Schedule

Explore the contents of the rockstar talks, timetables, days and other happenings of the CTO Summit.

Talks with [ENG] are in English.

Building Your Engineering Progression Framework

Talk in English.

EN – Building Your Engineering Progression Framework

In this talk, we’ll dive into the process of developing a standardised engineering progression framework, an essential tool for any growing engineering organization. I will share their firsthand experience in crafting such a framework for sizeable engineering organisation (> 300 engineers). Key highlights of the talk include a look at the research conducted, the strategic approach adopted, and the valuable insights gained throughout the process. I will offer a candid reflection on the successes and, more importantly, the mistakes encountered during the creation and rollout of the framework.

 
ES – Modelar el futuro: diseñar un marco personalizado de progresión en ingeniería
 
En esta charla, nos sumergiremos en el proceso de desarrollo de un marco de progresión de ingeniería estandarizado, una herramienta esencial para cualquier organización de ingeniería en crecimiento. El caso real de una empresa de ingeniería de tamaño considerable (> 300 ingenieros). Los aspectos más destacados de la charla incluyen una mirada a la investigación realizada, el enfoque estratégico adoptado y los valiosos conocimientos adquiridos a lo largo del proceso. Reflexionaré con franqueza sobre los aciertos y, lo que es más importante, los errores cometidos durante la creación y puesta en marcha del marco.

Pawel Dolega - VirtualLab.com

I've been in tech for the last 20 years - starting from software engineer, team lead, entrepreneur, engineering manager and director. I am now CTO at VirtusLab.com where I am responsible for driving the company’s technology direction. I help companies use modern technology to build great products and transform enterprises into digital-native companies. I am a technical executive, entrepreneur, engineer, analyst, debater, father, climber, and thinker. I like building things - both from a technology and business perspective.

Hacker-Proofing Containers: Cybersecurity Strategies for Tech Leaders

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Hacker-Proofing Containers: Cybersecurity Strategies for Tech Leaders

How to strengthen your technology systems against cyber threats. In this must-attend presentation, you will discover innovative and practical strategies to protect your digital containers from hackers and secure your operations. Aimed at technology leaders and security experts, this session provides a detailed analysis of the best practices and tools available in today’s cybersecurity landscape.

 

 

ES – Contenedores a prueba de Hackers: estrategias de Ciberseguridad para Líderes Tecnológicos

Cómo fortalecer tus sistemas tecnológicos contra amenazas cibernéticas. En esta ponencia imprescindible, descubrirás estrategias innovadoras y prácticas para proteger tus contenedores digitales contra hackers y garantizar la seguridad de tus operaciones. Dirigida a líderes tecnológicos y expertos en seguridad, esta sesión ofrece un análisis detallado de las mejores prácticas y herramientas disponibles en el panorama actual de la ciberseguridad.

Jose L. Peciña - Anadat Technology

José Luis Peciña has more than 25 years of experience as a telecommunications and cybersecurity architect. Jose Luis has developed his professional career as a consultant in companies such as Fujitsu, Telindus, Acuntia or Anadat Technology, designing and implementing disruptive technological solutions in complex networks, promoting the implementation of hundreds of cybersecurity solutions and services in companies of all types. During his time as head of systems infrastructure at the company Tinsa Tasaciones inmobiliarias, he led the technological transformation of the corporation and promoted the implementation of tools for its private Cloud with tools such as Openstack and Ansible. Later, as CISO, he designed the group's cybersecurity strategy, allying with manufacturers such as CheckPoint, OffSec, Watchguard and Netscaler, among others. Passionate about knowledge transfer, he loves to make things happen. Aware of the technological revolution we have been facing in recent years, he has moved between infrastructure, systems and development environments, focusing on the ecosystem of DevOps tools.
Since then, he works as Head of Cybersecurity at Anadat Technology obsessed with helping other companies to create securisation and automation strategies.

