About
Experienced Platform Engineering and Infrastructure Leader with over 15 years of expertise in large-scale data systems, currently serving as SDO Service & Data Technical Coordinator at EMBL-EBI (European Bioinformatics Institute).
Based in the UK with roots in Catalonia, I specialise in:
- Petabyte-scale storage systems - Scaled EMBL-EBI storage from 15 PB to over 100 PB
- Data archiving solutions - Led development of the FIRE (File Replication) archive system
- Infrastructure automation - Automated core data-transfer platforms and deployment processes
- Identity and access management - Delivered institute-wide IAM overhauls
- High-availability systems - Designed resilient, vendor-agnostic solutions
I excel at translating complex technical requirements into scalable solutions that support groundbreaking scientific research. My work directly enables researchers worldwide to harness the potential of big data in biology.
Professional Experience
SDO Service & Data Technical Coordinator
EMBL-EBI (European Bioinformatics Institute)
Leading multidisciplinary technical teams to define service roadmaps and deliver critical infrastructure for Europe's leading bioinformatics research institute.
- Manage petabyte-scale storage systems supporting global scientific research
- Coordinate data management services across multiple data centres
- Implement unified monitoring solutions across thousands of hosts
- Drive cost-efficient archive replacement initiatives
Platform Engineering & Infrastructure Leadership
Various Roles in Enterprise IT
Progressive leadership roles in platform engineering, systems administration, and infrastructure design.
- Designed and built enterprise-scale archive solutions
- Led teams in modernising transfer services and deployment automation
- Mentored technical teams in mixed environments (Linux, Windows, AIX, macOS)
- Delivered large-scale infrastructure projects on time and within budget
Technical Expertise
Infrastructure & Systems
- Enterprise Linux Administration
- High-Availability System Design
- Storage Systems (15PB → 100PB+)
- Data Centre Operations
- Disaster Recovery Planning
Platform Engineering
- Scalability Architecture
- Automation & Orchestration
- Container Technologies
- DevOps Practices
- Infrastructure as Code
Data Management
- Petabyte-scale Storage
- Data Archiving Solutions
- Transfer Services
- Erasure Coding
- Geo-distributed Replication
Security & Access
- Identity & Access Management
- Multi-factor Authentication
- Security Architecture
- Compliance Management
- Risk Assessment
Key Achievements
Massive Scale Infrastructure
Successfully systems from 15 PB to over 100 PB, supporting critical scientific research worldwide
Automation Excellence
Automated the institute's core data-transfer platform, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving reliability
IAM Transformation
Led institute-wide identity and access management overhaul, enhancing security while improving user experience
Unified Monitoring
Introduced comprehensive monitoring solutions across thousands of hosts, providing unprecedented visibility into system health
Archive Innovation
Designed and implemented the FIRE archive system, providing robust, vendor-agnostic, geo-dispersed file replication
Cost Optimisation
Delivered cost-efficient archive replacement solutions, optimising resource utilisation and reducing operational expenses
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Ready to discuss your next infrastructure challenge?
I'm always interested in exploring opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in platform engineering and large-scale infrastructure to drive innovation and efficiency.
Location
Based in the United Kingdom
Originally from Catalonia, Spain
Open to remote and hybrid opportunities