Adrián Carrió Fernández

Adrián Carrio is a seasoned technology leader, researcher, and academic with extensive experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics and Automation. He currently serves as the CEO of Dronomy, a company specializing in autonomous drone technology, and as an Adjunct Professor at IE University in Spain.

Previously, he held roles as Lead Data Scientist at Shapelets, Chief Technology Officer at Accurate Quant, and Co-founder & Head of Technology at ThermoHuman, where he played a pivotal role in advancing AI-driven solutions for various industries. His research career includes positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Autonomous System Technologies Research & Integration Laboratory at Arizona State University, and the Centro de Automática y Robótica (UPM-CSIC), where he focused on computer vision applications for aerial robots.

Adrián holds a Ph.D. in Automation and Robotics from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and an Industrial Engineering degree from the Universidad de Oviedo. He has received several prestigious awards, including recognition from the Norman Foster Foundation and multiple honors for his work in robotics.

Beyond his professional work, Adrián is passionate about advancing innovation through research and education. His expertise spans AI-driven automation, computer vision, and data science, and he actively contributes to technological developments in these fields. In addition to his career in technology, he is also a professional jazz pianist and has performed at international jazz festivals, showcasing his artistic talent alongside his scientific and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Corporate Experience

• CEO, Dronomy, Spain, 2020 – Present

• Lead Data Scientist, Shapelets, Spain, 2021 – 2024

• Chief Technology Officer, Accurate Quant, Spain, 2020 – 2021

• Chief Technology Officer, ThermoHuman, Spain, 2015 – 2021

• Research Scientist, Centre for Automation and Robotics (UPM-CSIC), Spain, 2013 – 2020

• Research Scholar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 2017 – 2018

• Research Scholar, Autonomous System Technologies Research & Integration Laboratory, Arizona State University, USA, 2015

• Researcher, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain, 2012 – 2013

Academic Experience

• Adjunct Professor of Computer Vision, IE University, Spain, 2022 – Present

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Automation and Robotics, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, 2020

• Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain, 2012