Nestor Alvaro, PhD
About Nestor Alvaro, PhD
Nestor Alvaro, PhD, is the Founder and AI Ambassador of Spain AI, with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and natural language processing. He has held various academic and industry positions, including roles at The University of Tokyo and santalucia seguros, and has over 30 years of professional experience in the field.
Work at Spain AI
Nestor Alvaro serves as the Founder and AI Ambassador at Spain AI since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in promoting artificial intelligence initiatives and fostering a community focused on AI advancements. His responsibilities include designing AI-adoption strategy plans and delivering machine learning solutions. Additionally, he contributes as an instructor for Spain AI's Python courses, sharing his expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning with aspiring professionals.
Current Role at The University of Tokyo
Nestor Alvaro has been working at The University of Tokyo since 2016 as a Natural Language Processing (NLP) Researcher and Project Technical Lead. His work focuses on NLP and information extraction tasks, contributing to advancements in the field. His role involves leading projects that explore innovative applications of natural language processing, leveraging his extensive background in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Previous Experience in Artificial Intelligence
Nestor Alvaro has accumulated over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on machine learning. He has held various positions, including Artificial Intelligence Solutions Architect at StratioBD and Head of Cognitive at Deloitte Digital. His experience also includes roles as a Data Scientist specializing in NLP and machine learning at BEEVA, where he contributed to developing AI solutions tailored to client needs.
Education and Expertise
Nestor Alvaro holds a PhD in Natural Language Processing from NII and The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, completed in 2016. He also has multiple degrees in Computer Science from Universidad de Alcalá, including a Master's in Software Engineering for the Web. His educational background is complemented by language studies, including Japanese language certificates from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and ISI Language School. This diverse academic foundation supports his expertise in AI and computational linguistics.
Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Nestor Alvaro has extensive teaching experience at various universities. He served as a lecturer in the Higher Program in Artificial Intelligence at ICEMD and taught Big Data Analytics at both Fundación Universidad Carlos III and Universidad Europea. His involvement in academia includes developing and instructing AI-related courses, reflecting his commitment to education and knowledge sharing in the field of artificial intelligence.