Born in Pamplona in 1982 to a Catalan mother and an Aragonese father, my upbringing was anything but conventional. Early on, my family embarked on a journey that led me to British and American educational environments within Spain itself. Immersed in English literacy from a young age, I navigated the intricacies of language with ease, yet faced hurdles when transitioning to a traditional Spanish school system.

 

Despite my advanced skills, the disconnect between English and Spanish literacy presented challenges. However, these challenges fueled my passion for education, particularly in ESL (English as a Second Language), where I found myself drawn to ensuring inclusive learning environments for all.

 

Growing up alongside a younger brother with learning difficulties, I became acutely aware of the need for adaptable teaching methodologies. From tutoring friends and neighbors at 15 to later teaching English and Spanish across diverse age groups, my journey in education began early and has been driven by empathy and a commitment to inclusive learning.

 

My academic path took a serendipitous turn towards linguistics during my studies in Computer Science. A chance encounter with the works of Noam Chomsky ignited a profound love for Generative Linguistics, leading me to pursue studies in English Studies with a focus on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics; more specifically with the automatic generation of language.

 

Combining my linguistic expertise with a burgeoning interest in technology, I embarked on a journey through various roles in Computational Linguistics. From projects with Appen and Google to spearheading Samsung Electronics' Spanish Bixby project, I've delved into the intricate realms of NLU (Natural Language Understanding), ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition), and NLG (Natural Language Generation). On my last position in this field, Iwas  lending my expertise to Apple's HomePod Project in Barcelona, where I delve into the complexities of ASR and TTS (Text-to-Speech) systems, all while reveling in the camaraderie of an exceptional team.

Returning to my roots in teaching, I currently balance roles as an English instructor at Col·legi Camí's Secondary School and SOC's vocational courses in Catalonia. Beyond academia, my interests span the nexus of technology, linguistics, and creativity.

 

Beyond my professional endeavors, I'm a creative soul at heart. Whether it's through the melodic strains of jazz and blues, the click of the camera capturing candid portraits, or the strokes of a pen crafting plays and scripts, creativity infuses every aspect of my life.

 

Join me on this journey as we explore the intersection of language, technology, music, and creativity, forging new pathways in education, linguistics, and beyond.