Juan Aponte

Juan Aponte has had a long and varied career in the technology field, starting in 2006 as an Electronic Engineer for ASIME. In 2007, they worked as an Electronic Engineer for CEPSA and an R&D Project Engineer for RADETEC. In 2008, they worked as an R&D Project Manager for Rade Tecnologias. From 2011 to 2012, they were an R&D Manager for I&Don Technology. In 2022, they became the Chief Technology Officer for Ekowasher Sweden AB. In 2023, they became the Managing Partner - Technology & IP for Reprefo Capital. Most recently, they were the Technology Fellow and CEO of Ontech Security, where they have been working to add revolutionary technology in many sectors, such as Devices, IoT, Security, VR & AR, Mobile, Automotive, Transport, and Military.

Juan Aponte has a diverse educational background. Juan obtained a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universidad de Huelva in 2008, followed by a MSc in Automation Control and Robotics from Universidad de Sevilla in 2012. Juan also completed a MSc in Wireless Communications from Universidad de Sevilla in 2011. In 2018, they obtained a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Huelva, specializing in Electromagnetic Field Sensors. Currently, they are pursuing a Postgraduate in Strategy & Innovation at the University of Oxford.