Our team
At Openvia we firmly believe that in order to offer the best solutions to our clients, it is essential to have an exceptional team of people. That is why we have the right people and the right talent to make this adventure a reality.
Fernando Vallejo
Managing Director at Openvia Mobility
Describe myself?
I seek to make every moment a game, persevering, sportsman and lover of good food.
What´s my story?
Asking about my history makes me realise how much time has passed. Now a deconstructed telecommunications engineer who took the opportunity to see the world. My grid was sifted through a period of strategic consultancy. After this stage I started at Globalvia where I reconverted to human resources and coaching. Then I returned to innovation with the idea of doing different things that would not leave anyone indifferent.
What do I do at Openvia?
Change the world. Never alone. Accompanied at all times by a team of brilliant minds and team players moving in the same direction.
Ask me about...?
My daughters, new things, meditation, anything. I might just ask you a question myself, OK?
Ángela Montánchez
Head of Growth at Openvia Mobility
Describe myself?
The three mantras that rule my life: "Done better than perfect", "Work & Fun" and "Be the change you want to see in the world".
What´s my story?
Marketer trained in Madrid, Vaasa and London, surrounded by engineers. I’ve been working in the technology field for more than 15 years in different countries: Spain, the UK and Japan; and different industries: banking, healthcare, retail, mobility and infrastructure. Certified coach, professor of innovation and strategy at different universities, obsessed with continuous learning. Two years ago, I embarked on the adventure of earning a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Mobility and its impact on Society.
What do I do at Openvia?
I make things happen! We push innovation at Globalvia and challenge ourselves every day with new Venture Building and Venture Capital projects at Openvia Mobility. Oh, and we also kill ideas if they’re not good.
Ask me about...?
My two Nordic blondes, highly tech-freak stuff, foodie places to eat, ancient Egypt and autonomous mobility.
Pablo Fernández
Innovation and Program Manager
Describe myself?
I think that I’m a person who believes that it’s impossible to live without a sense of humor. Lover of sport, although I sometimes go overboard. And above all, curious; curiosity is what drives me in my personal and professional life.
What´s my story?
I think that my story is one of adaptation and resilience. I’ve always been a (Telecommunications) Engineer by vocation, starting out as a development engineer in the defense sector. To satisfy the company’s needs, I had to transform myself, which is when I started managing teams and projects, and I liked what I was doing. But the best was yet to come. The next step was working in innovation for Ferrovial and that was the “drug” that got me hooked. Three years later I had the opportunity to join Globalvia and Openvia, expanding my horizons even further in the field of Innovation. Now there are no limits: projects, corporate culture, investments, etc.
What do I do at Openvia?
With the help of my colleagues, I create digital solutions and products that are revolutionizing mobility and bringing the future that much closer to all of us.
Ask me about...?
Technology in general, self-driving cars... Ask me about anything you really want! Curiosity is always welcome.
Egoitz Arcauz
Finance Manager
Describe myself?
Empathetic, committed and athletic (any sport, but especially basketball, paddle tennis and a lot of cycling).
What´s my story?
I discovered as I was studying for a degree in civil engineering that what I really liked was economics. That shift in focus led me to the world of finance. I hold a degree in Economics and International Business.
What do I do at Openvia?
If you ask my colleagues, they’ll say I "get money" so they can spend it. If you ask me, I’ll say that besides managing the finances I work hard to see today's ideas become tomorrow's realities.
Ask me about...?
Urban mobility, cycling, music, cooking and restaurants, but I’ve got questions for you too. It’s more fun when it goes both ways.
Alexandru Grama
IoT Specialist
Describe myself?
Tenacious, curious and happy.
What´s my story?
From a very young age, I used to take the clocks in my house apart to see what was inside. The real challenge was to put them back together again and make them work! I discovered computers as a teenager and since then I’ve been doing the same thing to them as I did to the clocks. Professionally, I’ve worked in various industries, from telecommunications to video games to banking. One day I added my grain of salt to the Linux kernel.
What do I do at Openvia?
I currently lead hardware-related development.
Ask me about...?
Hardware, Linux kernel and cryptocurrencies.
Juan Miguel Martínez Santos
Solution Architect
Describe myself?
I consider myself a collaborative person, you can count on me to build a better future together.
What´s my story?
Telecommunications Engineer, MBA from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and AWS Solution Architect by training, passionate about technologies at heart. I consider myself a multifaceted person, I like to apply technological innovation from a people-centered perspective. I have led teams and projects throughout my career in the Telco/Ceiling and Mobility sector.
What do I do at Openvia?
Help grow the company to lead the Mobility sector by participating in the creation of the services we will use in the future.
Ask me about...?
Ask me about tennis, do you feel like having a game 😊?
Isabel Fernandez
Marketing Manager
Describe myself?
Passionate, persevering and optimistic.
What´s my story?
I studied a degree in Advertising and Public Relations in Spain, Italy and Mexico thanks to several scholarships. Then I began my experience in the professional world combining it with the study of a second distance learning degree at the UNED, specifically with the Degree in Tourism. To complement both careers and taking into account the digital world in which we live today, I recently studied the Master in Inbound Marketing, Digital Marketing and Digital Traffiker by Inesdi Business School. I have been part of Globalvia's Communication and CSR team for 7 years and it has been in 2022 that I have joined Openvia's innovative adventure to contribute everything in my power.
What do I do at Openvia?
As Marketing Manager, my mission is to promote and position Openvia as a reference and technology partner in the mobility sector worldwide. As part of the Growth team, my challenge is to show how attractive and groundbreaking our solutions are for external clients.
Ask me about...?
Cinema - more auteur than commercial - and travel anywhere in the world. Tell me whatever you want, I love to dialogue, to digress and to learn every day from everything and everyone.
Antonio Franco
DevOps and Software Control Developer
Describe myself?
I intend to be a pleasant person and give welfare to those around me. I am curious, with vocation of service, assertive, meticulous, always involved in the improvement and gain of knowledge in some subject.
What´s my story?
Since my childhood I have been a talkative and restless person, always looking for something different. This way of being has led me to make friends and have relationships with heterogeneous groups of people, from whom I have gained knowledge and very enriching experiences. In my spare time I took advantage of my free time to help my acquaintances and deepen in the subject that aroused my interest at that time, when I reached a certain degree of improvement in that area I integrated it into my life and moved on to the next one. I began to manipulate computers shortly before the arrival of Windows 95 and this opened up a world of possibilities for research. My study plan was to study application development as a vocation and investment for the future and then pursue a construction-related career to get a job. I didn't think of computer science as what would give me immediate work tomorrow and thought of it more as a synergy of construction studies. When I finished my development studies, a company in Madrid asked my study center for 4 recommended profiles and this is where my career began.
What do I do at Openvia?
Design and development of IoT applications and internal development tools.
Ask me about...?
Whatever worries you and if I don't know it, you can help me to discover new knowledge. You can ask me about: Technology, travel, world places and cultures, photography, politics, audio, economy, electric mobility, ecology, social networks, psychology, painting and drawing techniques, sport and biomechanics of the body, diets, 3D design, virtual reality, bureaucratic procedures and laws....
Guillermo Cañada Valverde
DevOps and Hardware Developer
Describe myself?
Hard-working, decisive and empathetic.
What´s my story?
I have always liked science and, therefore, as soon as I had the opportunity, I developed my career in a research center. There I worked for many years in innovation projects, experimental pilots and publishing some articles and even participating in books. Finally I decided to set myself a new challenge and that was to participate in something closer, more of daily use, which led me to Openvia, where I try to contribute my bit in software and hardware, and, above all, keep learning every day.
What do I do at Openvia?
I am in charge of adapting Linux to the needs that arise in the project, from scripting to hardware, through operating system configuration, that is, whatever comes up.
Ask me about...?
Scripts, Linux, mountain routes or restaurants in Madrid where to go with my dog.
