About
Highly accomplished CTO & CIO with over 10 years of leadership in IT strategy, digital transformation, and technical management across diverse international sectors including forest science, mobility, and public administration. Proven ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise, optimizing operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and driving significant cost efficiencies. Adept at fostering high-performing teams and leveraging advanced technologies to achieve organizational objectives and scalable impact.
Work
Centro de Ciencia y Tecnología Forestal de Cataluña (CTFC)-(UDIT)
|CTO & CIO | Director de Tecnología y Estrategia Digital
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Summary
Currently leading IT and Digital Strategy at CTFC, a leading research center in sustainable forest management, driving technological innovation and digital transformation to advance forest science.
Highlights
Defined and executed the IT strategy and Systems Plan, aligning technology initiatives with the center's scientific objectives and achieving digital maturity.
Directed digital transformation and technological innovation across all areas, establishing robust operational and security policies to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Managed and optimized the IT budget and resources, achieving significant cost efficiencies and enhancing performance through strategic vendor relationships and technology evaluations.
Implemented a technology governance model based on KPIs and digital maturity indicators, enabling data-driven decision-making and scalable impact.
Provided strategic support to researchers and technical staff, facilitating digital tools that enhanced efficiency and advanced research outcomes.
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Summary
Provided expert architectural advisory and solution design for international Odoo and SAP implementations, enhancing technological landscape and reducing costs.
Highlights
Provided expert technological support, evaluating and analyzing architectural solutions for business and IT project ideas, ensuring optimal 'Early Advice' for new initiatives.
Designed preliminary and high-level architectural solutions for projects, proposing and evaluating viable alternatives to meet business needs and recommending technical solutions.
Collaborated with project teams and other Architecture units (Systems, Infrastructure, Security) to align solution designs with defined requirements, ensuring technical and operational standards compliance.
Managed client communication and negotiations, collaborating with user units to refine functional requirements and identify optimal technological solutions aligned with IT strategy and portfolio.
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Summary
Managed the IT department across 23 group companies, coordinating over 40 professionals in systems and development, and overseeing a labor risk management application for 30,000 users.
Highlights
Successfully implemented diverse ERP systems (SAP, Sage X3, Sage Murano, Fresenius Medical, Tallyprime) across multiple group entities, optimizing operational efficiency.
Achieved high-level compliance with the National Security Scheme and ISO 27001, 27002, 22301 standards, establishing robust cybersecurity and data recovery plans for the entire group.
Professionalized and stabilized the IT department, improving internal talent retention and establishing a solid, sustainable technology governance model.
Managed IT budgets and objectives, overseeing critical healthcare systems projects to meet national security standards.
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Summary
Managed, monitored, and coordinated a team of over 70 IT professionals across multiple operations in Public Administration, Industry, and Financial markets, contributing to international electoral projects.
Highlights
Managed a team of 70+ professionals across delivery centers in Lleida, Zaragoza, and Tarragona, overseeing software production for Public Administration, Industry, and Financial markets.
Participated in international electoral projects in over 30 countries since 2014, managing hardware/software integrations and documentation, ensuring successful project execution.
Improved quality and efficiency by providing training and gathering client requirements, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
Utilized Agile methodologies (Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Kanban) across all projects, enhancing project management and delivery timelines.
Managed project costs, directed team development, and oversaw quality and resource allocation, ensuring optimal performance and risk mitigation.
Languages
Español
Catalán
Ingles
Skills
IT Strategy
Planificación estratégica de TI, Digital Transformation, IT Governance, System Architecture, Strategic Planning.
Leadership & Management
Liderazgo, Gestión de equipos, Toma de decisiones, Team Leadership, Resource Management, Talent Retention.
Project Management
Jira, Confluence, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Project Delivery.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Gestion MDM+EDR, Gestion IDS/IPS, Seguridad y privacidad de datos, Auditorías de seguridad, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 22301, National Security Scheme.
Financial & Operations Management
Gestión del presupuesto, Optimización de costos, Vendor Management, Performance Optimization.
Technical Expertise
Análisis de datos, Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG), TIC, ERP Implementation, SAP, Odoo, .NET, JAVA, Sharepoint, Cobol.
Problem Solving
Resolución de problemas complejos, Adaptabilidad, Problem-solving, Innovation.
References
References available upon request
References available upon request