Joan Roca
About Joan Roca
Joan Roca is a Business Development Manager currently working at SITA in Barcelona, Spain. With a diverse background in engineering and product management, he has held various roles in companies such as Lockheed Martin and Siemens PLM Software.
Current Role at SITA
Joan Roca currently serves as a Business Development Manager at SITA, a position held since 2023. Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Roca is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic initiatives within the organization. This role follows a previous tenure at SITA as a Product Manager from 2021 to 2023, where Roca contributed to product development and management.
Previous Experience at SITA
Before becoming a Business Development Manager, Joan Roca worked at SITA as a Product Manager for two years, from 2021 to 2023. During this time, Roca was involved in managing product lifecycles and enhancing product offerings, contributing to the company's objectives in the aviation industry.
Professional Background
Joan Roca has a diverse professional background in engineering and management roles. Roca's career includes positions as an Avionics Engineer at Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training from 2013 to 2016, and as a Software Engineer at TrafficLink B.V. from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Roca worked as a Pressure Sensitive Paint Image Analyst at Aircraft Research Association Ltd. in 2013 and held a consultancy role as an Avionics Systems Engineer at ADSE from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications
Joan Roca holds a Master of Science in Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics from Cranfield University, completed in 2013. Roca also studied Aeronautics & Aerospace Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, achieving a degree from 2008 to 2013. Earlier, Roca studied Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at Middle East Technical University in 2010.
Career Development Timeline
Joan Roca's career development includes various roles across different organizations. Roca began as an Office Manager at Banesto in 2010, followed by a similar role in 2011. Roca transitioned to engineering roles, including positions at Lockheed Martin and TrafficLink, before moving into product management at Siemens PLM Software from 2018 to 2021. Roca's career reflects a steady progression from management to technical and product-focused roles.