Ricardo Bárzano Santamaría
About Ricardo Bárzano Santamaría
Ricardo Bárzano Santamaría is a Process and Project Manager with extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, having worked for companies such as Nokia, Vodafone, and Daimler AG. He holds an Executive MBA and has a background in telecommunications engineering.
Current Role at Daimler AG
Ricardo Bárzano Santamaría has been serving as a Process and Project Manager at Daimler AG since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various processes and projects within the organization. His experience in project management contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of operations at Daimler.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Ricardo worked at Nokia as an IT Engineer from 2012 to 2016. He spent a total of four years in this position, including a brief stint of four months in 2016 in Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland. His responsibilities involved managing IT-related tasks and supporting the company's technological infrastructure.
Experience at Vodafone
Ricardo held multiple roles at Vodafone. He worked as an Ingeniero de proyectos in the areas of Client Management, Sales, and Marketing from 2011 to 2012. Later, he served as an AI & Digital Technical Lead from 2016 to 2021, where he focused on integrating artificial intelligence and digital solutions into the company's operations.
Educational Background
Ricardo studied at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he earned a degree in Ingenieria Técnica de Telecomunicación, specializing in Telecommunications Systems from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, achieving an Executive MBA and a Master's in Business Administration from 2014 to 2016. He also completed studies in Project Management (PMP®) during this time.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in major corporations, Ricardo worked as an Auxiliar administrativo at Servicio Madrileño de Salud from 2006 to 2011. This position involved administrative support in Getafe, specifically at C.S Juan de la Cierva. He also worked as a Scrum Master at everis for six months in 2016, where he facilitated agile project management practices.