Raul Gimenez Martinez

Raul Gimenez Martinez has extensive work experience in the IT industry. Raul is currently working as the CTO and Head of IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, and Cybersecurity at Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, where they started in March 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of IT Architecture and Innovation at Saba from January 2018 to February 2020. In this role, they were responsible for IT strategy, IT architecture, innovation, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Raul also worked as a Senior IT Manager and IT Architect at SEAT,SA from October 2011 to January 2018, focusing on IT management and architectural design. Before that, they worked as an IT Architect at Renacimiento and as a Senior IT Consultant at Zemsania - Informática El Corte Inglés.

Earlier in their career, Raul worked at Alsys Information Technologies, S.L. as an Operations Manager and Project Manager, where they specialized in data center solutions. Raul also worked as an IT Systems Manager at IECISA, managing the outsourced user support and system management area for Gas Natural. Their career started at NIPSA as a System Technician.

Throughout their career, Raul has gained expertise in IT architecture, system administration, project management, and data center solutions.

Raul Gimenez Martinez has a strong educational background in business and information technology management. Raul obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Global MBA from OBS Business School in 2017. Prior to that, they earned a Master's Degree in Information technology management from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya between 2011 and 2013.

Raul also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Engineering in Computer Systems, which they completed from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya from 2001 to 2008. Additionally, they achieved a Higher education diploma as a Senior technician in computer systems management from COM DC during 1998 to 2000.

Apart from their formal education, Raul has also obtained various certifications. In 2023, they completed the program "Preparing for Opportunities" at INSEAD. Raul also holds certifications from top technology companies, such as Microsoft and VMware. Noteworthy certifications include the MCTS System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration (obtained in 2011), the VMware Certified Professional on VMware Infrastructure 4 (VCP-410) (obtained in 2010), and the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (obtained in 2006).

Overall, Raul Gimenez Martinez has a comprehensive educational background in business and information technology management, complemented by a range of certifications.