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The Leadership

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Josemaria Valdepenas
CEO

Seasoned technology executive with leadership experience across Microsoft, Accenture, and early-stage ventures. Has led large-scale digital transformation for global enterprises and governments, managed $200M+ accounts, and co-invented RAID 5. Now leads Nextra’s strategy and global execution.

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Jesus Lares
Co-founder & CTO

Computer Science Engineer, Data Scientist, former professor, and researcher with deep expertise in AI, Agentic AI, business intelligence, and cloud technologies. With 28+ years of experience, Jesus now leads Nextra’s technology strategy, AI research, and the development of intelligent, agentic solutions.

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Carenne Ludena
CDO

Mathematician and data science leader with extensive experience across Oil & Gas, Finance, Telecom, and Government. Specializes in advanced analytics, risk modeling, and AI-driven solutions, leading the design and deployment of data systems that turn complexity into insight, improve decision-making, and drive stronger business performance.

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Mauricio Carrera
Co-founder & Strategic Lead

Entrepreneur and strategist working at the intersection of international trade, technology, and advanced analytics. Co-founder and CEO of a Houston-based cross-border company focused on scaling Latin American consumer goods in the U.S., while building private-label brands and strategic retail partnerships.

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Fernando Crema
Lead Data Scientist

Globally experienced data scientist and AI researcher with a background across academia, startups, and enterprise. Currently pursuing a PhD at KU Leuven, focused on multimodal deep learning for healthcare, while developing advanced analytics and AI solutions across the U.S. and Europe.

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Wilmer Gonzalez
Machine Learning Engineer

Senior machine learning engineer with experience building AI and LLM-powered systems across fintech, real estate, and enterprise platforms. Specializes in MLOps, large-scale data pipelines, and generative AI, with a strong track record of deploying production-grade models that improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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