Alberto Diago Gallardo
Alberto Diago Gallardo began his career in the space and satellite industry while completing his Bachelor’s thesis at the Universitat Politècnica de València, which he conducted collaboration with Mynaric. Impressed with his efforts, the company hired Alberto full-time as one of its first 25 employees once he had completed his thesis. As Mynaric expanded to an organization of over 300 employees, Alberto rose through the ranks from his original position as a Development/Systems Engineer to his current position as Director of Strategic Solutions. He plays a critical role in securing new business opportunities and maintaining robust customer relationships. In his current position, Alberto leads a team of five engineers specializing in several different areas, including solutions, customer projects and customer support integration. He took an active role in assembling and structuring his team to foster an environment in which his direct reports can grow and excel. Alberto is always willing to teach others the technical aspects of Mynaric’s products, including his direct reports, other colleagues and customers. Due in no small part to his leadership and organization, Alberto’s team has been vital in testing and validating the efficacy of Mynaric’s entire laser communications product lines.
Early in his career at Mynaric, Alberto served as a critical team member on the HAWK team, which was tasked with developing and building the company’s first airborne laser communications product line. He has since served as the project manager for multiple highly technical demonstration and commercial projects running in parallel. Alberto’s extensive experience at the company has led him to be a subject matter expert in all of Mynaric’s product lines for space, airborne and terrestrial applications. This makes him a powerful resource for others at the company when looking at the larger picture of the business. Alberto has helped to develop, ideate and build laser communications products that are not only new for Mynaric but new for the entire telecommunications industry. Many of these products are aimed at facilitating global connectivity, at ensuring that previously underserved and unconnected regions can access the global economy and the benefits of a connected world.
Alberto actively participates in trade shows and conferences, helping to spread his knowledge and expertise to customers and industry colleagues. He has served as a mentor and advisor to new hires, direct reports and peers at the company as well.
