Noelia Pico Gayo

Noelia Pico Gayo serves as an Associate lecturer in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science within the School of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of the Balearic Islands. She teaches core courses including Project Management and Software Engineering across multiple engineering degree programs.

Her educational background includes:

• Executive MBA from EAE Business School (February 2023)
• Higher Computer Engineering from Universitat Oberta Catalunya (January 2013)
• Technical Engineering in Management Informatics from University of the Balearic Islands (February 2007)
• Higher Degree Training Cycle in Computer Application Development from IES Teis (June 2003)
• PMP Certification (November 2021)
• SCRUM Master Certification (June 2017)

Dr. Pico Gayo's research interests focus on Software Engineering, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence, informed by her extensive industry experience. Her teaching emphasizes practical applications of software development methodologies and project management frameworks, bridging academic theory with real-world implementation challenges.

Her professional certifications demonstrate commitment to industry best practices in project management methodologies.

• PMP Certification (November 1, 2021)
• SCRUM Master Certification (June 1, 2017)

Dr. Pico Gayo maintains an active teaching schedule across multiple degree programs and has been consistently teaching Project Management and Software Engineering courses since at least the 2022-23 academic year through the upcoming 2025-26 term. Her industry background in tourism technology companies provides practical context for her teaching.

She is affiliated with the Software Project Improvement and Innovation (MiProSoft) R+D+I Group, indicating research engagement alongside her teaching responsibilities.