Arancha Gomez
Administration and Finance Trainee Analyst
Describe myself?
An enthusiastic, restless young woman, willing to step out of my comfort zone and learn from others. Involved since childhood in social projects all over the world from France to the Philippines. I am committed to teamwork and individual responsibility to achieve excellence.
What´s my story?
Graduated in Business Administration and Management at the Complutense University of Madrid. On the other hand, I am currently studying a Master in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at the IEB. Openvia is one of my first work experiences in the financial sector.
What do I do at Openvia?
I have joined Openvia as a support in the administration and finance department. I am in a continuous learning process and I want to contribute my bit to the company.
Ask me about...?
Outdoor plans, Spanish dance and entrepreneurship initiatives. But, above all, I am willing to talk about any topic.
Gema Ferrero
Managing Director of Bluenest by Globalvia
Describe myself?
I consider myself a hard-working and action-oriented person, mainly motivated by the desire to create the future we are going to live in. I am passionate about reading and continuously learning about any subject, especially about everything related to physics and space.
What´s my story?
I am an Industrial Engineer in Mechanics and Industrial Organisation, as well as an Air Traffic Controller. I started in the world of technology in a Big Four in international environments, later moving on to the world of entrepreneurship in the aeronautical sector.
What do I do at Openvia?
I am in charge of leading Bluenest by Globalvia, building new lines of business related to the incipient industry of urban/advanced air mobility for both people and logistics.
Ask me about...?
Urban air mobility, eVTOL, drones, helicopters, vertiports, business strategy.
José Ignacio Rodríguez
Operations and Business Development Manager at Bluenest by Globalvia
José Ignacio Rodríguez
Operations and Business Development Manager at Bluenest by Globalvia
Describe myself?
Versatile, hardworking, detail and results oriented, organized and very communicative. Despite having a very logical thinking, I have a creative and dreamy side that makes me passionate about new technologies, always willing to undertake and bring my motivation and knowledge in new challenges that allow me to grow, experiment and add value.
What´s my story?
I grew up in an aeronautical environment, at the Tablada airfield and other military bases as my father was a pilot in the Air Force. After completing Telecommunications Engineering in Seville, I have dedicated my professional life to air traffic control systems for commercial aviation and then to UAVs and urban air mobility.
What do I do at Openvia?
My illusion is to bring my accumulated experience and collaborative spirit to Openvia Air and add to create new lines of business that add value to our company and also to the citizenship. I hope to accumulate many hours of flight and experience with the squadron.
Ask me about...?
Whatever you want, any questions are welcome and helpful in defining a wonderful future that is yet to be created in: Urban air mobility, eVTOLs, U-space, vertiports, automation with UAVs, etc.
Isidoro Toledano
Director of Operations of Bluenest by Globalvia
Describe myself?
Curious, avid learner of new things and, above all, understanding the “why” of things.
What´s my story?
For me the big question is, “Where are you from”? Because of my father's military career and my own as a civil engineer, I’ve lived all over Spain and in some foreign countries as well. A somewhat atypical civil engineer, since the start of my professional career in the construction sector I’ve always tried to incorporate new technologies and new methodologies into my daily work.
What do I do at Openvia?
I’ve had the good fortune to be able to repurpose my career and now, together with my colleagues, I’m embarking on an exciting challenge: participating in the creation of a new sector, Urban Aerial Mobility with unmanned vehicles.
Ask me about...?
Almost anything. If I don't have an answer at the time, the next time we meet I will have done my homework and I’ll have an answer for you.
Rafael Higuera
Practice Leader at Bluenest by Globalvia
Describe myself?
Cheerful and curious, the glue that holds groups together.
What´s my story?
Since 2001 I’ve been involved in developing software solutions for various industrial sectors (aerospace, defense, telecommunications, energy and biotechnology). I was initially focused on the development and analysis of these solutions, later moving on to leading and managing projects to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness from both a human and a technological standpoint. I am currently busy managing multidisciplinary teams achieve a variety of goals, without overlooking my technological background which has enabled me to grow as a professional over the years.
