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Carlos I. Pérez-Sechi

GenAI platform, security, governance and FinOps

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Skills

Core Competencies

A blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to drive innovation.

Technology & Tools

  • Generative AI: LLMs, RAG, NLP, Prompt Engineering, AI Chatbots & Virtual Assistants
  • AI Frameworks & APIs: LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI / GPT API
  • Machine Learning: TensorFlow / PyTorch, AI Model Fine-Tuning, Model Training
  • MLOps & LLMOps
  • Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, GCP, Azure Functions
  • DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet, Linux
  • Programming: Python, TypeScript, Java, C#, .NET, PHP
  • Frameworks & Tools: AngularJS, Symfony, Maven, Jasmine
  • Data: MongoDB, MySQL, OLAP, Data Analysis
  • APIs & Formats: REST, JSON, XML

Methodologies & Operations

  • Agile: Scrum, Kanban, Agile Project Management
  • Software Development Methodologies
  • Software Architecture
  • Technical Requirements
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Information Security
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Project Engineering & Tracking
  • Open Source Software
  • User Experience

Leadership & Strategy

  • Digital Transformation: Business & HR Transformation
  • Business Strategy: Market & Marketing Strategy
  • Business Development: B2B, Sales, Global Account Management, CRM
  • Product Management
  • International Project Management
  • Team Leadership: Multidisciplinary Teams, Team Building & Performance
  • Mentoring & Employee Training
  • Community Building
  • Negotiation

Communication

Languages

Spanish

Native

English

Full Professional

French

Professional Working

German

Limited Working

Experience

Success Stories & Experience

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

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perez-sechi

AI Solutions Consultant | Freelance

Madrid (Remote) | Mar 2025 – Present

Generative AI: From Pilot to Production

I help enterprises architect, assess, and industrialize advanced AI and LLM solutions. From scaling proof-of-concepts into production-grade systems to ensuring rigorous corporate compliance, I specialize in transforming organizations through secure and reliable AI-driven innovation.

Recent Projects
  • Pharma Compliance & AI Marketing Governance (100,000+ users): Led data governance and regulatory compliance frameworks for enterprise AI-based systems, managing the supply chain for generative AI-supported marketing assets, evaluating audiovisual content, and verifying Product Information Management (PIM) processes.
  • Enterprise Chatbot Industrialization (70,000+ users): Industrialized the system architecture for an enterprise chatbot, migrated the initial PoC to a fully scalable cloud environment, and implemented strict LLM governance protocols to ensure safety and system traceability.
  • Intelligent Document Repositories & RAG (40,000+ employees): Spearheaded a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application using NoSQL databases for document retrieval, industrializing the LLM-powered chat system with rigorous AI-evaluation and risk tracing protocols.
Technologies & Skills
Azure AI Foundry Azure OpenAI Amazon Bedrock Azure Web Apps Python FastAPI React MongoDB Atlas LibreChat LiteLLM Langfuse RAGAS Arize Phoenix Aprimo DAM Veeva Quality
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Digital Transformation Manager

Madrid (Hybrid) | Aug 2019 – Mar 2025

Enterprise Digital Transformation Consultancy

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.
Technologies & Skills
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Generative AI Large Language Models (LLM) LLMOps MLOps Prompt Engineering Model Training Azure Functions TypeScript REST APIs Team Leadership B2B
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Decathlon España

Project Manager

Madrid | Jun 2017 – Jul 2019

Enterprise-Scale Digital Transformation Program

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.
Technologies & Skills
Project Management International Project Management Product Management Software Development Methodologies MLOps TypeScript Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Employee Training
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Decathlon España

DevOps Engineer

Madrid & Barcelona (Hybrid) | Feb 2015 – Jun 2017

Cloud Migration & System Modernization Project

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.
Technologies & Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform MongoDB TypeScript REST APIs Open Source Software Digital Transformation Community Building
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SICPA

Software Engineer

Madrid | Mar 2013 – Feb 2015

Supply Chain Security & Traceability Platform

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.
Technologies & Skills
AngularJS PHP Maven MongoDB Linux OLAP REST APIs Information Security Data Analysis User Experience
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Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF)

Software Engineer

Madrid | Jan 2011 – Mar 2013

High-Traffic Career Portal & Educational Platform

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.
Technologies & Skills
PHP REST APIs JSON XML Software Development Software Quality Assurance Project Management Product Management
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Groupe HLI

Operations Engineer

Madrid | Feb 2008 – Mar 2010

Cross-Border E-Commerce & Network Infrastructure Project

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.
Technologies & Skills
REST APIs JSON XML Enterprise Software B2B Software Development Methodologies

Academic background

Education

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PhD. Data Science

Complutense University of Madrid

Nov 2022 – May 2026 Cum Laude

Thesis: Análisis de Teoría de Juegos Cooperativos mediante Redes Sociales

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MSc. Data Mining & Business Intelligence

Complutense University of Madrid

Oct 2019 – Jun 2021
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BSc. Telecommunications Engineering (Telematics)

Polytechnics University of Madrid

Sep 2013 – Jun 2016

Recognition

Awards & Certifications

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Certificate in Data Mining and Business Analytics by SAS

2021
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Telecommunications Liberalization Award (National Best Academic Record & Degree Project) by COITT

2016
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Diploma for the Best Academic Record in Telematics Engineering by COITT

2016
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist BizTalk Server 2006

2009

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