Translating fundamental science into certified industrial systems.

Fundamental research solves for physical truth; industrial engineering solves for repeatability, reliability, and yield. Bridging that valley of death is where most deep-tech initiatives falter—and where my leadership delivers certainty.

Beginning at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), I engineered precision optical instrumentation and adaptive optics for world-class observatories (William Herschel Telescope WHT, European Southern Observatory VLT, Teide Observatory). I translated that mathematical rigor into qualification models (QM), flight models (FM), and certified industrial production under ECSS space standards.

High-reliability electro-optics operating where failure is not an option.

Space instruments face extreme thermal vacuum cycling, severe launch vibration, and cosmic radiation. Success requires flawless electro-optical architectures and systems engineering.

At IACTEC, SENER Aeroespacial, and Satellogic, I directed complex spaceborne payloads, cryogenic calibration benches, and satellite constellations. When in-orbit focus anomalies threatened an entire commercial constellation, I directed the crisis recovery strategy that salvaged the spacecraft, averting total asset loss and directly securing over €10M in contracted commercial revenue.

Leading 48 engineers across multi-million sovereign defense roadmaps.

True organizational scale requires more than technical mastery: it demands transparent governance, rigorous financial accountability, and a high-trust culture capable of executing under pressure.

I direct technology strategy across €25M+ in European Defense Fund frameworks (ODIN'S EYE II, EMISSARY, INTEGRAL, Space C2), coordinating prime contractors (Airbus, Thales, Indra), defense ministries, and research institutes. I lead 48 engineers across systems, software, optics, and mechanics.

As a Certified Scrum Master, I integrated agile delivery within aerospace standards, reducing cycle times by 50% while preserving absolute mission safety.

Bridging advanced deep technology with boardroom business governance.

World-class engineering creates technical capability; executive strategy converts that capability into durable enterprise value. I deliberately complemented my scientific foundation with top-tier executive business education.

In the ESADE Executive MBA, I was awarded the Leadership Award, elected Class Delegate, and chosen to deliver the official Graduation Speech. This was supplemented by executive immersion across 8 global business hubs: Babson (Boston), Imperial College (London), St. Gallen (Negotiations - Honors), Aalto (M&A - Honors), Lisbon, Bocconi (Strategy - Honors), NUCB (Japan), and Dubai.

I complemented this with postgraduate qualifications in project direction at EOI (Escuela de Organización Industrial) under PMI methodology (150h), an Optical Engineering program at UC Irvine Extension (15 US credits), and over 40 professional certifications.