What do I do at Openvia?
I lead teams in the development of field critical system solutions.
Ask me about...?
Development teams, music / guitars, critical systems, sci-fi / fantasy movies, mountain climbing.
Ángeles Echevarría
Managing Director of Openvia Portugal & Head of Operations at Openvia Mobility
Ángeles Echevarría
Managing Director of Openvia Portugal & Head of Operations at Openvia Mobility
Describe myself?
Curious, passionate and optimistic. My motto is, “It’s only impossible if you don’t try".
What´s my story?
Continuous learning and stepping out of my comfort zone. Road worker by training, with and MBA and music degree, change is my guide: transport planning, market and economic feasibility studies, infrastructure operation and management. Always focused on the world of mobility, both nationally and internationally. So much mobility has taken me from large engineering firms to small consulting firms, the "big four” and concessionaires in several different cities, until I dropped anchor in Portugal - for now. I got involved in innovation two years ago. I was waiting for it and now I’m a part of it.
What do I do at Openvia?
Dream. Help Globalvia open its eyes to new user-centric business opportunities. Help the people who work with me move closer to making the dream a reality.
Ask me about...?
Anything. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find out for my own curiosity. And I’ll also ask you. My three beasts, music, science fiction, macroeconomics, trivia questions and how to make life easier for my fellow man, in this case, travelers.
Ricardo Vilela
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Describe myself?
I’m an optimist and have a passion for software development.
What´s my story?
I graduated in Computer Engineering at UTAD, and started out as a backend software developer. I have worked on a range of projects, from e-commerce to mobility.
What do I do at Openvia?
Openvia platform, APIs, Kafka, Kubernetes, software patterns, Slora, Openvia Transaction Management.
Ask me about...?
Openvia platform, APIs, Kafka, Kubernetes, software patterns, Slora, Openvia Transaction Management.
Jorge Rodrigues
Deputy General Manager
Describe myself?
Collaborative, innovated and cheerful.
What´s my story?
I studied electronics and communications, I have worked in a micro IT company doing small WEB developments and installation of professional infrastructure and software solutions. For 4 years I worked as a systems analyst at XEROX Portugal and joined Globalvia Transmontana in 2014 for IT. I started GROAD, then I integrated DevOps in the OMA team, I performed Product Owner functions of OTM and OMA and currently mostly I do business management.
What do I do at Openvia?
Product owner and business manager of the OTM and OMA products.
Ask me about...?
Operation and maintenance of infrastructures and mobility, digitalisation and automation of processes.
Diamantino Abobeleira
Support Manager Leader
Describe myself?
A hard worker, Supervisor and Learner.
What´s my story?
Computer engineer, I started out as a developer but gradually shifted towards the support area.
What do I do at Openvia?
I supervise the support team that tackles different challenges every day.
Ask me about...?
Openvia. I’m delighted to talk about anything related to our company, whether in relation to technology, the business or new projects.
Luis Coutinho
Senior Software Developer and Team Leader
Describe myself?
Cooperative, driven and receptive.
What´s my story?
I’m a trained Electronic Engineer and I’ve always had a passion for software. I began my career working on several research and development projects in the areas of smartcities and winemaking. Today I am a Software Developer at Openvia.
What do I do at Openvia?
I develop software which responds to the tasks that appear at every sprint, always striving to innovate and follow best practices.
Ask me about...?
Dotnet core, Protobuf, micro services and any other topic, and I’m always ready to help.
Luis Maia
Product Owner
Describe myself?
Determined, cheerful and tenacious.
What´s my story?
I graduated in Computer Engineering at UTAD and began working as a developer. The opportunities that came up in the company allowed me to dedicate myself more to the business area and now I am a Product Owner.
What do I do at Openvia?
I’m a Product Owner, I am the “bridge” between the client and the development team, and I am in charge of making sure the final product is in accordance with the clients’ wishes. I define, write up and prioritize the tasks that the team will develop in line with the client’s requirements.
Ask me about...?
Openvia’s working methods. We follow an agile scrum methodology, which enables us to quickly adapt to changes.
José Antonio Eira
IT Manager
Describe myself?
Friendly, decisive and collaborative.
What´s my story?
I have a Programming Technician course and I am currently studying Programming Engineering at UTAD. I started my career 11 years ago in Transmontana, one of the two Portuguese concessions of Globalvia, in the IT and Systems area where I performed maintenance functions of equipment, the company's computer park, the entire existing network and also the entire cybersecurity area.
What do I do at Openvia?
I am an IT Technician and I am responsible for the management of the computer park, network and cybersecurity.
Ask me about...?
Network.
Cátia Queirós
Support Engineer
Describe myself?
I’m a very focused person, always ready to help and with an unquenchable thirst to learn.
What´s my story?
I have just entered the job market, and have a degree in Computer Engineering from UTAD, where I am also taking a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering. I also do voluntary work.
What do I do at Openvia?
I am responsible for supporting all the projects we have implemented, receiving, analyzing and validating the problems reported to us by the clients.
Ask me about...?
BI, databases.
Rui Madureira
QA Software Tester
Describe myself?
Aside from a good sense of humor and empathy, I like to be dynamic, collaborative and organized.
What´s my story?
I graduated with a degree in electrical engineering and worked briefly on projects and related activities. I started out as a software developer and did that for a few years. Most recently I took up the challenge of quality assurance in software testing.
What do I do at Openvia?
Software testing in the development phase to make sure that the final product we deliver works according to expectations.
Ask me about...?
Front-end and back-end software testing.
Cátia Botelho
Accounting Technician
Describe myself?
Dreamy, calm, friendly, good listener and nice.
What´s my story?
I am a Postgraduate in Accounting and Finance. I started my professional career in an accounting firm and in 2018 I joined Transmontana, one of the two Portuguese concessions of Globalvia, as an Accounting Technician. And in 2022 I had the opportunity to join Openvia.
What do I do at Openvia?
I work in the Administrative and Financial Management, Accounting and Management Department. I also take care of general services and I am always available to listen to my colleagues and help them with whatever they need, just give me a call!
Ask me about...?
Accounting, travel, dreams, children, any topic, I'll be here to listen and help.
Gabriela Duque
Junior Product Owner
Describe myself?
I’m communicative, curious and ambitious.
What´s my story?
I recently graduated in Communication and Multimedia, and for a year I focused on design. Now I have started a new challenge at Openvia as a Junior Product Owner.
What do I do at Openvia?
I’m a Product Owner, in charge of managing the Product Backlog and responsible for steering the project to meet the requirements of the customer and the other parties involved, working together with the Frontend Development Team.
Ask me about...?
Scrum, agile methodologies and the different applications developed.
Fabio Miranda
Support Engineer
Describe myself?
I am a fun person, with a sense of responsibility and eager to learn.
What´s my story?
I graduated in Systems Engineering at ISEP, this is my second professional experience in which I am part of the support team.
What do I do at Openvia?
Support to the projects implemented by the company.
Ask me about...?
Database, innovation and agile methodologies.
Jonathan Peterson-Ruiz
USA Business Development Manager
Describe myself?
I am an optimistic and energetic person who seeks to bridge the gap between technology and politics to improve the quality of life for all.
What´s my story?
I have always been committed to sharing best practices and facilitating human mobility. Promoting solutions dedicated to the adoption of new programs, policies and technologies is an area in which I feel comfortable. My passion for human mobility stems from my love of travel and my own moving experience. Being an open book, I enjoy helping people find answers or distract them from their day to day lives.
What do I do at Openvia?
I work with the entire team to bring the best solutions to market. Our goal is to improve the experience of highway users and help those who maintain them. As Openvia's ambassador in the United States, I will promote our solutions across platforms and seek new opportunities with customers.
Ask me about...?
Travel and places to eat sushi.
