Oscar Díez González

Oscar Díez is a distinguished professional in the field of Information and Communication Technologies, specializing in Quantum Computing and High-Performance Computing (HPC). With over two decades of experience, he has significantly contributed to the strategy and policies of the European Commission in these areas. Since 2020, he has held the position of Head of Quantum Computing Sector, coordinating activities related to the EU's quantum strategy. Before assuming this role, Oscar served as a Policy Officer in HPC and Quantum Technologies, where he played a key role in implementing the EuroHPC initiative. As an academic, since 2022, he has been an Adjunct Professor at IE University, teaching High-Performance Computing to students of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. In addition to his solid professional career, Oscar has a deep interest in change management and information security, topics on which he has obtained several certifications. Outside the professional environment, he enjoys traveling, painting, reading, and cinema, and is an active participant in professional organizations such as IEEE.

Corporate Experience

• Head of Quantum Computing Sector, European Commission - DG CNECT, Luxembourg, 2020 - Present

• Adjunct Professor of High-Performance Computing, IE University, Spain, 2022 - Present

• Policy Officer in HPC & Quantum Technologies, European Commission - CNECT, Luxembourg, 2018 - 2020

• Head of Service Evolution & Reporting Sector, European Commission - DIGIT, Luxembourg, 2013 - 2018

• Head of Data Center, European Medicines Agency, United Kingdom, 2008 - 2013

• ICT Architect, European Medicines Agency, United Kingdom, 2005 - 2008

• ICT Infrastructure and Services Manager for BAT Iberia (Spain & Portugal), BAT Iberia, Spain, 2001 - 2005

• Business Analyst (2 years) / Project Manager (2 years), CEPSA, Spain, 1996 - 2001

• Developer, Apex, Spain, 1995 - 1996

Academic Experience

• Adjunct Professor of High-Performance Computing, IE University, Spain, 2022 - Present

Academic Background

• PhD in Computer Science, School of Computer Science, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, 2013

• Master's in Open Electronic Government, University of Stockholm, Sweden, 2018

• Master's in Computer Science, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain, 2001

• Degree in Computer Management, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, 1996