Roberto Torena Cristóbal

eMBA | Machine Learning | Business Intelligence (BI) | Data Analytics | Data Science | Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Deep Learning | TensorFlow Developer Certification | MLOps | Digital Transformation | Innovation

By combining technological and business perspectives, Mr. Torena has provided differential value during more 20 years of experience in Spain, Germany and Belgium, designing, developing and deploying innovative solutions, and leading technological teams and departments.

With technical (MSc Telecommunications Engineer) and business (eMBA) education, Mr. Torena is focussed on the application of the most innovative technologies in business, with special aim on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning based projects. Building on a wide technological knowledge, he applies a pragmatical methodological and business perspective to ensure that cutting edge projects success in providing a positive impact in enterprises.

Mr. Torena has also collaborated with IE University and Fundesem Business Scholl by training to BBA and MBA students in Spanish and English in courses on “Management Information Systems”, “Digital Transformation” and “Data Analytics”.

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

• Technical Lead – Big Data & Machine Learning, Paradigma Digital, Spain, 2021 – Present

• Director of “Business Intelligence”, “Web and Mobile App Development”, “R&D & Innovation” and “IT”, Ilunion Technology and Accessibility, Spain, 2018 – 2020

• Manager in “Web and mobile apps development” and “R&D & Innovation” departments, Ilunion Technology and Accessibility, Spain, 2013 – 2017

• Brussels Office Manager, Ilunion Technology and Accessibility, Bélgica, 2009 – 2012

• R&D Project Manager and Researcher, Ilunion Technology and Accessibility, Spain, 2008 – 2008

• Monitoring of Satellite Services Project Manager for the Industry Ministry, Gamma Solutions, Spain, 2006 – 2007

• Network Deployment Project Manager for Siemens, Gamma Solutions, Spain, 2005 – 2006

• Network Optimization Engineer for Siemens, Gamma Solutions, Spain, 2004 – 2005

• Transmission Engineer (Traineeship), Vodafone, Spain, 2003 – 2004

• IT Project Responsible, Fundación Pioneros, Spain, 2003 – 2003

• R&D master’s thesis – Performed in the MSc in Telecommunication Engineering, Siemens, Germany, 2001 – 2002

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Adjunct Professor of “Management Information Systems” and “Business Driven Information Technologies”, IE University, Spain, 2020 – Present

• Adjunct Professor of “Digital Transformation” and “Data Analytics”, Fundesem Business School, Spain, 2019 – 2020

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Executive MBA, IE Business School, Spain, 2018

• MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, Zaragoza University, Spain, 1996 – 2002