Fernando Manzano

Fernando Manzano is an experienced professional in data systems development and management, currently serving as Jefe de Unidad de Desarrollo de Sistemas de Datos at Puertos del Estado since September 2012. Fernando co-leads the European technical group for the In Situ component of the Copernicus Marine Service and oversees the operational data collection and quality control of Puertos del Estado’s measurement networks. Previous roles include leadership positions in significant projects within Copernicus and MyOcean, contributing to data management in the Iberia-Biscay-Ireland region. Fernando's career spans various positions with companies such as Nologin, Fugro, SATEC, and Telefónica, consistently focusing on software development, project management, and technology implementation. Fernando holds a Máster en Negocio Marítimo Portuario e Innovación and has a degree in Ingeniero Superior en Informática, complemented by additional training in artificial intelligence for earth monitoring.