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Core Competencies

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

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, GCP, Azure
  • DevOps: Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Software Development: Python, .NET, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++
  • Web/Mobile Frameworks: ReactJS, Angular, React Native
  • Database Management: SQL, NoSQL
  • API Management: OAuth2/JWT, AWS API Gateway

Methodologies & Operations

  • Agile: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS
  • Lean Process Optimization
  • CI/CD Pipeline Design
  • Data Governance: GDPR, DCAM
  • Quality Assurance: TDD, BDD, SonarQube
  • Cybersecurity: OWASP, ISO27001
  • Incident Management: ITIL, PagerDuty
  • Compliance: HIPAA, SOC2
  • Performance Engineering: JMeter, APM

Leadership & Strategy

  • Digital Transformation
  • Innovation Strategy
  • Growth Strategies
  • Organizational Design
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning: OKRs, Balanced Scorecard
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: IT Due Diligence
  • Talent Development
  • Stakeholder Management

Languages

  • Spanish Native
  • English C1 Advanced
  • German B1 Intermediate
  • French B1 Intermediate

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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Knauf

Remote | Mar 2025 – Present

Freelance AI Optimization Consultant

AI Chatbot Optimization & Enterprise Knowledge Retrieval

Working with Knauf to enhance their LLM-powered chat system for improved documentation search, organizational knowledge retrieval, and image generation.

How I Helped:
  • Fine-tuned LLM assistant for documentation, knowledge retrieval, and image generation.
  • Optimized prompt engineering and retrieval mechanisms.
  • Enhanced user experience within LibreChat.
  • Aligned AI assistant with Knauf's internal processes.
Outcomes:
  • Streamlined knowledge access in a global organization.
  • Improved AI assistant response accuracy and relevance.
  • Enhanced enterprise-wide AI adoption.
Technologies & Skills:
LibreChat GPT-4o Mini LangChain RAG MongoDB Python AI Optimization LLM Implementation
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hyTeams

Madrid | Jan 2022 – Mar 2025

AI Solutions Architect

AI-Powered Workplace Analytics Platform

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 AI workplace analytics solution for data-driven resource optimization.
  • Coordinated remote development teams across three countries.
  • Implemented privacy-preserving LLM architecture (ISO27001 certified).
  • Delivered AI chatbots reducing support costs by 40%.
  • Set up scalable AI deployments (Ollama, Llama 3, VertexAI).
Outcomes:
  • 81% platform adoption (10,000+ users).
  • Transformed workspace management for 10+ IBEX 35/EURO STOXX 50 corps.
  • Established client as an innovation leader.
Technologies & Skills:
Python 3.+ LangChain LlamaIndex Pandas React Native React Ollama GCP Vertex AI Business Development International PM Operations Analytics
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bicg

Madrid | Aug 2019 – March 2025

Senior AI & Digital Transformation Consultant

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:
PowerBI Tableau Python 3.+ React Big Query Autodesk Platform Services Digital Consultancy ML Modeling People Analytics
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Decathlon

Madrid | Jun 2017 – Jul 2019

Digital Transformation Program Manager

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:
AWS Kubernetes Jenkins GDPR PHP DevOps & Data Engineering Risk Management
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Decathlon

Madrid | Feb 2015 – Jun 2017

Software Engineer & Tech Lead

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:
AWS Kubernetes Jenkins PHP Cloud Migration CI/CD Automation
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SICPA

Madrid & Lausanne | Mar 2013 – Feb 2015

Software Engineer & Tech Lead

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:
Drupal 7 AngularJS PostgreSQL OLAP Cubes Security Engineering QA Automation
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Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF)

Madrid | Jan 2011 – Mar 2013

Software Engineer

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 Symfony MySQL Drupal Full-Stack Development
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HLi

Madrid & Paris | Mar 2008 – Mar 2010

Software Engineer

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:
.Net Framework SQL Server Cisco Networking Network Architecture

Education

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PhD. Data Science

Complutense University of Madrid | Nov 2022 – Jun 2026 (Expected)

Thesis: Explainable Communities Based on Network Visualizations

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MSc. Data Mining & Business Intelligence

Complutense University of Madrid | Oct 2019 – Jun 2021

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BSc. Telecommunications Engineering

Polytechnics University of Madrid | Sep 2013 – Jun 2016

Awards & Certifications

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Certificate in Data Mining and Business Analytics by SAS

2021
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National Award for the Best Degree Project by ETSIST

2017
Microsoft

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Biztalk Server

2009

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