring solutions for distributed systems, allowing for proactive issue resolution
Optimized CI/CD pipelines for telecom applications, significantly reducing deployment times and technical risk

Outcomes

Reduced network downtime by 30% through strategic infrastructure improvements, enhancing operational reliability
Successfully scaled mobile commerce platform to handle 50,000+ monthly transactions with 99.9% uptime
Enabled client's successful expansion into new European markets through reliable technical infrastructure