At this stage in life, I’m not sure it’s necessary to list every course and degree I’ve ever completed 🙂. I even question whether it’s still common or useful to do so in a 21st-century resume. So instead, I’ll simply mention the qualifications that most directly support my professional work today.
Academic Background
- Computer Engineer — by profession and by passion.
- Earned a 5-year degree in Computer Engineering in 2004.
- Later completed a 3-year Technical Engineering degree in Computer Systems in 2006.
- Both degrees were awarded by the University of Extremadura, Spain.
- Researcher — especially in applied research (I’m an engineer, not a scientist, though I deeply value their work).
- In 2007, I obtained the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA), which granted me official research proficiency.
- After years of publishing and investigating, I earned a PhD in Information Technologies in 2024, specializing in cybersecurity management.
Professional Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) — certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2014.
- Despite years of experience and training, this certification helped me correct bad habits and embrace a more holistic view of project management.
- ITIL v4 Foundations — certified by Axelos Global Best Practice.
- This helped formalize and reinforce my understanding of service management, which I apply daily.
- Dual Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity Management and Leadership — completed in 2021–2022.
- Offered by the International Institute for Global Security Studies and Università Pegaso.
- Focused on the strategic and managerial aspects of cybersecurity.
Ongoing Learning
- Over 5,000 hours of training across 60+ courses, both national and international.
- Topics range from:
- Technical skills
- Team and project management
- Business strategy and leadership
But above all, I learn the most from the people I work with, especially when they come from complementary disciplines.