Doing More with Less: High-Performing Teams

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Doing More with Less: High-Performing Teams

Approaches to optimize resources and boost productivity through a strong team culture. How to manage cohesive and collaborative teams that respond effectively to challenges by fostering adaptability and continuous learning. How to maintain a mindset of constant improvement and the ability to alert to risks in critical areas, in close interdepartmental collaboration, as key to high team performance.

 

ES – Haciendo más con menos: equipos de alto rendimiento

Enfoques para optimizar recursos y potenciar la productividad mediante una cultura de equipo sólida. Cómo gestionar equipos cohesionados y colaborativos que respondan eficazmente a los desafíos fomentando la adaptabilidad y el aprendizaje contínuo. Cómo mantener una mentalidad de mejora constante y la capacidad de alerta ante riesgos en áreas críticas, en estrecha colaboración interdepartamental, como clave del alto rendimiento del equipo.

Diego Suárez - Transparent Edge

Passionate about technology, he tries to stay on the cutting edge of anything that has an operating system on top or underneath it, so he keeps his brain trained and exercises the versatility needed to do his job as efficiently as possible. DevOps, Media Delivery, Agile, Scripting, software architecture and design, all of that and in touch with the user.

Data in Action: Innovating in Information Systems for Digital Transformation

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Data in Action: Innovating in Information Systems for Digital Transformation

Join this exciting session where we will explore how innovation in data can revolutionize the management of information systems in business operations. From fostering a culture of innovation to implementing disruptive technologies such as Data Mesh, Data Literacy, and AI, you will discover how to put data into action to catalyze significant changes in your organization. You will learn how to innovate in your information systems to reach new levels of efficiency and performance, unlocking their full potential for digital transformation. Join us and be part of the data revolution in action!

 

ES – Datos en Acción: Innovando en los Sistemas de Información para la Transformación Digital

Únete a esta sesión emocionante donde exploramos cómo la innovación en los datos puede revolucionar la gestión de sistemas de información en las operaciones empresariales. Desde el cultivo de una cultura de innovación hasta la implementación de tecnologías disruptivas como Data Mesh, Data Literacy y AI, descubrirás cómo poner los datos en acción para catalizar cambios significativos en tu organización. Aprenderás cómo innovar en tus sistemas de información para alcanzar nuevos niveles de eficiencia y rendimiento, desbloqueando así todo su potencial para la transformación digital. ¡Únete  y sé parte de la revolución de los datos en acción! 

Laura Marqués - Adevinta

I am passionate about exploring the intersection between people, leadership, and successful data. My mission is clear: empower individuals to foster a data-driven culture in the company and lead the way in Decision Intelligence. With a solid track record in the world of data across various sectors, I currently direct my efforts in the corporate realm of Adevinta as the Head of Corporate Data & Analytics. My background as a mathematician by vocation is combined with a profound fascination for the central role that data plays in all areas of our lives, and, of course, in the strategic impact it generates in businesses. Dynamism, energy, and restlessness are the three words that best define me. #DataLover

Connecting Business Impact to Developer Experience

Talk in English.

EN – Connecting Business Impact to Developer Experience

«Tell me how you will measure me, and then I will tell you how I will behave” – Eli Goldratt. 

Measuring developer experience is a great way to measure productivity, but does that actually result in delivering value for the business? Is the inverse also true? i.e. Is Productivity a measure of good developer experience? Also, does productivity accurately measure value for the business?

Developer Experience mostly addresses Productivity or Performance but often fails to adequately address the value to the business. I would argue that clear metrics for value to the business are as important as productivity when it comes to developer experience. Understanding and delivering value is a great motivator, not to mention good business, and delivering value well (i.e. productivity) is even better.

Key Points:

* How measures inform behaviours

* Why do we measure developer experience?

* How do we measure developer experience:

* DORA / SPACE / Feedback Loops, Cognitive Load, Flow State

* The devil is in the detail

* Productivity/Performance Metrics: getting nowhere fast

* Product Metrics: the hard question of value

* Product and Productivity Metrics (a false dichotomy)

* Connecting economic variables to metrics

* The whole-team perspective on metrics

 

ES – Conectando Developer Experience con desarrollo de negocio

«Dime cómo me medirás y te diré cómo voy a comportarme» – Eli Goldratt». 
 
