Didac Fortuny Almiñana

Didac Fortuny is an experienced Data Scientist with a range of successful projects under his belt, passionate about applying his expertise in meaningful endeavors. Currently, he is an integral part of the Machine Learning team at Adevinta, contributing to the development of Artificial Intelligence products for the employment portal InfoJobs.

Beyond his professional role, Didac is the driving force behind BCN Analytics, a project dedicated to fostering data culture in Barcelona through initiatives like organizing events and serving as a judge in prestigious datathons such as 'Datathon Against Racism' (2023) and 'BCN Air Quality Datathon' (2018).

A firm believer in knowledge-sharing, Didac actively engages with the community by giving talks and presentations to pass on his project insights and expertise. He takes pride in his accomplishments as a speaker, having received recognition and awards for his engaging presentations. Additionally, he has served as a judge in innovation awards and a reviewer in international conferences.

His academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics and a Master of Science (MSc) in Meteorology from Universitat de Barcelona, along with a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

In his professional journey, Didac has held roles such as Data Scientist at Adevinta Spain, Coordinator at BcnAnalytics, Coordinator at DataForGoodBCN, Lead Data Scientist at Delivery Mates, Data Scientist fellow at Pivigo, Data Scientist at Holaluz, Lecturer in an online MSc program at UNIBA - Centro Universitario Internacional de Barcelona, and Research Assistant at Universitat de Barcelona.

Always eager to stay abreast of the latest advancements in his field, Didac Fortuny welcomes engaging with like-minded individuals over a cup of coffee to discuss his work and vision.