Damian Fernandez-Lamela

Damian Fernandez-Lamela has over 25 years of work experience. Damian began their career as a Systems Analyst at Bank BGN SA, where they managed the bank's main system and developed their corporate website. Damian then worked as the Founder and Director of Fernandez Lamela & Assoc., providing consulting on e-business and IT Strategy. Damian also audited cash transfers for the Social Security Administration during this time.

Damian later joined Bago Pharmaceutical as a Business Intelligence Systems Analyst, where they analyzed market data using data mining techniques to identify high-value customers and increase marketing efficiency. Damian also redesigned business processes and developed online applications to improve productivity.

In 2001, Damian joined Allianz as an Information Security/Internet Management Officer, where they managed the IT security of the entire company and led the development of a B2B Extranet for insurance brokers. Damian then moved to Fidelity Investments as a Strategy & Market Research Business Analyst, where they developed market entry strategies and assessed market trends and competition.

Damian's next role was as an Associate Professor of Marketing at National American University. Damian then joined DELL as a Manager of Global Marketing Analytics and Media Optimization. In this role, they optimized over $1 billion in advertising investments, managed a team of marketing analytics experts, and led worldwide marketing analytics efforts.

Damian then served as a Senior Director of Analytics at Omnicom Group (AT&T) and later as a Senior Director of Marketing Analytics at RealPage. Damian's most recent role is as the VP of Data Science & Analytics - Global at Fossil Group.

Throughout their career, Damian has demonstrated expertise in data analysis, marketing analytics, IT security, and market research.

Damian Fernandez-Lamela completed an MBA in Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Software Engineering from the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca in 2005. In 2004, they completed a Postgraduate program in Ebusiness Management at the Universidad del Salvador. Damian also pursued studies in Information Systems at the Universidad Kennedy. In terms of certifications, they obtained a certification in Social Media and Communities Professional from Dell University in 2011.