Medir la Developer Experience es una excelente manera de saber si un equipo es productivo,  pero realmente ¿eso genera valor para el negocio? ¿Podemos plantearnos lo contrario? es decir, ¿puede ser la productividad una medida de la propia Developer Experience? Pero podemos seguir haciéndonos preguntas al respecto, ¿acaso la productividad es capaz de medir con precisión el valor del negocio? 
 
Sin duda la Developer Experience trata principalmente sobre productividad o rendimiento, pero a menudo no aborda adecuadamente el valor que ello genera para el negocio. Nos atrevemos a decir que las métricas claras del valor para el negocio son tan importantes como la productividad en sí cuando se trata de Developer Experience. No cabe duda de que comprender y entregar valor es un gran motivador para un equipo,  y ser capaces de hacer una buena entrega de valor (es decir, ser productivos) es aún mejor.
 
En esta charla Mash hablará de: 
* Cómo las métricas influyen en los comportamientos
* ¿Por qué medimos la developer experience?
* ¿Cómo medimos la developer experience?
          DORA / SPACE / feedback loops, carga cognitiva, estado del flow
* El diablo está en los detalles: 
         Métricas de productividad/rendimiento: no llegar a ninguna parte rápidamente
         Métricas de producto: la difícil cuestión del valor
* Métricas de Producto y Productividad (una falsa dicotomía)
* Cómo conectar las variables económicas con las métricas.
* La perspectiva de todo el equipo sobre las métricas.

Mashooq Badar - Codurance

Mash is a pragmatic software craftsman always looking to improve his software creation skills and helping others do the same. He firmly believes that a well-rounded software craftsman must have a keen interest in all aspects of software creation, including; process, people, technology, user experience, development, operation, maintenance, and social impact. He relishes the daily challenges that Codurance brings to him–stretching his existing knowledge and expertise allowing him to constantly grow as a professional.

Mash is an advisor and a leader. During his diverse career, he has succeeded in invigorating large ailing software projects as well as creating highly effective software teams and departments. His broad and deep technical knowledge, organisational skills, craft focus, and empathy to people involved have been integral to his success. He has worked in many roles for charities, investment banks, consultancies, government, media and cloud providers. He prides himself at being a hands-on software developer and believes that software development skills are very hard to learn and the best way to maintain them is to apply them.

Autonomy and DevOps, the binomial for digitisation

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Autonomy and DevOps, the binomial for digitisation
We will explore how Mercadona has driven digital transformation through the implementation of DevOps practices, managing to accelerate the delivery of software in an agile, secure and quality way, giving greater autonomy to the development teams. And the levers of the digital transformation of the company will be discovered.
 

 

ES – Autonomía y DevOps, el binomio para la digitalización

Exploraremos cómo Mercadona, ha impulsado la transformación digital mediante la implementación de prácticas DevOps, consiguiendo acelerar la entrega de software de forma ágil, segura y con calidad, dando mayor autonomía a los equipos de desarrollo. Y se descubrirán las palancas de la transformación digital de la compañía.

Saúl Valle - Mercadona IT

Saúl Valle is the Director of IT Operations at Mercadona. He leads the area responsible for providing the DevOps lifecycle tools and services that enable the digitisation of Mercadona's processes. Saúl is a Telecommunications Engineer, he has held various positions in the field of Cybersecurity and Technological Risks until arriving at Mercadona in 2019.

Fighting for having the best performance (and happiness) per Euro

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Fighting for having the best performance (and happiness) per Euro
In this presentation, we will delve into the world of Huawei Cloud, showcasing how our services and use cases are designed with a clear focus on reducing costs and providing outstanding support to our customers. Join us as we explore innovative solutions that not only optimize your investments but also enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Discover the transformative potential of Huawei Cloud in enabling businesses to thrive in a competitive landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to cloud technology, this session will equip you with insights and strategies to leverage the cloud for maximum benefit.
 

