Summary
Marc Alier is an associate professor and edtech/AI practitioner based in Greater Barcelona with 16 years of experience designing interoperable e-learning systems, managing large Moodle deployments, and shaping engineering education. He blends academic research (Doctor in ICT and sustainable development) with hands-on product work as a luthier building electric guitars and running Aprendiz de Luthier since 2013. A seasoned podcaster and multimedia producer, he co-directs a weekly Catalan show aired on 30+ FM stations and creates video and blog content that bridges technical, musical and pedagogical audiences. Marc has led academic programs and industrial training, directed institutional e-learning initiatives, and continues to consult on ICT trends while exploring AI applications in education—an unusual mix of maker, educator, and technologist.
16 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Engineer, IT, Engineer, IT at UPC-FIB
UPC Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
English, Italian, Catalan, Spanish