Born in Mexico City in 1967, I spent my formative years on a farm in Baja California before returning to the city for my high school and university studies. I hold degrees in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, where I appreciated the rigorous, theory-and-lab-based teaching approach. A year-long university strike in 1988 unexpectedly led me to the US, where I learned English—a skill that has significantly enhanced my life and career.

 

In 1998, I moved my family to Vancouver to capitalize on the burgeoning internet boom. By the year 2000, while working at Nokia, I made a pivotal career switch into UX Design (a story I'm happy to share).

 

Currently based in Montreal, I embrace an active, year-round outdoor lifestyle. Summers find me cycling everywhere for most of the day, while in winter, I prioritize an hour of walking daily. I'm a frequent attendee of music festivals and venues featuring live music, particularly jazz and pop. I love soaking up the sun and indulging my intellectual curiosity by reading about a diverse range of subjects, including design, physics, math, psychology, history, geopolitics, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

 

I've discovered that hackathons are an ideal environment for me. I thrive on change, intense collaboration, and the dynamic exchange of ideas—I consider them to be the best! It's where I consistently find like-minded individuals.