Agustin Castain is a founder and technology leader with 13+ years building businesses at the intersection of innovation, telecom and astronomy. He founded AstroCamp, Europe’s first observatory hosting company, and led operations on the world’s largest single-mirror telescope (GTC 10.4m), combining hands-on engineering with remote robotic telescope services across three continents. His background spans spacecraft operations at ESA and early satellite imaging work to senior innovation and platform roles at Telefónica, giving him uncommon depth in both space science and commercial mobile services. He has founded multiple startups in mobile apps and consultancy, translating space-grade engineering practices into scalable telecom and internet products. An INSEAD executive alumnus with a PhD in Astrophysics, he pairs academic rigor with operator experience and a knack for turning complex scientific systems into viable businesses. Notably, he still blends astronomy practice with entrepreneurship—maintaining active involvement in observatory operations while driving new tech-enabled service models.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Advanced Level, English language, Advanced Level, English language at Cork English College
Higher National Diploma, Mobile development, 9.3/10, Higher National Diploma, Mobile development, 9.3/10 at IES Saladillo
Advanced Level, Science and Technology, Advanced Level, Science and Technology at IES José Cadalso
Higher National Diploma, Computing Systems Administration, Higher National Diploma, Computing Systems Administration at IES Mediterráneo
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