Ángel Lloret Rivera is an Associate Professor Professor in the Department of Computer Languages and Systems at the University of Alicante.and researcher at CENID (Alicante’s Digital Intelligence Center) since 2018. His professional career spans both academia and the private sector, with extensive experience in digital transformation projects and IT management. From 1999 to 2009 he held a part-time academic position (Associate Professor), while also serving as Regional Director (2010–2020) and Territorial Head (2005–2010) for Telefónica de España in the Valencian Community and Murcia Region. His main achievements include leading public-sector digital transformation projects through competitive bidding, such as health-related IT management, transversal Smart City processes, and end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions including storage and workstation management. He has in-depth knowledge of agile methodologies, technology innovation processes, and strategic institutional relations. He has also participated in startup mentoring and acceleration programs, served on boards and evaluation committees, and contributed as a speaker in multiple conferences and forums.