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In this new episode of our podcast Data Stand-Up! Luisma talks with Alberto Hernando, Founder & CTO at Kido Dynamics, a team are dedicated to generating deep knowledge about the mobility behaviour of millions of people through machine learning technologies leveraged by the science of social physics. From an entire country to a specific area, we tell with high accuracy how people move in any period of time, and unveil powerful insights that will support you in your most critical decisions.
Alberto Hernando de Castro got his PhD in Barcelona on computational quantum physics, and after 10 years of research in some of the top European institutions as the French CNRS or the Swiss EPFL cofounded startup Kido Dynamics, where a team of 20 scientists and engineers democratize the use of Big Data to any business in retail, tourism or mobility thanks to the power of mobile phone network data.

In this new episode of our podcast Data Stand-Up! Jesús talks with Richard Benjamins, Chief AI & Data Strategist at Telefonica.
He is among the 100 most influential people in data-driven business (DataIQ 100, 2018). He is also co-founder and Vice President of the Spanish observatory for ethical and social impacts of AI (OdiseIA). He was Group Chief Data Officer at AXA (Insurance) and before that held for 10 years executive positions at Telefonica on Big Data and Analytics. He is the founder of Telefonica’s Big Data for Social Good department, expert to the EP’s AI Observatory (EPAIO), member of the B2G data-sharing Expert Group of the EC, and a frequent speaker at Artificial Intelligence events. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science, has published over 100 scientific articles, and is author of the books “The myth of the algorithm: tales and truths of artificial intelligence” (Spanish) and “A Data-Driven Company”. He is strategic advisor of several start-ups, including BigML, Focus360 and Nexus Clips.
Before joining Telefonica, he was director and board member at iSOCO, which he co-founded in 1999. Based on his work, iSOCO were granted the National Award for Computer Science.
Benjamins has held positions at the Technical University of Madrid, the University of Amsterdam, the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, the University of Paris-South, France, and the Spanish Artificial Intelligence Research Institute in Barcelona.
He is a founding member of the editorial board of the Springer's AI Ethics Journal, member of the ETNO task force on Artificial Intelligence, and of the GSMA task force on AI for Impact.

In this new episode of our podcast Data Stand-Up! Luisma talks with Ana Jiménez, Director of Advanced Analytics at Afiniti an American multinational data and software company. Founded in 2005, Afiniti is focused on developing artificial intelligence for use in customer call centers.
During the last 15 years, her career has focused on Artificial Intelligence, providing an innovative vision to enhance data analytics in different companies. Ana is widely known in Spain for her work in artificial intelligence and complex systems analysis (especially in the area of marketing and biomedical informatics).
Ana is closely linked to the world of AI research. She has worked for years in research at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, applying AI in Biomedical Informatics (more than 20 scientific articles published) and is currently doing a PhD in clustering techniques in complex systems.
She also has an entrepreneurial past. Not long ago, she was considered one of the 75 most relevant entrepreneurs in Spain by a leading publication, due to the company she co-founded (Leads Origins), accelerated by Google and SeedRocket before being acquired by EY.
Ana raises in her conversation very clear aspects related to Artificial Intelligence and her vision of the moment in which we find ourselves.

New episode of the podcast Data Stand-Up. On this occasion Jesús talks with Ignacio Vilaplana, Lead Data Scientist at Euskaltel, one of the main Spanish telecommunications companies that responds comprehensively to the communication needs of people, institutions and companies.
Ignacio is a passionate about Data Science and Machine Learning evangelist, Pythonist at heart and R lover too. Finance specialist with knowledge of financial regulation, risk management, project management, programming and mathematics. Professional experience with Java, C, Excel VBA and SQL. Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Azure Data Science Certified.
"Artificial intelligence is a method of solving questions. There are many questions that a company can ask and find an answer, the AI is in charge with the data that you have available to give you the best possible. We focus the AI or to increase the income or to reduce the costs of the companies".

New episode of the podcast Data Stand-Up. On this occasion Luisma talks with Alejo Buxeres, Head of Data & Analytics at Wallbox, a global technology company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy.
Wallbox creates advanced electric vehicle charging and energy management systems that redefine users' relationship to the grid. Wallbox goes beyond electric vehicle charging to give users the power to control their consumption, save money, and live more sustainably. The company offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential, semi-public and public use in more than 80 countries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, the company now employs over 700 people in its offices in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
October 4, 2021 they announced it had completed its business combination with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: KCAC), a special purpose acquisition company. The business combination was approved by Kensington stockholders in a special meeting held on September 30, 2021 and formally closed on October 1, 2021. Wallbox shares will start trading today on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "WBX” and warrants will trade under the ticker symbol “WBX.WS”.
Alejo has more than 12 years of experience in software development and 6 years in the Business Intelligence / Big Data domain. Has an Experienced manager, leading projects & teams (agile methodologies – Scrum, SAFE), combined with a strong data architect, cloud computing, business intelligence and machine learning background.
With Alejo we talk about his experience within Wallbox and his work implementing a strategy based on correct data management.

