Hi, I'm Pedro Olivares Sánchez, a technology advisor and business development executive based in Dubai. I specialize in helping organizations redesign processes and improve delivery governance while building strong networks across government and private sectors. With experience founding a technology consulting company and co-founding a blockchain-based wine platform, I enjoy creating innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse partners globally. I have a background in computer science and cybersecurity, and I'm passionate about SaaS bootstrapping, AI consulting, and entrepreneurship. I thrive on networking, process optimization, and project management, always aiming to bridge the gap between technology and business to deliver impactful results.

Pedro Olivares Sánchez

Hi, I'm Pedro Olivares Sánchez, a technology advisor and business development executive based in Dubai. I specialize in helping organizations redesign processes and improve delivery governance while building strong networks across government and private sectors. With experience founding a technology consulting company and co-founding a blockchain-based wine platform, I enjoy creating innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse partners globally. I have a background in computer science and cybersecurity, and I'm passionate about SaaS bootstrapping, AI consulting, and entrepreneurship. I thrive on networking, process optimization, and project management, always aiming to bridge the gap between technology and business to deliver impactful results.

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Hi, I’m Pedro Olivares Sánchez, a technology advisor and business development executive based in Dubai. I specialize in helping organizations redesign processes and improve delivery governance while building strong networks across government and private sectors. With experience founding a technology consulting company and co-founding a blockchain-based wine platform, I enjoy creating innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse partners globally.

I have a background in computer science and cybersecurity, and I’m passionate about SaaS bootstrapping, AI consulting, and entrepreneurship. I thrive on networking, process optimization, and project management, always aiming to bridge the gap between technology and business to deliver impactful results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Tech Advisor & Business Development Executive at Gulf Business Consulting
January 1, 2025 - Present
Advise on process redesign and tooling to improve pipeline visibility, proposal turnaround, and delivery governance. Scanning of markets and regulations, crafting ad-hoc partner strategies, and proposals, MoUs, and pilots for international clients. Build and manage multi-sector networks (government, distributors, integrators, funds) to secure C-level access, qualify opportunities, and convert them into meetings and proofs of concept.
Technology Consulting (Founder) at XFERIS
March 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered 50+ projects for external clients and internal products, owning discovery, design, build, and launch. Incubated and delivered Winey, VinoVeo and Ajudadana, owning discovery, architecture, launch and iteration. Scaling through partner collaborations (including Amazon and Palantir) to enable new project typologies across a broad tech stack.
Cybersecurity Consultant at KPMG
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Assisted banking clients in navigating cybersecurity inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Guided clients in designing and deploying tailored security measures, including monitoring solutions. Enhanced client security posture through consultancy and infrastructure fortification.
Co-founder at XPO Wine
July 1, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Created XPO Wine, a wine platform combining wine and blockchain technology. Utilized Next.js, smart contracts, and payment gateways to deliver a solution that enhances traceability and tradability of wine. Showcased entrepreneurial and communication skills by conceptualizing, launching, and pitching an innovative solution to clients and investors in Tokyo, London, and Valencia within a highly established industry.
Cybersecurity Consultant Internship at S2 Grupo
April 1, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Provided technical support as a cybersecurity consultant intern, conducting security assessments, and proposing security controls. Acquired knowledge of information security standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and ENS. Participated in project teams, conducted research, and contributed to client deliverables to enhance clients' security posture.

Education

Computer Science, Information Systems at UPV - Polytechnic University of Valencia
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Information Systems & Security at KUT - Kochi University of Technology
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Cybersecurity Master at UCAM - Catholic University of Murcia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Government, Retail

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate