Ferran Pla Cardona
About Ferran Pla Cardona
Ferran Pla Cardona is a co-founder and member of the management team at the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in Valencia, Spain. He has a diverse background in technology management, product development, and user research, with previous roles at various companies in Germany.
Work at Center for Digital Technology and Management
Ferran Pla Cardona is currently a Co-Founder and member of the Management Team at the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) in Valencia, Spain. He has held this position since 2023. His responsibilities include setting up operations, processes, and strategic partnerships for the new location of CDTM in Valencia. This role builds on his previous experience in management and technology.
Previous Experience at Workpath
Ferran Pla Cardona worked at Workpath in various roles from 2019 to 2021. Initially, he served as a Content Creator for one year in the Munich Area, Germany. Following this role, he transitioned to a position as a User Researcher for four months. His time at Workpath contributed to his expertise in content development and user research.
Educational Background
Ferran Pla Cardona has an extensive educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the Technical University of Munich from 2014 to 2018. He continued his studies at the same university, obtaining a Master of Science in the same field from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he studied Technology Management at the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM), achieving an Honours Degree from 2016 to 2018. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at EDEM Escuela de Empresarios from 2023 to 2024.
Experience in Project Management and Development
Ferran Pla Cardona has held various positions related to project management and product development. He worked at INELCOM, Ingeniería Electrónica Comercial as Project Management & Operations from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Software Developer at Ponte Energy Partners from 2017 to 2018. He also participated in managing product development courses at TerraLoupe in 2016 and worked on computer vision projects at Building Radar during the same year.
Research and Advisory Roles
Ferran Pla Cardona has engaged in research and advisory roles throughout his career. He served as a Student Researcher for the World Food Programme in 2016, focusing on digital solutions to combat hunger. Additionally, he was an Advisor for the Soft Skill and Robotics Program at Technische Universität München from 2014 to 2015. These experiences have contributed to his understanding of technology's impact on society.