New episode of the podcast Data Stand-Up. This time we talk to Roberto Cruz, VP Data & Analytics at OnTruck a platform that is based on the use of new technologies to offer companies regional merchandise transport services, through an immediate and transparent price management system.
Roberto is a data and technology expert with more than 20 years of experience in executive positions in international environments and now focuses his work on:
• Definition of the technology strategy of the company according to the annual business objectives set by the CxOs (reduce operating costs, increase revenues, improve customer and/or employee experience, etc,...)
• Implementation and execution of the strategic innovation plan, including the integration of impacted business areas, selection of vendors, creation, and leadership of high-performance teams, follow-up and monitoring of the impact on P&L.
• Development, optimization and maintenance of technology and data infrastructures.
Throughout his career, Roberto has acquired solid knowledge of problems and digital solutions that covers a wide range of sectors, including telco, media, leisure & entertainment, retail, hospitality, banking, aeronautics, constructions, infrastructures and logistics.

We launched the third season of Data Stand-Up podcast. In this episode Luisma talks to César Cocharán, Chief Data Oficer at Enagás. Cesar works day by day boosting the digital transformation of Enagás, to be a Data Driven company, adapting its business culture to a digital environment and using data to improve its operation in a more secure, efficient and sustainable way.
His career has evolvinving through different roles related to cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and operations, and digital transformation as Chief Data Officer.
• Creating value through data exploitation
• Envisioning data-enabled strategies
• Enabling all forms of business outcomes through analytics
• Establishing data and analytics governance
• Fostering value creation by means of the organization’s data assets and external data ecosystem.
He has also promoted the policy and data administration with the relevant regulatory, legal and ethical mandates.
As an entrepreneur he has been immersed in the direction of SEA, a new startup that reduces the costs associated with the processes of measurement of natural gas through IoT and Machine Learning technologies.

Bedrock ( www.bedrockdbd.com ) is an international Data Science & AI services practice specialising in data-driven business change. We design and manage tailor-made programs from ideation to execution and ongoing support.
Data Stand-up! is a podcast produced by our team at our global HQ at LA PIPA Studios that strives to share the knowledge acquired through our extensive experience. Guests to this show join this knowledge transfer by sharing their own experiences, learnings, and achievements with unbelievable generosity.
In this episode Luisma talks to Juan Iraola, in charge of defining and implementing the digital strategy across all the areas and business within the Real Sociedad de Futbol club, with the main goal to be closer to people and fans, improving the processes and business operations and identifying new revenue streams.
MA degree in Industrial Engineering obtained from the University of Navarra. Consultant and project manager during more than 25 years in different sectors as sports, advertising, software development and consultancy, aerospace, machine building, automotive, retail; leading projects mainly focused on ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence, defining and implementing Marketing Online and Digital Transformation Strategies.
With Juan we talked about the moment of transformation that sports clubs are experiencing, the opportunities that we can take advantage of to offer a better user experience to fans but also the new use cases that technology offers to sport and the importance of data for those implementations.

Bedrock ( www.bedrockdbd.com ) is an international Data Science & AI services practice specialising in data-driven business change. We design and manage tailor-made programs from ideation to execution and ongoing support.
Data Stand-up! is a podcast produced by our team at our global HQ at LA PIPA Studios that strives to share the knowledge acquired through our extensive experience. Guests to this show join this knowledge transfer by sharing their own experiences, learnings, and achievements with unbelievable generosity.
In this episode Luisma talks to Albert Pujol, Mechanical Engineer with an MBA and a Master in Big Data and Data Science. Co-founder and CEO of AI Shepherds.
Albert trained as a Mechanical Engineer in Spain where he began to work in the automotive sector. Later he moved to Germany where he developed his professional activity for the BMW Group and specifically for Rolls Royce, which is one of his brands. After almost four years at BMW he decided to enter the world of data and made the decision to train in this area of expertise while still working as a Mechanical Engineer.
In the call Albert brings us his vision of the world of data and artificial intelligence, where he wants to direct his company that he has just founded and the opportunities that he sees linked to the world of data. It is interesting the vision that he brings about Germany and the way in which this country is facing the great challenge of transformation that involves the adoption of Artificial Intelligence by companies and his experience in this regard. “Building stuff is what I love most and do best. My vision is a conscious world”.

Bedrock is a boutique Data Science & AI practitioner and our podcast "Data Stand-up" is aimed to spread scientific knowledge and technical expertise relating to our work with clients. All guests contribute to this knowledge exchange by also sharing their own experiences, learnings, and achievements.
In this episode, Jesús talks to Sergio Gómez, Staff Research Engineer at Deepmind. Sergio studied Computer Science at the Autonomous University of Madrid obtaining one of the best records and being recognised with the Professor Javier Martínez award to the best student. He also completed a master of science in computational statistics and machine learning at the London´s Global University. He started his professional activity at the Institute of Engineering and Knowledge in Madrid, he was also briefly in Dunnhumby in London to later start his stage in Deepmind where he has been for more than 7 years.
In this call, Jesús talks to Sergio about his arrival at the company shortly before being acquired by Google, his professional development within it, and the most important challenges he has faced since his inception in the world of data and artificial intelligence.
Deepmind is a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts, and more, working together to advance the state of the art in AI. They´re always been fascinated by human intelligence – it shaped the modern world we live in today. Intelligence allows us to learn, imagine, cooperate, create, communicate, and so much more. By better understanding different aspects of intelligence, they can use this knowledge as inspiration to build novel computer systems that learn to find solutions to difficult problems on their own.