Jose Francisco Rabazo Fernández is an expert in airport operations systems with over 30 years of experience in consulting, design, and implementation of solutions for international airports. His extensive career includes highly complex projects in critical infrastructures such as Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat International Airport, Muscat International Airport, Tocumen International Airport (Panama), and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), among others.
Throughout his career, he has led the design of operational systems, technology solutions for security, facilities monitoring systems, and operational control centers, providing a well-established strategic vision focused on operational excellence. His profile combines expertise in engineering, innovation, business management, and team leadership, supported by a solid academic background and professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
Professional Biography
International career in airport consulting
For more than three decades, Jose Francisco Rabazo has been involved in key projects for the modernization, expansion, and optimization of airports in different regions worldwide. His experience ranges from process analysis and operational systems design to the implementation of advanced technological solutions for the integrated management of airport facilities.
Design of operational systems and technological solutions
He has played a central role in the design of airport operations systems, security systems, building monitoring, and control solutions, ensuring efficiency and operational continuity. His multidisciplinary approach enables the integration of technology, processes, and human resources under a unified operating model.
Experience in strategic processes and due diligence
Jose Francisco Rabazo has led and advised operational design processes for both critical airport areas and operational and IT control centers. He has also participated in due diligence processes related to airport concessions, assessing the technical, operational, and financial viability of airport assets.
Executive leadership at Airport Gurus
He currently serves as Co–Chief Executive Officer (COO & CFO) at Airport Gurus, where he contributes his strategic vision and extensive experience in:
- Optimization and design of airport processes.
- Operating models and control centers.
- Evaluation of critical systems and technological solutions.
- Feasibility analysis for airport projects.
- Technical direction and supervision of complex projects.
Areas of Expertise
- Airport process design and operating models.
- Due diligence for airport concessions.
- Design of operational and technological control centers.
- Security, building monitoring, and control systems.
- Management of large-scale airport projects.
- Technical and operational analysis and supervision of critical infrastructures.
Academic Background
- MBA in Business Administration – ISEAD, 2010–2011.
- Executive Master’s in Technological Innovation – Escuela de Organización Industrial, 2012.
- Management and Innovation Skills Program – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), 2010.
- Focus on leadership, problem-solving, applied innovation, and project management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science – Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 1991–1997.
- Specialization in Real-Time Systems.
