Carlos González Rico

Provides strategic and technical consultancy to companies and NGOs on digital transformation, IT strategy, software development, and AI adoption. Leads full-stack development projects and remote teams while aligning technical execution with business objectives.

Managed digital marketing campaigns across web, social media, and mobile channels to increase brand engagement and lead generation. Led local teams, allies, and external vendors, and developed operational processes to improve workflow efficiency and delivery timelines.

Provided strategic analysis and advisory services to public and private organizations across IT, digital media, cryptocurrency, and organizational processes. Developed policy and legal frameworks for technology adoption and business development.

Led the Venezuelan government’s top IT institution, setting the strategic roadmap for national technology adoption and open-source initiatives. Oversaw multi-million-euro budgets, cross-agency modernization efforts, partnerships, and a multidisciplinary team while ensuring national policy compliance.

Designed and implemented national standards and certification processes for IT products and services aligned to public sector procurement goals. Led IT training, industry incubation, software community development, and managed licensing and compliance frameworks including regulatory and security requirements.

Directed information systems development, acquisitions, and maintenance for a national financial institution, leading a 10-person technical team. Managed procurement of hardware and software with alignment to organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Created the service concept and technical architecture for a Wi-Fi hotspot network and negotiated contracts with a major national telecom provider. Advised on infrastructure deployment, network security, and service operations.

Designed and implemented a mass-production system for multi-language interactive educational resources, managing developers and instructional designers. Oversaw project management, production planning, quality assurance, and delivery schedules.

Built interactive web applications for a major media organization. Supported digital development of interactive web experiences for media products.

Built interactive web applications for a major sports organization. Contributed to web application development for the organization’s digital products.

Earned a Master’s in Management Information Systems from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (2003–2006).

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Law from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (1994–2000).

Earned a Master’s in Digital Communication & Multimedia from Universidad de A Coruña (2001).