 

ES – Luchando por tener el mejor rendimiento (y felicidad) por Euro

En esta presentación, exploraremos el mundo de Huawei Cloud, mostrando cómo nuestros servicios y casos de uso están diseñados con un enfoque claro en la reducción de costos y la provisión de un soporte excepcional a nuestros clientes. Únase a nosotros mientras descubrimos soluciones innovadoras que no solo optimizan sus inversiones sino que también mejoran la eficiencia operativa y la satisfacción del cliente. Descubra el potencial transformador de Huawei Cloud para permitir que las empresas prosperen en un entorno competitivo. Ya sea que sea un profesional experimentado o nuevo en la tecnología de la nube, esta sesión le proporcionará conocimientos y estrategias para aprovechar la nube al máximo beneficio.

Eduardo Galán - Huawei Cloud

As I once roamed the vast, twinkling cosmos from planet to planet, my journey brought me not just close to stars but also to the discovery of the expansive clouds—not of the sky, but of computing. For over twelve years, I have sailed through these digital clouds, steering through their complex architectures and vast networks with the same passion I reserve for the roses of my home planet. In this cosmic adventure, I’ve grown particularly fond of the Linux universe—a place of freedom and flexibility, where one can craft their own galaxies. But beyond this, my travels have taught me the art of cost optimization, ensuring that every bit of resource is as valuable as a drop of water on my tiny planet. What truly thrills me is standing at the crossroads where technology shakes hands with sales. Here, I have learned to translate the intricate language of tech into the simpler, sweeter dialect of human connection, enabling businesses to thrive under the shelter of the clouds. Together, let us explore the boundless possibilities of IT and cloud computing, where every challenge is an adventure and every solution a step closer to understanding the universe.

How the application of AI is affecting (for now) the software development industry

Talk in Spanish.

EN – How the application of AI is affecting (for now) the software development industry

Discover in this presentation AI applications that IT teams should incorporate to their skills kit to enhance their professional profile.

The session will address the benefits of using AI tools in aspects such as productivity, code quality or accuracy of estimates, but also in some more intangible aspects such as the skills to be sought by the recruitment department or even the happiness of the team

 

ES – Cómo está afectando (por ahora) la aplicación de IA en la industria del desarrollo de software

Descubre en esta ponencia aplicaciones de IA que los equipos IT deben incorporar a su kit de habilidades para poner en valor su perfil profesional.

La sesión abordará los beneficios de uso de herramientas de IA en aspectos como la productividad, calidad del código o precisión de las estimaciones pero, también, en algunos más intangibles como las habilidades a buscar por parte del departamento de selección o incluso la felicidad del equipo

Jesús Pérez - Digital 55

Technology leader with over 15 years of experience in digital product development and management. As COO at Digital55, he leads development and project management teams, ensuring high-quality operations and process optimization. His expertise spans web development, accessibility, performance, and usability. Jesús has spearheaded the creation and redesign of online stores and events for global brands, managing high-volume businesses and ensuring top-notch service quality.

Stop doing (bad) code reviews: Insights from a Year of Research.

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Stop doing (bad) code reviews: Insights from a Year of Research

Over the past year, I’ve been highly focused on one specific area: code reviews. I’ve analyzed and interviewed dozens of teams of varying sizes, industries, and countries to truly understand the best practices surrounding code reviews. Stacked pull requests, conventional comments, pair programming, AI tools… This talk is essential for developers, managers, and CTOs. We will explore a set of practices and tools that significantly enhance developer productivity during code reviews.

ES – Deja de hacer (malas) revisiones de código: Conclusiones de un año de investigación.

Durante el último año, me he centrado intensamente en mejorar un área específica: las revisiones de código. He analizado y entrevistado a docenas de equipos de diferentes tamaños, industrias y países para comprender realmente las mejores prácticas en torno a las revisiones de código. Pull requests apiladas, conventional comments, pair programming, AI tools… Esta charla es esencial para desarrolladores, managers y CTOs. Exploraremos un conjunto de prácticas y herramientas que mejoran significativamente la productividad de los desarrolladores durante las revisiones de código.

