Jose A Pierola
About Jose A Pierola
Jose A Pierola serves as the Head of Data Engineering for the Latam and EMEA regions at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2018. With a strong background in technology strategy and software development, he promotes collaboration and innovation within technology teams.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Jose A Pierola has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters since 1995. He started as Manager of Content Technology, serving from 1995 to 2004 for nine years. He then transitioned to Manager of Online Services from 2005 to 2009 for four years. Following this, he worked as CTO for Spain from 2009 to 2015 for six years. Since 2018, he has been the Head of Data Engineering for the Latam-EMEA regions, a role he has maintained for six years. In his current position, he leads the development of Content Technology Platforms that support global digital products for Legal and Tax & Accounting professionals.
Education and Expertise
Jose A Pierola studied Computer Science at Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSC) from 1983 to 1988. He furthered his education at the University of London, obtaining a Master of Science (MSC) in Databases and Information Systems from 1988 to 1989. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in technology strategy, software development, data science, machine learning, and cloud capabilities.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Jose A Pierola worked at Editorial Aranzadi, S.A. as a Database Administrator and Content Architect from 1991 to 1994 for three years. His career at Thomson Reuters spans over two decades, showcasing his commitment to the organization and his ability to adapt to various roles within the company. His experience includes a strong focus on collaboration and agility within technology teams.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jose A Pierola has been instrumental in promoting a culture of collaboration, learning, and agility within technology teams. He is known for his strong communication, planning, and presentation skills, which facilitate the building of trusted partnerships and understanding of business and customer needs. His leadership in developing innovative information solutions has significantly impacted the global digital products offered by Thomson Reuters.