About Us
Turning Data into Decisions, and Decisions into Growth.
Iris’s life has centered on one unshakable principle rooted in her faith: true empowerment comes from wise stewardship of every resource: money, knowledge, and opportunity. Through that lens, she recognized an untapped potential in Rolando long before he did. She saw how corporate structures restricted his visionary spirit, inhibiting his ability to create a better future and society. She encouraged him to take a leap of faith.
Together, they brought Analytics Automations to life, an endeavor fueled by their shared belief that when people are empowered, innovation flourishes and society prospers.
Owners: The Power of Partnership
Throughout Dr. Rolando Vega’s journey, one constant has remained, his wife and co-founder, Iris Maldonado. A Certified Public Accountant, Auditor and Financial Czar, and founder of Radiant Heart Academy, Iris has spent nearly two decades establishing the building blocks of K-12 education for their children. She has dedicated her life to optimizing financial stewardship. At home, in business, and in education.
Our company’s core values define who we are at heart
Three foundational principles serve as the practical business outcomes we help our customers with. They ensure that every solution we deliver is grounded in empowerment, ethical governance, and genuine value creation:
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Empowerment Over Dependency – Businesses should own their AI and automation strategies, not be held hostage by vendors or rigid IT systems.
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Technology With Ethics and Governance – The rapid advancement of AI must be grounded in transparency, trust, and responsible stewardship.
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Value-Creation at the Core – Critical industries such as Energy & Utilities, Financial Institutions, and Manufacturing, form the bedrock of our society by serving people’s most fundamental needs. Though their missions vary, they share a common language: financial optimization and operational efficiency that ultimately allow families to focus on their futures without worrying about unpredictable costs, disruptions, shortages, or security. With Iris at the helm of financial stewardship and Dr. Vega focusing on operational efficiency, Analytics Automations ensures that businesses don’t just automate. Instead that they create real, sustainable value that directly benefits the communities they serve.
Our Story
Analytics Automations was born not just from expertise, but from conviction. It is a story of breaking barriers, challenging norms, and building something that truly empowers people, not just businesses.
For Dr. Rolando Vega, problem-solving has always been second nature. As a child, he learned to outthink rather than outmuscle his way through challenges. His ability to analyze, strategize, and optimize propelled him to excel in academics, earning magna cum laude honors in engineering and eventually becoming a Ph.D.-level expert in AI, data systems, and large-scale analytics.
Early in his career, he became an expert in handling vast amounts of data across multiple computers simultaneously, long before today’s cloud technology made it simple and accessible. His expertise led to high-profile opportunities generating millions in value, including building a global business division for ABS Group, a major risk management firm. Later, his passion for developing people and advancing research led him to faculty leadership at The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Tier 1 University, before he immersed himself in the energy & utilities sector, driving groundbreaking AI and analytics solutions to reshape the industry.
| A key realization emerged from this journey:
True value creation must be visible, transformative, and enduring. Just as data and AI have the power to shape industries, their impact is only meaningful when used to uplift, empower, and drive real change. Like light placed on a stand to illuminate its surroundings, innovation and leadership should not be hidden but shared to inspire progress, foster resilience, and create lasting freedom. And just as a vital seasoning preserve and enriches, ethical stewardship can sustain and elevate entire communities. This belief is at the core of Analytics Automations, where technology serves people, and value is measured not just in profits, but in the lives it transforms.
Our Core Values
At Analytics Automations, we believe in creating more than just innovative solutions. We build meaningful connections that drive impact.
Our core values define who we are, guiding our mission to empower businesses with data-driven intelligence and automation.
Clients' Needs First
We lead with empathy, prioritizing the needs of our clients to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions. Inspired by John 13:3-5, we serve with humility and care, ensuring our work truly supports and uplifts those we partner with.
Complete WOW Experience
Our solutions are designed to infuse life and energy back into operations, making work more efficient, engaging, and even fun. Rooted in John 7:38, we create experiences that flow with fresh ideas and revitalized possibilities.
Courageous Problem Solvers
We take on challenges boldly, embracing the unknown with confidence and creativity. As Matthew 14:27 reminds us, we step forward with courage, knowing that every problem has a transformative solution waiting to be uncovered.
A Special Place to Be
At Analytics Automations, we cultivate a culture where extraordinary people thrive together. We believe in fostering genuine relationships, mutual support, and shared success. Just as John 13:34-35 calls us to love one another.
A Legacy of Leadership & Education
For Rolando and Iris, Analytics Automations is more than a business. It’s a calling. Their passion for developing people extends beyond corporate boardrooms.
Rolando serves as Director of a Trail Life USA Troop in San Antonio, where he mentors young leaders.
Rolando is writing a book entitled The Wrestling Analyst to bring reconciliation to AI challenges with strong leadership in organizations.
Rolando and Iris have also created Radiant Heart Ventures, a platform providing internship opportunities for young adults, equipping them with real-world skills to thrive in AI, analytics, and business. Iris continues to run the Academy, ensuring future generations receive an education grounded in critical thinking, values, and financial stewardship.
As part of our commitment to making a lasting impact, Analytics Automations actively contributes to organizations that align with our values of empowerment, stewardship, and ethical leadership:
Trail Life USA
Equipping boys and young men with adventure, character, and leadership skills through a Christ-centered outdoor program that fosters service, integrity, and personal growth.
DeliverFund
Combating human trafficking through technology, data, and analytics to support law enforcement in dismantling trafficking networks.
Both Hands
Coordinating projects to support widows and orphans, raising funds for adoption expenses while helping widows in need.
Habitat for Humanity
Partnering with communities to build and improve affordable housing, fostering stability and self-reliance for families worldwide.
Meet Our Team
Rolando Vega
Ph.D., P.E., CEO
Individualization | Learner | Achiever | