Degree in Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, specialised in Foundations and Structures. Civil servant of the Xunta de Galicia. Diploma for executives (EGAP).
1987: He carried out several technical functions at CUBERTAS E MZOV S.A. as a civil engineer.
1992: Temporary engineer in the Xunta de Galicia.
1994: Subdirector General of Hydraulic Infraestructures.
1996: Departamental head at 'Augas de Galicia'.
1998: Director General of Public Works (Xunta de Galicia).
2005: Building manager at Sercoysa Proyectos y Obras, S.A.
2006: Development manager at Puentes Group.
2008: Infraestructure manager at Pontevedra County Council.
Since March 2009 until June 2014 he was conselleiro' for Environment, Territory and Infraestructures, and since June 2014 he is the mayor of Santiago de Compostela.