Gus Lopez

Data Specialist and Developer, REA Group

Melbourne

Gustavo is passionate about data. His passion and key motivator are all around analysing and searching for insights from data to improve processes and create competitive advantage for organisations.

He has over +15 years of experience in data driven projects and IT consulting for multiple industries in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. Some example companies include MTV and CITGO (largest oil refiner in the US), CEMEX (Forbes top 10 global cement company).

Gustavo possesses a deep technical knowledge over a broad range of technologies, ranging from the creation of enterprise data warehouses, working with big data, data integration and extracting information out of data.

Having a Master’s degree from RICE University’s prestigious Computer Science programme, an MBA from Melbourne Business School and a PhD candidate with summa cum laude distinction (Thesis pending – Data Base), Gus has a unique blend of highly technical and business skills.

Gustavo is currently working at REA Group, and is keen to resume his passion of mentoring and teaching data practitioners.

In recognition of his exemplary service in the classroom, Gustavo has been selected as a member of General Assembly's Distinguished Faculty program.