Marco Patiño - Pullpo.io

Marco is a software engineer and the founder of Pullpo.io, a company that offers various solutions for improving software engineering efficiency. Pullpo.io is used by thousands of developers worldwide in companies such as Wetaca, Keep, and Exoticca. Marco is passionate about engineering productivity and entrepreneurship. Before Pullpo, he worked as a developer for 2 years while studying Computer Engineering, from which he graduated with honors.

How DevEx impacts on DevOps?

Talk in Spanish.

EN – How DevEx impacts on DevOps?

DevOps and DevEx are complementary approaches to software development. DevOps focuses on collaboration between development and operations to automate processes and improve software delivery. DevEx, on the other hand, seeks to improve the developer’s experience by interacting with development tools and processes, thus optimizing the development process itself.

Applying both concepts together can be highly beneficial. For example, automating software delivery processes not only improves operational efficiency, but also reduces the workload of the development team. At the same time, selecting developer-centric tools and platforms can make the development process more intuitive and efficient.

The culture of collaboration, feedback and continuous improvement promoted by DevOps and DevEx can lead to a more productive and creative work environment, among other benefits, which will be reviewed during the session.

 

ES – ¿Cómo impacta el Developer Experience (DevEx) a DevOps?

DevOps y DevEx son enfoques complementarios en el desarrollo de software. DevOps se centra en la colaboración entre desarrollo y operaciones para automatizar procesos y mejorar la entrega de software. DevEx, por otro lado, trata de mejorar la experiencia del desarrollador al interactuar con herramientas y procesos de desarrollo, consiguiendo optimizar el propio proceso de desarrollo.

Aplicar ambos conceptos juntos puede ser altamente beneficioso. Por ejemplo, automatizar procesos de entrega de software no solo mejora la eficiencia operativa, sino que también reduce la carga de trabajo del equipo de desarrollo. Al mismo tiempo, seleccionar herramientas y plataformas centradas en el desarrollador puede hacer que el proceso de desarrollo sea más intuitivo y eficiente.

La cultura de colaboración, retroalimentación y mejora continua promovida por DevOps y DevEx puede conducir a un ambiente de trabajo más productivo y creativo, entre otros beneficios, que serán revisados durante la sesión.

Jose A. González - Tecnofor

Pepe has a professional career of more than 20 years. A computer engineer by profession and MBA, he started his career in a first stage in technical positions in consulting and software development, to later "embrace" the world of agility and continue his career in this field. He has participated in major transformations and has become an enterprise agile coach, advising large companies, creating and leading Transformation units and centers of excellence in consulting firms. He is currently the reference expert in Transformation at TecnoFor. Since 2018 he is also co-founder and organizer of AgilityTRes60. And since 2023 he is President of the Business Agility Corporation.

Innovation in a scale-up

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Innovation in a scale-up

Can innovation happen in a scale-up? Lessons learned from setting up an innovation team at The Hotels Networks. How to transition from leading a team of 70 engineers to a team of 5 people? How to coordinate an innovation team with a product development team? What profiles make up that team?

ES – Innovación en una scale-up

¿Se puede innovar en una scale-up? Lecciones aprendidas montando un equipo de innovación en The Hotels Networks. ¿Cómo pasar de liderar un equipo de 70 ingenieros a un equipo de 5 personas? ¿Cómo coordinar un equipo de innovación con un equipo de desarrollo de producto? ¿Qué perfiles constituyen ese equipo?

