Eric Macià

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La Salle BCN - Universitat Ramón Llull

La Salle BCN is a leading institution within Universitat Ramón Llull, renowned for its excellence in engineering, technology, and business education. Located in Barcelona, the university is known for its innovative approach to education, strong industry connections, and commitment to developing leaders who can drive technological and business transformation in a global context.

Double Degree: International Computer Engineering & Management of Business & Technology

September 2018 - July 2024

Completed an intensive double degree program combining technical computer engineering expertise with business management and technology leadership skills. This unique interdisciplinary program provided a comprehensive foundation in both technical development and strategic business thinking.

Details

  • • 6-Year Duration
  • • Barcelona, Spain
  • • International Focus
  • • Excellence Scholarship Recipient
  • • Bilingual Program (English/Spanish)

Core Areas

  • • Software Architecture & Design
  • • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • • Business Strategy & Management
  • • Technology Innovation
  • • Project Management

Academic Achievements

  • • Excellence Scholarship - Academic merit recognition
  • • Dual thesis completion with Honors grade
  • • Active participation in multiple academic clubs
  • • Leadership roles in student organizations

Thesis Projects

Engineering Faculty Thesis

Hermes: Architectural Design and Analysis for a Scalable Real-Time Race Management System

Comprehensive technical analysis and implementation of a distributed race management system designed to handle extreme performance requirements. The thesis covered system architecture, scalability patterns, real-time data processing, and performance optimization techniques.

System Architecture Real-time Processing Scalability MQTT

Grade: Honors

Business Faculty Thesis

Hermes: A Rally Raid Focused Race Management System

Business analysis and strategic planning for implementing a comprehensive race management solution in the rally raid industry. The thesis examined market opportunities, business models, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategies for innovative motorsport technology solutions.

Business Strategy Market Analysis Technology Management Innovation

Grade: Honors

Leadership & Activities

Founder & President - La Salle Racing Team (LSRT)

Founded and led the university's motorsport team, establishing the organization from conception to active competition. Managed team operations, secured sponsorships, coordinated technical development, and built relationships with industry partners. Successfully grew the team to include multiple disciplines and competitive events.

Leadership Team Building Project Management Motorsport

La Salle Algorithmics Club

Active member focusing on competitive programming, algorithm optimization, and collaborative problem-solving. Participated in coding competitions and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Technova Business Club

Member of entrepreneurship and technology innovation club, engaging in startup competitions, business case studies, and networking events with industry professionals.

Skills Developed

Technical Skills

  • • Software Architecture
  • • Full-stack Development
  • • Database Design
  • • System Integration
  • • Performance Optimization

Business Skills

  • • Strategic Planning
  • • Project Management
  • • Market Analysis
  • • Financial Modeling
  • • Innovation Management

Leadership Skills

  • • Team Leadership
  • • Organization Building
  • • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • • Stakeholder Management
  • • Mentoring & Development