Lead the Arcano Technology Research Team, delivering world-class insights into emerging technologies for C-suite executives. My role emphasizes creating actionable, strategic recommendations with a strong focus on developing robust AI strategies.Technology Research Leadership:- Spearhead cutting-edge research in emerging technologies.- Develop bespoke consulting services tailored to the technological needs and strategic goals of executive clients.- Provide comprehensive insights that enable informed, strategic decisions regarding technology adoption and implementation.Geopolitical Research and Consulting:- Head the Geopolitical Research Team, producing groundbreaking consulting and research.- Offer in-depth geopolitical risk analysis and insights to multinational corporations and Ibex-35 companies.- Create detailed reports and strategic advisories on global geopolitical issues, aiding clients in navigating complex international landscapes.Selected Highlights:- Craft AI strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring seamless integration and competitive advantage.- Consult with leading global firms on AI implementation, resulting in optimized operations and innovative business solutions.- Lead comprehensive geopolitical risk assessments for high-profile clients, providing strategic guidance on international affairs.Advise on geopolitical dynamics in key regions, helping clients mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.- Deliver customized consulting services to some of the world's largest multinational companies, enhancing their strategic planning and decision-making processes.- Contribute to Arcano Research's reputation as a premier consulting practice, recognized for its authoritative insights and strategic acumen.

Transforming executive education through the development of co-designed, customized programs that address the unique operational and strategic challenges faced by leading companies. As a Professor for Headspring, a collaboration between the Financial Times in London and IE Business School in Madrid, I leverage a multidisciplinary approach to deliver impactful learning experiences.Key Expertise:- Cybersecurity: Providing advanced insights to safeguard organizations against digital threats.- Macroeconomics: Offering in-depth analyses to help executives navigate global economic trends.- Data Analytics: Empowering leaders to utilize data for strategic decision-making.- Geopolitics: Examining global political dynamics to guide strategic business decisions.- Expert-Led Discussions: Facilitating engaging and insightful discussions on a wide range of contemporary business topics.Professional Highlights:- FT Live Future of Cars Lecturer: Delivered sessions on the geopolitics of the automotive supply chain, analyzing how global political dynamics impact the industry.Customized Program Development: Designed and delivered tailored executive education programs for various clients, enhancing their strategic and operational capabilities.- Client Engagement: Worked with numerous Headspring clients, providing bespoke insights and strategies that drive organizational growth and resilience.

Lead the Arcano Technology Research Team, delivering world-class insights into emerging technologies for C-suite executives. My role emphasizes creating actionable, strategic recommendations with a strong focus on developing robust AI strategies.Technology Research Leadership:- Spearhead cutting-edge research in emerging technologies.- Develop bespoke consulting services tailored to the technological needs and strategic goals of executive clients.- Provide comprehensive insights that enable informed, strategic decisions regarding technology adoption and implementation.Geopolitical Research and Consulting:- Head the Geopolitical Research Team, producing groundbreaking consulting and research.- Offer in-depth geopolitical risk analysis and insights to multinational corporations and Ibex-35 companies.- Create detailed reports and strategic advisories on global geopolitical issues, aiding clients in navigating complex international landscapes.Selected Highlights:- Craft AI strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring seamless integration and competitive advantage.- Consult with leading global firms on AI implementation, resulting in optimized operations and innovative business solutions.- Lead comprehensive geopolitical risk assessments for high-profile clients, providing strategic guidance on international affairs.Advise on geopolitical dynamics in key regions, helping clients mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.- Deliver customized consulting services to some of the world's largest multinational companies, enhancing their strategic planning and decision-making processes.- Contribute to Arcano Research's reputation as a premier consulting practice, recognized for its authoritative insights and strategic acumen.

Provide advanced solutions that integrate intelligence, geopolitical analysis, and assess emerging technologies. I work with various intelligence and intelligence-related institutions to deliver unparalleled insights and strategies, addressing the complexities of corporate espionage and emerging hybrid threats that combine geopolitical risks with technological advancements.Geopolitical and Technological Integration:- Leverage in-depth geopolitical analysis to understand and mitigate risks associated with global political dynamics.- Combine CIA counterintelligence methodologies with advanced technological insights to offer comprehensive solutions.- Provide bespoke strategies that address the convergence of geopolitical risks and technological vulnerabilities in hybrid threats.- Integrate counterintelligence techniques with insights from sociology, psychology, history, and digital transformation.- Develop uniquely customizable market solutions to effectively combat corporate espionage.- Design and implement "defensive human" strategies to protect organizations against espionage threats.- Equip clients to be agile and adaptive amidst disruptive technologies, market changes, and geopolitical shifts.Multidisciplinary Integration:- Synthesize diverse perspectives to create robust strategies for countering corporate espionage and hybrid threats.- Utilize historical, sociological, and geopolitical insights to enhance counterintelligence practices.- Empower clients with the tools and knowledge to navigate rapid technological advancements and geopolitical risks.- Foster a resilient organizational culture to mitigate risks and seize opportunities from hybrid threats.Thought Leadership:- Regularly participate in lectures and conferences, sharing expertise on counterintelligence, geopolitical analysis, hybrid threats, and organizational resilience.- Engage with industry leaders to disseminate best practices and emerging trends.

Teach courses in Geopolitics, Terrorism & Security, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Critical Thinking. Drawing from my experience as a former CIA Officer, I provide students with a unique practitioner’s perspective that offers deep insights into global issues affecting both state and corporate realms.Teaching Focus:Geopolitics, Terrorism & Security:- Analyze global political dynamics, terrorism, and security challenges.- Equip students with tools to navigate complex international security environments.Data Analytics and Cybersecurity:- Cover fundamental and advanced concepts in data analytics and its application in cybersecurity.- Prepare students to tackle modern cybersecurity threats with strategic and analytical approaches.Critical Thinking:- Develop critical thinking skills for addressing complex global problems.- Promote analytical rigor and strategic decision-making based on real-world intelligence and security scenarios.Unique Insights:Practitioner’s Perspective:- Utilize my CIA background to offer practical, real-world insights into geopolitical and security issues.- Provide firsthand knowledge on the interplay between state actions and corporate strategies.Impact on Students:- Foster a deep understanding of global affairs impacting business and security.- Prepare future leaders to make informed decisions in a complex, interconnected world.- Bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring readiness for real-world challenges.- Mentor and guide students to apply their learning effectively in professional contexts.

Conceptualized and launched an educational start-up to teach children about cybersecurity, cyberbullying, safe social media interactions, online strangers, and coding using gamification.• Expertly managed 50 concurrent projects while leading global outreach efforts to 16K schools.• Authored and published three books translated into Spanish focused on educating parents and two comic books (one pending publication) for children used by several schools as the core of their cyber education curriculum.• Designed and launched three educational videogames undergoing beta testing at schools to train students to identify spam, learn cybersecurity terms, and investigate cyber-themed crimes.