Fernando Cela Díaz

Fernando C. is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in advanced scientific computing, AI/ML research, and engineering management across multiple financial institutions. Currently serving as Managing Director at Goldman Sachs since May 2022, Fernando previously held senior roles at Wells Fargo, including SVP - Head of Intelligent Systems & Validation Services - Model Risk, where interests focus on distributed systems, hardware-accelerated ML, and quantum computing. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co., managing firmwide forecasting and analysis initiatives, and holding vice presidential positions at Bank of America and dataxu. Fernando's educational background includes advanced degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Universidade de Vigo, and Chalmers University of Technology.