About

Ivan de Prado Alonso is a Head of AI with over 10 years of experience working for and with startups, dealing with the greatest technical challenges at each stage. He is in love with Deep Learning and Computer Vision, and has a background in Computer vision, Convolutional Neural Nets, Deep Learning & Machine Learning, Big Data, Recommendation systems, Search engines (Crawling and Indexing), Distributed Systems, Systems Architecture, and Cloud Computing. Currently, Ivan is the Head of Artificial Intelligence at freepik company. In the past, he has worked as a Data Scientist at zyte, and as a CTO at Agroviz, where he mixed deep learning with drones & ATV vehicles for agriculture. He built a vineyard yield prediction system applying Deep Learning and Computer Vision to images captured from an ATV and developed a vegetables counting system using drone imagery. Ivan has a Master's degree in Economics from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. He has a TechStack that includes AI, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Recommendation system, Senior Software Engineer, Big Data, ML, Data Scientist, Research Scientist, and Search. With relevant experience of 15.19 years, Ivan is a highly skilled professional with a passion for technology and innovation. He is an expert in his field and has a proven track record of delivering results. His expertise in Deep Learning and Computer Vision, along with his knowledge of Big Data and Recommendation systems, makes him a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage the power of AI.