I am a multilingual Tech Specialist with more than ten years of hands‑on experience in Transport and RAN engineering (NOC and BackOffice Engineer). I thrive where complexity meets innovation, and I bring a curious, learning‑driven mindset to every project. In my current role as a Service Provider Manager in Telefónica Germany, I lead and coordinate external partners to deliver seamless operations—connecting technical rigor with stakeholder alignment and tangible business results.
I am passionate about using technology as a lever for business value. I actively contribute to initiatives such as Copilot Cohort Champion or as the Product Owner of NOA (Network Operations Agent, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to turn ideas into sustainable outcomes.
Telecommunications Engineer. I have developed my professional career in different companies within the sector, in areas such as fibre network planning or the support and operations of communications systems.
In Telefónica GCTIO since 2023, in the Network and OSS Operations Transformation area leading and promoting initiatives together with the main OB’s of the company (Spain, Germany and Brazil). These projects are developed under the ANJ program, seeking autonomy and automation of networks, based on AI applied to the operations of the different processes and to the different network domains.
José Rodríguez is Head of Product Management in the Intelligent Platforms unit at Telefónica Digital Innovation, where he explores the intersection between artificial intelligence and enhancing the customer experience.
With over 15 years’ experience in product management, he has worked in the Video Innovation unit, with highlights including the world’s first implementation of Perplexity on television. Previously, he led the Movistar Home product and its integration with Aura, and was part of the BlueVia team, where he contributed to the launch of the API platform for developers and the Arduino GSM Shield board for IoT prototyping.
José holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Alcalá and is a qualified instrumentalist from the Conservatory of Alcalá de Henares.
Rubén leads environmental projects within Telefónica S.A.’s Sustainability area, specialising in environmental management and energy. He has over 20 years of experience and holds a degree in Environmental Sciences as well as a Master’s in Environmental Management, Quality and Auditing, with a focus on ISO certifications and environmental regulation.
Asier Anitua works at Telefónica in the field of advanced technological solutions for the audiovisual sector, participating in initiatives related to innovation, artificial intelligence, media infrastructures, and digital transformation applied to the broadcast and media ecosystem.
At the same time, he cultivates an intense creative activity under the pseudonym Asier Inoxidable, the name he uses to sign his work as a composer, poet, and novelist. His work explores the intersection between technology, memory, and emotion through literary and musical projects that combine narrative, music, and new forms of digital creation.
With over 25 years of experience in design research and human-centred design, he combines a solid foundation in human-centred research with a strategic vision focused on innovation and improving the user experience.
Javier García Rodrigo is a passionate innovation professional at Telefónica Innovación Digital, specializing in EU-funded programs, open innovation, multi-stakeholder engagement, and public-private partnerships. He has extensive experience collaborating with US and EU organizations, bridging academia, industry, and policy to drive impactful innovation. Focused on bridging the gap between the dynamic policy environment and the fast-evolving world of emerging technologies, Javier currently leads the strategic portfolio of EU programs at Telefónica Innovación Digital, advancing research, accelerating technology adoption, and fostering growth for Telefónica
Manager of Public Policy and Institutional Alliances at Telefónica España, with extensive experience in institutional relations and public–private collaboration. Specialised in engagement with public administrations and key stakeholders, as well as in the design of institutional positioning strategies and the building of strong alliances with diverse stakeholder groups.
I have a well-established track record in leading high-impact institutional projects and in cross-functional coordination with multiple stakeholders. I am committed to fostering constructive dialogue between business, society and the public sector as a lever for economic, social and digital development, and for strengthening Telefónica’s institutional positioning.
Dimitra Tsigkari is a Researcher at Telefónica Innovación Digital, and her work focuses on network optimization and distributed machine learning. She holds a PhD from EURECOM (France) and has also conducted research at Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). She is a recipient of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship for her research project on optimization algorithms for next-generation distributed AI.
She is a senior researcher in experience design with a background in strategic design, specializing in driving collaboration, efficiency, and design quality in complex innovation environments. She works at the intersection of DesignOps, research, and strategy at Telefónica Innovación Digital to transform real human needs into impactful decisions. She is passionate about communication, fostering collaboration, and promoting high-impact teams.
She holds a PhD in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Kent and the Autonomous University of Madrid, specializing in artificial intelligence and biometric systems. She currently works as a research associate at Telefónica Innovación Digital in Madrid, where she is engaged in scientific research on signals and images, pattern recognition, machine learning, and federated learning, with a special focus on security, privacy, and data protection. She leads AI projects that seek to convert scientific knowledge into real, reliable, and people-friendly solutions.
Control and Automation engineer graduated from Inatel (National Institute of Telecommunications), she began her career in telecommunications working on mobile network rollout projects, mainly focused on RF activities such as creating RF scripts,analyzing KPIs and supporting integration tasks. Over time, she became increasingly interested in automation to streamline daily operations and improve efficiency. In 2022, she joined Telefônica in a technological innovation project, where she has been dedicated to developing solutions to automate configuration and operational processes in mobile networks.
Telecommunications engineer graduated from Inatel (National Institute of Telecommunications). He began his career working on mobile newtork configuration projects, focusing on site configuration and supporting field technicians during integrations. His experience in operational environments strengthened his interest in process improvement and technical efficiency. Later, he joined Telefonica contributing to the creation of solutions that enhance and automate configuration and operational workflows in mobile networks
Telecommunications engineer graduated from Inatel (National Institute of Telecommunications). He began his career working on mobile network configuration projects, performing site integrations and parameter setups. Later, he joined and optimization project, supporting network performance improvement and feature validation. He then moved to Telefonica years ago to provide technical support for the internalization of configuration activities, studying new technologies, developing scripts, and running lab testes to enable safe and efficiency implementation of new processes.
Telecommunications engineer graduated from Inatel (National Institute of Telecommunications). He began his career working on mobile newtork configuration projects, where he was responsible for carrying out site configuration demands. Later, he worked for an international company, where he gained extensive knowledge of mobile networks and global operational practices – experience that strongly enhanced his technical expertise. He then joined Telefonica, applying his experience to analyze new solutions, support complex configurations and collaborate on the development of more efficiency network processes.
Specialist in product research. Focused on gaining an in-depth understanding of people, context and business in order to reduce uncertainty in decision-making. I combine various research methods, data analysis and experimentation to explore strategic opportunities, validate solutions and generate impact on the company’s digital products.
Specialist in product research and strategic design, focused on turning evidence into sound decisions and clear direction to improve the customer experience. He leads end-to-end research initiatives and develops methodological frameworks that optimise decision-making and multiply the impact of our digital products and services. He is also an expert in digital accessibility, conducting audits and teaching on accessibility and inclusive design.
UX Researcher specialising in UX Design, CRM and Marketing at the Experience Design Lab. Researches and analyses user behaviour using qualitative and quantitative methods, with a people-centred approach to defining solutions that improve the experience and add value to the business.
Expert in qualitative research with extensive experience in research applied to voice technologies and conversational environments. She is currently part of the video team, where she carries out user and market research activities to improve the user experience in the television service