Jordi Miró - The Hotels Network

Currently The Hotels Network CIO. Running innovation and Operations. Previously CTO during more than 4 years. Helping the company scale the product and technology teams. Introducing agile methodologies and best technology practices. 20 years of experience in multiple countries and company sizes. Passionate about my work. Love technology, business and operations. Lernin Games coFounder. Founded in 2017 and sold it in 2019. Worked as CTO at wuaki.tv (acquired by Rakuten Group) for 5 and a half years. Joined the company when it was about 10 people and has lead the Engineering team since then (120 employees beginning 2015, 70 on Engineering) Helped to grow the business, technology and operations, and during the acquisition by Rakuten in summer 2012. Several years in IT Consulting, focusing in banking and telecom. Started working in PwC Consulting (later acquired by IBM BCS), moved to DMR Consulting (actually Everis) and later to Venezuela and USA. Jordi was the co-founder of Mixsic LLC, a web technology company that built weall.tv (a content delivery network in Latin America) and Feedtrace, a real-time recommendation engine for digital content that was sold to Real Time Media in 2011. He joined Wuaki.tv in April 2011. Experience in developing businesses, leading teams in different project's phases, building architectures and business solutions, managing client's relationships, finding capital... Serial Internet Entrepreneur.

Mental health in the tech ecosystem: a problem to work on

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Mental health in the tech ecosystem: a problem to work on

The mental health problems suffered by the entrepreneurs and co-founders of Ancla.life were the starting point for this pioneering project in Europe, which explores, makes visible and destigmatises a problem suffered by 72% of entrepreneurs (burnout, chronic stress, anxiety and depression), while offering practical tools to prevent or manage the problem.

ES – Salud mental en el ecosistema tech: un problema al que mirar de frente

Los problemas de salud mental que padecieron los emprendedores y cofundadores de Ancla.life son el punto de partida de este proyecto pionero en Europa que investiga, visibiliza y desestigmatiza una problemática que sufren el 72% de los emprendedores (burnout, estrés crónico, ansiedad y depresión), a la vez que ofrece herramientas prácticas para que puedan prevenir o manejar la problemática

Carlota Mateos - Ancla.life

Carlota Mateos founded RUSTICAE in 1996, the leading brand for boutique hotels in Spain with more than 250 hotels in 15 countries. In 2016, she founded PlenEat, a pioneering project that set up company canteens with 100% certified organic food. In 2022, together with rock star entrepreneurs such as Diego Ballesteros, Jordi Miró, Iñigo Juantegui or Alejandro Artacho, she co-founded Ancla.life, a platform for the prevention of mental health problems among entrepreneurs. She is a board member and trustee of Fundación Diversidad and was recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader for her strong commitment to impact entrepreneurship, regenerative economy, diversity and the fight against climate change.

The Labyrinth of Tech Due Diligence in the Game of Investment Rounds

Talk in Spanish.

EN – The Labyrinth of Tech Due Diligence in the Game of Investment Rounds
Find out how to make a difference in ‘Tech Due Diligence’ and achieve success.
 
What are the key essentials for technology leaders to consider during an investment process. How to leverage your technical expertise, evaluate teams and organisational cultures; fostering and developing fluid and transparent communication.
 

ES – El laberinto de la Tech Due Diligence en el juego de las rondas de inversión

Descubre cómo marcar la diferencia en la ‘Tech Due Diligence’ y alcanzar el éxito.

Cuáles son claves esenciales que deben tener en cuenta los líderes tecnológicos durante un proceso de inversión. Cómo potenciar tu experiencia técnica, evaluar equipos y culturas organizacionales; fomentando y desarrollando una comunicación fluida y transparente.

Silvia Valero - Sesame HR

Silvia Valero is currently the Chief Product Manager at Sesame HR, the HR software that helps companies digitise and optimise processes related to employee management. She is responsible for the exponential growth of the product and its international expansion. She also has a long experience in the Artvisual group, where she was responsible for infrastructure, IT operations, information systems and security since 2015. On the other hand, she is an active speaker; she has collaborated as a speaker at numerous events, as well as giving classes in different masters and courses related to technology. She has a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia and has experience in SEO and Content, but decided to give a twist to her professional career and trained in a self-taught way in programming and product: Javascript, Docker, Kubernetes, UX/UI or AWS for Big Data; in addition to training in systems and infrastructure and security and team management.

