Alberto Guillen
About Alberto Guillen
Alberto Guillen is the Co-Founder of Berilium, with a background in aerospace and finance, having held roles at Invesco Ltd., PAAMCO Prisma, and NASA.
Co-Founder at Berilium
Alberto Guillen currently holds the position of Co-Founder at Berilium, a company that participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in both the aerospace and financial sectors to drive the company's growth and innovation.
Past Roles at Invesco Ltd. and PAAMCO Prisma
Alberto Guillen worked as Director at Invesco Ltd. from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he served at PAAMCO Prisma as Associate Director from 2019 to 2020 and as Associate from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, he gained significant insights and experience in the financial industry's operations and management.
NASA Aerospace Engineer Experience
From 2011 to 2015, Alberto Guillen was an Aerospace Engineer at NASA in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure, he contributed to various aerospace engineering projects, enhancing his technical expertise and understanding of advanced engineering concepts. This experience played a crucial role in bridging his technical and business skills.
Education in Business and Engineering
Alberto Guillen has a diverse educational portfolio. He earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Harvard Business School between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, he holds a Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO (2009-2011) and another Master’s Degree in the same field from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2005-2009). These academic achievements underpin his solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Research Engineer at The University of Manchester
In 2010, Alberto Guillen worked as a Research Engineer at The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom for one month. This role further contributed to his research experience and provided a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge aerospace and engineering research.