AI
Data & AI Strategy · Barcelona

AI that
actually works
in the real world.

Practical frameworks and field-tested methods for embedding AI into organisations — from governance models to generative workflows that deliver measurable results.

Explore the Learning Hub About Ana
10+
Years in Data & AI
6
Learning modules
~40%
Productivity gains with GenAI
3
Continents of experience

Built on real
experience,
not just theory.

I'm Ana Rubio Herrera — a Data & AI Strategy Leader with 10+ years driving transformation across the United Nations, Allianz, and my own ESG data startup.

I built this hub to share what actually works: practical methods for embedding AI before it becomes mainstream, tested across Europe and Latin America.

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Global reach
Programs across Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Brazil & Switzerland
Early GenAI adopter
Reduced task time ~40% through systematic AI integration at scale
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Founder mindset
Built & led an ESG data startup from zero to paying clients
🏛
Institutional credibility
Data consultant for the United Nations in Geneva

10+ years.
Three continents.
One mission.

From financial analyst at Telefonica to UN data consultant in Geneva, to founding my own AI startup — every step has been about making data work harder for the people using it.

🇪🇸 Spanish — Native 🏴󠁥󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Catalan — Native 🇬🇧 English — C2 🇫🇷 French — Working
Education
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MSc Business Intelligence
University of Barcelona
2016–17
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BSc Economics
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
2009–16
SDG Group · Barcelona
Manager, Data & AI Transformation
2025–Now
⚡ ~40% task time reduction via GenAI

Leading large-scale data and AI transformation programs for the insurance sector across Spain, Portugal, Colombia, and Brazil. Full delivery ownership, C-level advisory, and systematic GenAI integration across all workflows.

GenAIProgram managementInsuranceMLOpsAgentic AI
United Nations · Geneva
Data Consultant
2022–2025
🌍 International impact at scale

Designed and implemented data quality and exception management processes. Built Power BI environments used across departments. Supported the migration of the data warehouse to Databricks and delivered data literacy training at scale.

Power BIDatabricksData governanceData literacy
datalitiks · Malta
Founder & CEO
2022–2024
🚀 ~30% faster dev · ~40% lower content costs

Founded an ESG data and analytics platform helping organisations measure and report on sustainability performance. Early GenAI adopter from day one — integrated ChatGPT into core workflows, enabling a lean team to deliver at a pace that would otherwise have required significantly more headcount.

StartupESGGenAIProduct strategyData architecture
Consulting · Malta
Head of Data Services & Analytics
2021–2022

Designed analytics frameworks and reporting solutions across multiple business functions, driving self-service adoption. Led cross-functional collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams.

AnalyticsBISelf-service
GO plc · Malta
Data Insights Manager
2016–2021
📊 Hundreds of BI users across the org

4+ years of progressive growth within Malta's major telco group — from Customer Analytics Specialist to leading the organisation's analytics adoption at scale. Implemented Power BI environments, led data monetisation initiatives, and developed BI dashboards serving multiple departments simultaneously.

Power BITelcoCustomer analyticsData monetisation
Telefonica · Barcelona
Financial Analyst
2015–2016

Supported financial performance analysis and reporting within a multinational telecommunications environment. The starting point of a career that would evolve from finance into data, AI, and strategy leadership.

FinanceTelcoReporting

Six modules.
Zero fluff.

Each module draws from real engagements — the UN, Allianz, a GenAI-powered startup. Frameworks you can use on Monday morning.

Module 01
GenAI Foundations

Cut through the hype. Understand what generative AI actually is, where it creates real business value, and how to adopt it before your competitors do.

Live
Module 02
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AI Governance & Strategy

Build governance that enables innovation. Risk frameworks, data ownership, regulatory readiness — and how to get board-level buy-in.

Live
Module 03
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Agentic AI & Automation

Beyond chatbots: designing agentic systems that run real workflows. Architecture, orchestration, and governance from live deployments.

Live
Module 04
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Data Platform Modernisation

From legacy warehouse to cloud-native. Migration playbooks, stakeholder alignment, and maintaining trust in data during transitions.

Live
Module 05
⚙️
MLOps in Practice

Operationalising ML is an organisational problem, not just a technical one. Pipelines, monitoring, and bridging data science with business outcomes.

Live
Module 06
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ESG & AI

Turning sustainability reporting from compliance exercise into competitive advantage. Built from direct experience founding an ESG analytics platform.

Live

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