Anasol Peña Rios, Ph.D.
Research and Development Manager for AI, Digital Twins, and XR as well as a Distinguished Engineer
BT Group
BT Group is one of the world’s leading communications services companies. The solutions we sell are integral to modern life. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. There are no limits to what people can do when they connect. And as technology changes our world, connections are becoming even more important to everyday life. I am a Computer Scientist researching and developing solutions to help people do their work more efficiently using Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.
I can be creative and explore how future technology could be used to help people.
I talk to people in my company to understand their jobs and then use my knowledge to design software that can help them to do their job more easily.
I always had an interest in computers. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, a Master's degree in Web Development, and a PhD in Computer Science. I completed my undergraduate studies in Mexico and worked as an IT Business Analyst and an IT Security Auditor in the Mexican financial sector. For my postgraduate degrees, I secured a scholarship, left my job, and I embarked in and adventure coming to England to study. After that, I was lucky enough to secure a position as a researcher at one of the biggest telecom companies in the UK and am still here!
I love doing research and my goal is to develop useful things that help people.
I like reading and yoga. Sharing good moments with my friends and my family is my priority. Also food and movies are always a good combination. Being a person who grew in a big city, I love walking in the countryside and explore nature.
"Dream big, work hard." - Unknown