I'M
Carlos A. Catalina.
Technology executive specialized in Simulation and XR, recognized for transforming organizations through scalable architectures, agile delivery, and a strong engineering culture. Proven track record leading global software teams and driving large-scale modernization from legacy systems to modular, cloud-connected ecosystems. Combines deep technical insight with systemic vision to align technology, product, and strategy across complex organizations.
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY PROFESIONAL KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
Project & Systems Management:
Programme Leadership • International Consortia • Risk & Quality Control • Lifecycle Management • Stakeholder Reporting • Engineering Governance
Technical Leadership:
Systems Architecture • Simulation & Sensor Integration • Real‑time Systems • Data Acquisition • HW–SW Integration • CI/CD • QA Automation
Process & Delivery:
Agile & Scaled Scrum • Process Industrialization • ISO & QA Standards • Continuous Improvement • Organizational Scaling
Domain:
Simulation Systems • Industrial Training • Cloud Infrastructure • Industrial Control • HMI
02 PORTFOLIO
H2020 research project to create 4 types of simulators that interact in the same virtual environment (car, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian) to safely assess risk perception and decision making of road users. The simulators will measure the bias of driving in real (with naturalistic and control environment test) and simulated vehicles
H2020 research project to create 4 types of simulators that interact in the same virtual environment (car, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian) to safely assess risk perception and decision making of road users. The simulators will measure the bias of driving in real (with naturalistic and control environment test) and simulated vehicles
All projects, SIMUSAFE, eConfidence, Drivesim, Estarteco, Rererevi, Simox, SimCarretillas, Textosign, Museum, Prrson, Trazabot, Nacodeal, Productio, Ububox, Promera, MiTienda, WorkingAge
03 Experience
Professional experience
From 2020
Director of Software
Member of the executive team of the company
Led the Software engineering transformation of a global industrial simulator company into a modular, scalable, multi‑product organization. Defined technical strategy, standards, and architectures aligning product, hardware, and software operations. Managing the 5 technical teams.
Product Releases: Soldamatic 4, 5 & 6; SprayPainting (new platform); Mobile Arc; CSI​
Leading the Agile Transformation of the teams and Software best practices
2019 - 2024
UBU
PhD
PhD Tesis in the Consolidated Research Unit of Engineering and Industrial Organization
Cum Laude & Extraordinary Doctorate Award
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From 2008 to 2020
ITCL
Director of the Simulation Technologies Unit
Lead of the Simulation Technologies Unit consisting of 14 people. Lead 3 H2020 European Projects, 10 National Research Project, 4 Regional research projects, several projects for private companies. The area was created in 2006, while my leadership began in 2008 (counting only with 2 technicians)
2019
2018
2025
Delivery of SprayPainting Product with a completely new platform
2021-2025
Delivery of Soldamatic 4, 5 & 6 major versions of the product
From 2015 - ad hoc
ANEP
R&D Projects evaluator
Independent evaluator of R&D project related to Virtual and Augmented Reality and Simulators. Several National research funding programs to assess the financial and technical quality of the presented proposals.
2014
Drivesim won the prize for the Best Empresarial Strategy Serious Game
2011
Several prizes for the product: Vodafone, SIMO, Best for citizen...
2010
Personal Award
i3 Award 2010 granted by the Professional Association of Computer Engineers of Castilla y León, to the Best Final Project. Project realted to AR
2010-2012
Rey Juan Carlos University - Madrid
Master’s Degree in Computer Graphics, Videogames and Virtual Reality
2006-2008
ITCL
Engineering Simulation Technologies Unit
Developer in several projects related mainly to RV and AR
2004-2006
ITCL
Internship Engineer
Developer and tester in several projects of industrial applications, computer vision and serious games.
2004
Award as the second-best project of the University of Burgos by the Official Industrial Engineers of Burgos and Palencia
2005-2009
Burgos University
Degree in Computer Science
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2002-2005
Burgos University
Technical Degree of Computer Science Management
1999-2004
Burgos University
Degree of Industrial Technical Engineer Specializing in Industrial Electronic
CONTACT
For any comment suggestion or doubt please do not hesitate to contact or mail me.
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carlosalbertocatalina@gmail.com
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