Idea and Innovations Manager

DEA obtained as part of "Technological Innovation Projects in Product and Process Engineering" Doctorate program. Research focus areas: Mass Customization; User-driven Innovation; Co-creation; Innovation Management. Research Proficiency (10/10)

The "DEA" in Spain confers a higher qualification credential than a Master of Philosophy or Master of Studies but lower than doctorate. The so-called "DEA" was achieved in two years: one year of coursework and one year of research. All the work of the first and second years was defended before a panel.

Online community-based (peer to peer) business mentoring platform specializing in Technology & Innovation and Value Management. Responsible for designing, launching and testing the pilot (MVP);
-Developed the competitive strategy, business model, operational and marketing plans of the company
-Created a portfolio of specialized services adapted to the target market
-Designed the platform wireframe including organizational classifications, brand image and logo, visual design and content

*Started as a non-profit initiative to help others (that could not afford consulting services) to innovate because this is something I would even do for free at every chance I get.

Registered trademark for a new product/ concept for the fast-food market. Developed thebusiness model, strategy, and supported the conception (and testing) of the MVPs. Production costs too high to scale to profitability, capital investment is required to continue.

Shaped and led the Strategic Technology & Innovation Management Business Unit of the . Born out of the integration of 6 advanced Technology Centres is one of the largest Technology Centres in Spain with over 450 employees, 7 spin-offs, 78 patents and over 160 R+D Projects:

-Developed the BU’s services portfolio with a strong focus on strategic management of innovation and technology
-Performed tasks to improve the BU’s sales (new and existing customers) | sales from new services > 50%
-Led the BU’s staff (Managers, PMs, and Analysts), including training, and performance appraisal among other activities
-Designed a set of standards to ensure high efficiency and excellent customer service| created and tested a methodology for strategic management of innovation, technology and R&D planning

*Unpaid leave to work on my business idea (granted until 2018). I was supposed to come back to this position but my wife started a program in Germany and then I decided to change my plans.

Led and managed the Innovation Management Business Unit of the Centre. A reference Industrial Technology Centre within Europe for twenty-five years, with over 130 employees, over 50 patents and 6 spin-offs.

-Created a portfolio of services and advised over 200 SMBs on Innovation & Technology Management | CRR and CSAT > 90%
-Led, trained and managed a team of 5-10 highly qualified professionals | employee voluntary turnover 0%
-Managed +20 cooperative R&D&I projects | €0.5 - €2 million; +50 companies and +€10 millions of public funds raised
-Led strategic projects for market assessment and diversification opportunity identification for several SMBs | CSAT >90%
-Analysed the Catalan Precision Turning Cluster (+30 SMBs) and developed the cluster’s R&D/technology strategic plan
-Designed/ facilitated innovation/creativity and technology management workshops for several institutions
-Conducted lectures for the UAB’s Master’s degree in Innovation (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain)
-Held part-time interim positions in other companies for 4 consecutive years under ASCAMM collaboration agreement:
-ALUMINUM MANUFACTURER | Innovation Manager: Designed and deployed a new innovation management system. First-year results after the
implementation: over 90% of the ideas were evaluated with twice more launched and successfully executed projects
-INNOVATION CONSULTING FIRM | Senior Consultant: Consultancy on R&D&I funding |+25 companies and €5 million raised

Participation in major Innovation and R&D projects for different sectors (Medical devices, Machine tool, and Plastic Molding), performing market and businessmodel analysis, state of the art evaluation, and exploration of newbusiness opportunities for the companies involved, among other duties

Certificate of participation in level C1

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