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Alex Rupérez

Technical Director & Harness Engineering Lead at Globant

Madrid, Spain

Alex Rupérez is a Senior Technical Director at Globant, specializing in Enterprise AI, Agentic AI, and AI-driven software engineering.

With over 14 years of experience in technology, he leads the Harness Engineering team at Glob.AI by Globant, building the orchestration, governance, and engineering foundations that enable AI agents to operate reliably at enterprise scale.

His work bridges technology strategy and hands-on engineering, focusing on autonomous agents, Agentic SDLC, AI governance, observability, and the transformation of software delivery through AI Pods.

Beyond his leadership role, Alex is a technology speaker, mentor, and content creator who actively shares insights on emerging AI technologies, enterprise adoption, and the future of software engineering.

He advocates for a pragmatic, human-centered approach to AI adoption, challenging conventional thinking and helping organizations move beyond experimentation toward measurable business impact.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Speaking
Travels From: Madrid, Spain
Speaking Topics: Agentic AI & Autonomous Agents, AI-Native Software Engineering & Agentic SDLC, Enterprise AI Strategy & Transformation

Alex Rupérez Points
Academic 0
Author 8
Influencer 75
Speaker 11
Entrepreneur 35
Analyst 0
Total 129

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Company Information

Company Type: Service Provider
Business Unit: Glob.AI – Harness Engineering
Theatre: EMEA
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 10,001-50,000
Company Founded Date: 2003
Media Experience: 12
Last Media Training: 10/07/2026
Last Media Interview: 10/21/2026

Areas of Expertise

Agentic AI 30.61
AI 30.19
AI Governance 30.12
AI Orchestration
Architecture
Blockchain 30.05
Careers 30.44
Cybersecurity 30.23
Digital Transformation 30.04
Education 30.07
Emerging Technology 30.07
Engineering 30.02
Entrepreneurship 31.08
Finance 30.14
Future of Work 30.05
Generative AI
Innovation 30.77
IT Leadership 30.51
IT Strategy 30.19
Leadership 30.19
Mobility 33.32
Privacy 30.08
Risk Management 30.03

Industry Experience

Cross Industry
Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Media
Professional Services

Publications & Experience

2 Article/Blogs
Descubre la revolución Web 3.0: Protege tu privacidad con las mejores alternativas descentralizadas.
Medium
February 14, 2023
El futuro está aquí y se llama Web 3.0, la nueva era de internet donde la inteligencia artificial y la tecnología blockchain te permitirán controlar tu privacidad y obtener recompensas.

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Tags: Blockchain, Emerging Technology, Privacy

Educación financiera, o cómo sacar rentabilidad a tu dinero.
Medium
March 01, 2021
Desde 2008, tenía todo el dinero metido en ING porque Matías Prats nos decía que la Cuenta Naranja daba un 5% TAE. Hace cuatro años me di cuenta de que ese porcentaje había bajado drásticamente y ni me había enterado, así que me puse a estudiar sobre finanzas, ya que en España no se nos da una educación financiera

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Tags: Education, Finance

1 Executive
Senior Technical Director
Globant
July 01, 2026
I lead the definition of AI-first strategies, complex solutions, and strategic proposals, connecting business vision, architecture, engineering, and execution. My focus includes AI Pods, agentic delivery models, AI governance, technical enablement, and the practical integration of GenAI across the software development lifecycle.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Leadership

1 Founder
MADBike
MADBike
January 04, 2016
Co-founded MADBike, an independent, non-commercial mobile application designed to improve Madrid's public bike-sharing experience. Led the iOS development and technical architecture, introducing real-time bicycle availability, personalized notifications, route integration, and air quality information.

The project gained thousands of users, was recognized as a finalist in Google-backed GoApp Madrid 2016, and received support through Facebook's FbStart program. Featured in major Spanish media, including Cadena SER and El País.

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Mobility

1 Industry Award
GoApp Madrid 2016 Finalist – MADBike
Google Spain / GoApp Madrid
June 22, 2016
MADBike was selected as one of five finalists in GoApp Madrid 2016, an innovation competition organized by Google and Apps4citizens with the support of Madrid City Council.

Co-created by Alex Rupérez and Javier Muñoz, MADBike demonstrated how mobile technology and open data could improve public bike-sharing, promote sustainable urban mobility, and empower citizens through real-time information.

The recognition was officially announced by Google Spain and Madrid City Council in June 2016.

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Tags: Innovation

1 Influencer Newsletter
Creator of Globant Engineering Studio Newsletter
LinkedIn
November 03, 2023
Created the Globant Engineering Studio LinkedIn newsletter, sharing technology trends, software engineering insights, emerging technologies, and digital transformation strategies with the professional community.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technology, Engineering

1 Keynote
MADBike – Destapando la seguridad de BiciMAD - T3chFest 2017
T3chFest
February 25, 2017
Hablé de los cambios de seguridad en la API privada de BiciMAD después de esta auditoría en 2014.

