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.
Jesus Lares
Co-founder & CTO
Former Computer Science professor, Researcher, and technology leader with deep expertise in AI, data science, BI, and cloud technologies. Has led technical teams across startups and enterprises, including Xpik and SmartData, and now leads Nextra’s technical strategy and development.
Carenne Ludena
CDO
Mathematician and data science leader with extensive experience across oil, 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.
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.
Julio Montalvo
AI & Technology Executive
Senior technology and banking executive with 35+ years of experience leading IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI-driven initiatives across global institutions, including Citibank, IBM, ING, and HBO Latin America. Brings deep expertise in financial systems, enterprise architecture, and innovation, combined with academic leadership in artificial intelligence and data science.
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.
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.