Digital Transformation in Industry: from 4.0 to 5.0

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Digital Transformation in Industry: from 4.0 to 5.0

How to make an impact inside and outside the organization through strategic digitalization plans with a new focus not only based on technology, but also on resilience, sustainability and above all and the most important, people.

ES – Transformación Digital en la Industria: del 4.0 al 5.0

Como conseguir causar impacto dentro y fuera de la organización a través de planes estratégicos de digitalización con un nuevo foco no solo basado en la tecnología, si no en la resiliencia, sostenibilidad y sobre todo y lo más importante, las personas.

Lorena Gil - Antolin

I am a Computer Engineer graduated from the University of Burgos. My background includes a Master in Internet Business at ISDI, a Data Science Bootcamp at IE, and participation in a seminar on Digital Transformation at Harvard. I started my career in the service sector with the City Council and Caja de Burgos. In 2013, I start at ASTI Mobile Robotics, contributing to industrial software development and leading the transition towards agile methodologies. I played roles as Site Manager, coordinating AGVs projects, and then as Director of Digital Transformation and IT, leading projects in IoT, Cloud, Big Data, and more. Following the acquisition by ABB in 2022, I leaded the IT/IS integration and Digital Transformation applications at AMR. I am currently Director of Industry 4.0 at Antolin.

I also collaborate as a mentor in entrepreneurship projects, give trainings at universities and speak at technology events.

Engineering platforms and their role in the cycle of transformation, acceleration and technological innovation in companies.

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Engineering platforms and their role in the cycle of transformation, acceleration and technological innovation in companies

How to connect the past with the future using engineering. Real cases and experiences to move from a classic digital transformation model to one of technological innovation. A presentation on the central platform used as engineering.

ES – Plataformas de ingeniería y su rol en el ciclo de transformación, aceleración e innovación tecnológica en las compañías

Cómo conectar el pasado con el futuro usando la ingeniería. Casos reales y experiencias para pasar de un modelo de transformación digital clásico a uno de innovación tecnológica. Una ponencia que versará sobre la plataforma central utilizada como ingeniería.

José Manuel de la Chica - Santander Universities

CTO of Santander Universities and Universia Holding (Santander Group) since 2019. Former Global Venture Architect at BBVA-NDB in the areas of Venture Building, Open Platform, Banking as a Service and Innovation. He has dedicated his career to the digital transformation and acceleration of companies and to working on the convergence of emerging technologies.

He teaches in Programmes and Masters in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & DeFi, Innovation Management and Complex Problem Solving, as well as collaborating in different technology forums and organisations. Co-author of WealthTech Book and ex-founder of startups with a high digital component.

Critical application refactoring and benefits

Talk in Spanish.

EN – Critical application refactoring and benefits

 

 

ES – Refactorizacion de aplicaciones críticas y beneficios

 

Jesús Salvador Rueda - ADIF

Jesús is responsible for systems in the digital transformation and systems department of ADIF. Also, within ADIF, he is the co-organiser of the Artificial Intelligence community. And previously he has been responsible for IT architecture and innovation.

Guillermo Arbelo - Arsys Cloud Solutions

Guillermo Arbelo heads the Arsys business unit specialising in deploying IT infrastructure solutions for companies, defining their growth strategy, coordinating the sales force and collaborating with technical areas when designing and deploying customised cloud infrastructure solutions. Guillermo Arbelo holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, an Executive MBA from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE and has certified knowledge in different technologies, such as virtualisation and cloud computing. He joined Arsys in 2007, where he has held various positions of responsibility in commercial and technical areas. As Arsys Channel Director, he developed the company's sales policy through its different distribution networks and as Director of Technical Support and Business Solutions Projects, he has participated in the design, implementation and support of IT infrastructure projects for business customers.

Alejandro Vázquez - Hopla! Software

Alejandro Vázquez Olivera is a highly skilled and experienced professional in the field of Business Administration and Management with outstanding specialisation in the Technology sector and digital transformation.