Expliqué las herramientas y procesos que utilicé para hacer mi propia app (MADBike), pudiendo hacer login, recordar la contraseña e incluso consultar el saldo utilizando los servicios de la app oficial.

Y sobre todo, ¿como evitar que hagan lo mismo con tu API y con tu app?

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Tags: Cybersecurity

2 Media Interviews
Claves para Escalar en tu Carrera Técnica y Liderar Equipos
DevExpert
December 28, 2023
En este tercer episodio del Pódcast nos acompaña Alex Rupérez Tech Director en Globant.

Veremos cómo llegar a posiciones de liderazgo, gestión de equipos de manera exitosa, cómo vender/venderse bien a los clientes, diferencia entre jefe y líder, tecnologías emergentes y mucho más... no te lo pierdas!

00:00 Intro
01:57 Presentación Alex y trayectoria
07:10 Cómo llegar a posiciones de liderazgo - De programador a gestión de personas.
22:10 Gestión con el cliente, cómo venderse en una reunión.
36:02 Filosofía de liderazgo. No repetir errores en la gestión de equipos.
57:12 ¿Cómo funcionan los estudios de ingeniería?
01:03:30 ¿Qué consejo le darías a un programador que quiere ser teamleader? | Meritocracia
01:05:40 Tecnologías emergentes
01:16:23 Futuro del desarrollo de software

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Tags: Agentic AI, Careers, IT Leadership

Las CLAVES para pasar de PROGRAMADOR a MANAGER
DevExpert
March 18, 2020
Ha sido una entrevista muy amena, donde Alex nos ha contado un poco la trayectoria de su carrera, anécdotas y sobre todo buenos consejos y claves para pasar de PROGRAMADOR a MANAGER.

Espero que la disfrutéis y muchas gracias amigo Alex por participar en estas entrevistas.

¡Un abrazo!

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Tags: IT Leadership, Leadership

1 Panel
AI, Autonomous Agents and New Business Models | Factorial Summit 2026
Factorial Summit
October 07, 2026
Participated as a panelist at Factorial Summit 2026 in Barcelona, discussing how autonomous AI agents are transforming business models, software engineering, and organizational structures. Shared firsthand insights from Glob.AI and AI Pods, covering agent autonomy, human oversight, AI governance, and the transition toward outcome-based software delivery.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Digital Transformation

3 Posts
Human in the Loop, Not Human in Every Loop: Rethinking AI Agent Autonomy
LinkedIn
October 15, 2026
Explores why supervising autonomous AI agents should not require constant human intervention. Drawing from real-world Harness Engineering experience at Glob.AI, discusses risk-based autonomy, adaptive checkpoints, and the importance of evolving human oversight as agentic systems become more reliable.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, AI Governance

AI Cannot Fix Broken Processes: Why Governance Comes Before Agent Autonomy
LinkedIn
October 13, 2026
Argues that applying artificial intelligence to poorly designed processes only accelerates existing failures. Drawing on insights shared at Factorial Summit 2026, explores the importance of process design, validation checkpoints, risk management, and governance when deploying autonomous AI agents in enterprise environments.

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI Governance, Risk Management

From Time & Materials to Outcome-Based Delivery: The Rise of Agentic Software Engineering
LinkedIn
October 08, 2026
Examines how AI Pods and autonomous agents are transforming software delivery models. Explains the shift from traditional time-based estimation toward outcome-based services, combining AI-generated engineering artifacts with human validation to measure productivity, quality, and business value.

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Tags: Agentic AI, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy

1 Video
Career Week 2026: La GuarIdA, evolución de carrera hacia la IA
Globant
February 26, 2026
¡Bienvenidos al primer episodio de La GuarIdA!
Acompáñanos a descubrir cómo la IA está redefiniendo nuestro futuro profesional.

Junto a Alex Rupérez y Pusher, quienes ya vivieron esta transición, exploraremos el proceso de salir de la zona de confort, las habilidades clave para el cambio y cómo es el día a día real dentro de un AI Pod.

¡Ven a buscar tu plan de acción y anímate a dar el siguiente salto en tu carrera!

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Tags: Agentic AI, AI, Future of Work

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1 Online Event
NXT Conference 2026

Location: Virtual / Online    Date : November 18, 2026 - November 18, 2026     Organizer: Globant

La GuarIdA: Shaping the Future of AI-Native Services

Join Alex Rupérez, Technical Director at Globant, and Pablo Fredrikson (Pelado Nerd), Principal Engineer at Bitso and CNCF Ambassador, for a conversation about the future of AI-native technology services.

The session explores how autonomous AI agents are transforming software engineering, how organizations are rethinking their delivery models, and what it takes to move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption.

Part of NXT Conference: AI Engineering. Session delivered in Spanish.

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