Joao Aguirre, Ph.D.

Experience built through action.

Entrepreneurship, research, education and digital transformation.

Professional journey

2018–2026

Business building & digital education

Group 5i · Instituto PTE · 88 Inglés

Building digital education ventures and operating platforms serving more than 5,000 learners across 15 countries.

Role and contribution

Founded and led Australian EdTech ventures. Connected curriculum, learning platforms, CRM, analytics and automation into an integrated operating model.

Selected work

Designed learning experiences, coordinated a team of employees and contractors, and built systems supporting international delivery.

Digital transformation & technology

Business processes · Platforms · AI adoption

Leading and supporting digital transformation initiatives, connecting technology, business priorities and organisational development.

Role and contribution

Translated operational needs into practical applications of AI, automation, data quality improvements and executive reporting.

Selected work

Developed process solutions, dashboards and KPI frameworks to support better decisions and implementation.

2010–2012

Research & innovation leadership

CIDET · Colombian electricity sector

Coordinating a portfolio of 27 research and innovation projects involving 58 organisations.

Role and contribution

Established and led a sectoral Strategic Intelligence Unit, connecting industry, government and academia around shared priorities.

Selected work

Led technology intelligence and foresight studies, formulated innovation initiatives and coordinated cross-organisation collaboration.

2012–2015

Teaching & knowledge creation

ITM · Higher education

Connecting research, practice and learning through institutional innovation and postgraduate education.

Role and contribution

Directed research and innovation initiatives and helped establish postgraduate education and an Innovation Management Laboratory.

Selected work

Developed a master’s programme reaching 135 students and collaborations with five institutions. Published work on innovation and strategic intelligence.

From ideas to operating platforms.

Business development

Turning opportunities into sustainable ventures, from early ideas to operating platforms.

Digital platforms

Designing platforms that enable learning, collaboration and organisational growth.

Organisational learning

Building capabilities and connecting knowledge, people and practice for continuous development.

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