Joaquim Alvarez

Joaquim Alvarez - Head of Cognitive/Smart Cities, Digital and Software Engineering at NEOM

Joaquim Alvarez is an accomplished professional currently engaged in the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, where he serves as the Head of Cognitive/Smart Cities, Digital and Software Engineering.1 He has a diverse background with expertise in areas such as innovation, digital transformation, and smart city development.

Education and Certifications

Alvarez has obtained several prestigious certifications from MIT Professional Education, including:

• Leadership & Innovation (Issued March 2024)
• Chief Digital Officer (Blended Professional Certificate) (Issued December 2023)1

He also holds a Master in Blockchain & Web3 Business from Founderz (Issued February 2023) and has completed various other courses and certifications related to project management, design thinking, and software development.1

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role at NEOM, Alvarez worked for Deloitte España for 4 years, where he attended the opening ceremony of Deloitte Digital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.5 He is an active speaker and shares his insights on topics such as machine learning in architecture design4 and innovation in sports and adventure sports at NEOM.23

Languages

Alvarez is proficient in several languages, including:

• English (full professional proficiency)
• Spanish (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Italian (elementary proficiency)
• Catalan (native or bilingual proficiency)1

As the Head of Cognitive/Smart Cities, Digital and Software Engineering at NEOM, Joaquim Alvarez is playing a key role in shaping the future of smart city development and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia.