Over these almost 45 years, I have travelled a path filled with challenges, learning and, above all, the support of many people who have profoundly influenced my personal and professional life. This book reflects a shared journey, and I want to thank all those who, in one way or another, have helped me become who I am today.
First, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to my family, who have stood beside me at every step of this long journey. To my Father and Mother, who not only gave me life, but renewed it on more than one occasion, offering me unconditional love and an example of effort and resilience that have guided me this far. To my brother, who trusted my professionalism from the beginning and empowered me to become a better person and a stronger professional: you have been a constant inspiration and a pillar of my development.
To my wife, the first person who understood my vision, believed in my ability to transform ideas into tangible realities and has been my unconditional companion, supporting all my projects with love, patience and understanding. Thank you for being my anchor and my driving force, even in the most difficult moments.
To my daughter, who has had to go without her father at certain moments because work and commitments intruded on our family life. I promise to make up for those moments and give you the time you deserve. Thank you for your understanding, for your light and for always reminding me of what truly matters.
To the ACADEMY-001, for educating and training me over four years, instilling in me the values of responsibility, discipline and commitment to serving others. Those years forged a work ethic that remains present in every action and decision I take. To all my colleagues and instructors, thank you for showing me what it truly means to serve with honour.
To the National Intelligence Centre (CNI), for always being there, working in the shadows to protect our country’s security and supporting me at key moments. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and for the dedication of all those who ensure our stability and security, even when the challenges are great and the rewards small.
To the priests who helped me understand theology and the ethics of decisions, and who gave me the foundations for reflecting deeply on the moral dilemmas we face in life. To all those spiritual leaders whose guidance taught me always to seek the common good above personal interests.
To the Imam of Móstoles, who was a crucial figure in my process of learning to be independent and understanding the importance of balancing my personal beliefs with respect for diversity. Thank you for offering me a different perspective and helping me appreciate plurality in all its forms.
To Pedro Agudo Novo, for giving me the first push and helping me begin this path that has led to so many achievements and satisfactions. Without your initial support and trust, many of these goals would not have been possible. Thank you for being a mentor and a friend in the early years of my career.
To Javier Martínez Moguerza and Alberto Fernández Isabel, for training me in the latest technologies and showing me that knowledge is a constant journey. You have been an inexhaustible source of technical and professional inspiration, and your teachings have been essential to understanding and making the most of the opportunities of digital transformation.
To all those who have ensured my safety over these years, allowing me to concentrate on my projects in the confidence that a committed, professional team stood behind me. Your quiet and constant work has been the foundation of many of my achievements.
Finally, I want to express my gratitude to God, who defines my path, even though it is not always straight. He has always been a constant guide in my life, reminding me of the ultimate purpose of my mission: to uphold the principles of justice, truth and service.
A special thank-you to Spain and its people
To the United States of America, for allowing me to live the movie of the American dream on more than one occasion and showing me the greatness and complexity of a country that, with all its contradictions, remains a global reference point.
To our King Felipe VI and his father, King Juan Carlos I, for ensuring my right to freedom of expression in ways never seen before, at least from my personal perspective. Thank you for leading with resolve and ensuring an environment in which debate and opinion can coexist in harmony.
Thank you all
To all of you, a thousand thanks for your support, your patience and your companionship on this journey. I hope this book helps you better understand today’s world, reflect on our role within it and, above all, build a digital future in which freedom, dignity and autonomy are values that are never negotiable. Thank you, thank you, many thanks. Peace.