Daniel Izquierdo Cortázar

Daniel Izquierdo Cortázar is the Chief Executive Officer at Bitergia. Daniel bridges the gap between academia and industry with his extensive background in open source research and development. His PhD work and involvement in EU-funded projects have provided him with a deep understanding of open source’s impact from individual to societal levels. Daniel co-founded a company that has thrived on the principles of open source, and he has actively engaged in discussions on the benefits of open source in education at events like FOSSASIA. His expertise in software development analytics and his commitment to promoting open source in higher education make him a valuable addition to the Apereo Foundation Board. Daniel’s contributions will help advance the Foundation's mission of fostering open source collaboration in the educational sector.