Alejandro has cultivated a remarkable career both nationally and internationally, playing key roles in multinational companies and in B2B environments.

His career highlights include his time at Telefónica, Arsys and Hopla: Telefónica: he played a key role in the implementation and management of projects in the large-scale technology sector. His deep knowledge in the area of information technology contributed significantly to the success of key initiatives of the company, providing innovative and efficient solutions to complex challenges in Multinationals both in the EU and LATAM. Arsys: held a strategic position where he led multi-disciplinary teams in the design and implementation of advanced technology solutions for enterprise clients. His ability to understand client needs and translate them into effective technical solutions made him a trusted and results-oriented leader. Hopla Software: His in-depth knowledge of both the technology and IT sectors enabled him to contribute significantly to the development of innovative products that meet changing market demands.

What would be your ideal eleven for development in the AI era?

Talk in Spanish.

EN – What would be your ideal eleven for development in the AI era?

The LC/NC ecosystem and AI are transforming software development, but to what extent? I propose to do an exercise before breaking with the established structure of work teams because of the inertia we have in the industry. Let’s imagine a world in which these tools had existed 20 years ago: would Scrum have emerged? And if so, would it be as popular as it is today? Would developers be as crucial? Or would we prioritize soft skills such as analytics, empathy or communication? In this talk, I want to reflect on the perspectives that these new technologies open in the structure and composition of development teams. If we put ourselves in the shoes of the company that requires a technological development, what would be the perfect eleven you would like to have for that project?

This is an original and topical approach to assess the extent to which AI and LC/NC tools can change the way development teams are put together in IT projects. There is a lot of talk about the impact of these technologies in almost all areas and sectors and also in development, but instead of thinking directly about breaking the preset structures, I propose to reflect on it. In what way are they going to change? What skills are going to bring more value to development teams? What challenges does this new scenario open up?

ES – ¿Cuál sería su 11 ideal para el desarrollo en la era de la IA?

El ecosistema LC/NC y la IA están transformando el desarrollo de software, pero ¿hasta qué punto? Propongo hacer un ejercicio antes de romper con la estructura establecida de equipos de trabajo por la inercia que tenemos en la industria. Imaginemos un mundo en el que estas herramientas hubieran existido hace 20 años: ¿habría surgido Scrum? Y de ser así, ¿sería tan popular como lo es hoy? ¿Serían los desarrolladores tan cruciales? ¿O daríamos prioridad a habilidades blandas como la analítica, la empatía o la comunicación? En esta charla quiero reflexionar sobre las perspectivas que abren estas nuevas tecnologías en la estructura y composición de los equipos de desarrollo. Si nos ponemos en la piel de la empresa que requiere un desarrollo tecnológico, ¿cuál sería el once perfecto que te gustaría tener para ese proyecto?

Se trata de un planteamiento original y de actualidad para evaluar hasta qué punto la IA y las herramientas LC/NC pueden cambiar la forma de componer los equipos de desarrollo en los proyectos informáticos. Se habla mucho del impacto de estas tecnologías en casi todos los ámbitos y sectores y también en el desarrollo, pero en lugar de pensar directamente en romper las estructuras preestablecidas, propongo reflexionar sobre ello. ¿En qué van a cambiar? ¿Qué habilidades van a aportar más valor a los equipos de desarrollo? ¿Qué retos abre este nuevo escenario?

Sergio Aguado - Cuatroochenta

He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló and an Executive Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence from the Artificial Intelligence Institute (IIA). After participating in several web and mobile development projects as an employee, in 2011 he founded Cuatroochenta together with Alfredo R. Cebrián. In these more than 12 years, he has held in the company different positions of technical responsibility and management of IT teams as CIO or CTO. In 2021 he promoted the Cuatroochenta Chair of Artificial Intelligence, Health and Welfare of the Universitat Jaume I. He enjoys his work very much and his strong point is to know most of the existing technologies and to be up to date with the latest developments, in order to apply them to specific challenges and projects.