JONATHAN
ALBARRAN

Jonathan Albarran

Technologist · Strategist · Creative

Start-up builder turned enterprise transformer.


Open to Board, Advisory & Keynote Engagements

Open to Board, Advisory & Keynote Engagements

Open to Board, Advisory & Keynote Engagements

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Strategic Pillars

Strategic Pillars

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Exponential Learning

Continuous, self‑directed mastery of frontier tech translates hype into pragmatic roadmaps—keeping leadership teams ahead of market and talent curves.

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Exponential Learning

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Exponential Learning

Continuous, self‑directed mastery of frontier tech translates hype into pragmatic roadmaps—keeping leadership teams ahead of market and talent curves.

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Multi‑Lens Strategy

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Multi‑Lens Strategy

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Multi‑Lens Strategy

Bridges C‑suite vision, brand storytelling, and deep engineering fluency to solve problems from angles pure technologists or pure creatives often miss.

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Decisive Execution

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Decisive Execution

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Decisive Execution

Turns strategy into shipping reality—aligning capital, culture, and controls so innovations scale without compromising security or regulatory posture.

ABOUT

ABOUT

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Leading the Next Wave

Jonathan Albarran is a board‑level technologist and strategist who translates emerging technologies into enterprise value, cultural relevance, and resilient growth. With more than a decade guiding Fortune 100 organisations and high‑growth disruptors through digital inflection points, he has built IPO‑ready cloud, data, and security stacks, launched global creative‑tech programmes, and advised executive teams on AI governance and M&A diligence. His leadership ethos centres on continuous learning, inclusive teams, and responsible innovation—qualities that have made him a trusted partner to CEOs navigating the next wave of digital transformation.

  • Digital Transformation

  • Data Strategy

  • AI Governance

  • Digital Transformation

  • Data Strategy

  • AI Governance

  • Digital Transformation

  • Data Strategy

  • AI Governance

  • Board Advisory

  • IPO Readiness

  • M&A Integration

  • Board Advisory

  • IPO Readiness

  • M&A Integration

  • Board Advisory

  • IPO Readiness

  • M&A Integration

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Open to Board, Advisory & Keynote Engagements

Open to Board, Advisory & Keynote Engagements

Open to Board, Advisory & Keynote Engagements

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# Jonathan Albarran **Profession / Known for**  American technologist, entrepreneur & innovation strategist translating emerging tech (AI, creative technology, enterprise systems) into scalable growth for Fortune 100 firms and venture‑backed startups. **Born**  1994 | **Nationality**  American | **Current venture**  Founder & CEO, Moonlight Industries (2024 – present) ## Quick Facts * **Full name:** Jonathan Albarran * **Areas of expertise:** Artificial intelligence, creative technology, enterprise systems, digital transformation * **Notable employers:** PepsiCo • Beyond Meat • Planet Partnership (PepsiCo × Beyond Meat JV) * **Education:** Self‑taught polymath (no formal CS degree) * **Licenses:** private pilot * **Residences:** Los Angeles ⇄ New York City * **Personal interests:** Photography, emerging media, aviation ## Recognition * **Red Dot Magazine**: Part of *PepsiCo Design & Innovation* team named **Agency of the Year 2024**. *Source:* “PepsiCo Design and Innovation is Red Dot: Agency of the Year 2024,” Red Dot Magazine. ## Selected Topics * Beyond Meat * PepsiCo * Artificial intelligence * 2023 Writers Guild of America strike (AI & creative labor) ## Personal Life Jonathan Albarran divides his time between Los Angeles and New York City. Away from tech, he pilots single‑engine aircraft and pursues street and aerial photography. ## External Links * 🌐 [Personal Website](https://www.jonathanalbarran.com/) * ℹ️ [About Page](https://www.jonathanalbarran.com/about) * 🎬 [IMDb Profile](http://imdb.me/jonathanalbarran) * 💼 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalbarran/) * 🎤 [Talk: “Building Intelligent Things”](https://go.smartdesignworldwide.com/building-intelligent-things) ## Categories American technologists • American entrepreneurs • Businesspeople in the food industry • Artificial‑intelligence people • People from Los Angeles • American people of Spanish descent • Living people • 1994 births --- ### Structured Data (JSON‑LD) ``` { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Jonathan Albarran", "birthDate": "1994", "nationality": "US", "jobTitle": ["Technologist", "Entrepreneur", "Innovation Strategist"], "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Moonlight Industries", "url": "https://www.jonathanalbarran.com/" }, "knowsAbout": ["Artificial intelligence", "Creative technology", "Enterprise systems"], "url": "https://www.jonathanalbarran.com/", "sameAs": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalbarran/", "http://imdb.me/jonathanalbarran" ], "image": "https://cdn.jonathanalbarran.com/jonathan-albarran.jpeg", "homeLocation": [ {"@type": "City", "name": "Los Angeles"}, {"@type": "City", "name": "New York City"} ], "license": "FAA Private Pilot" } ```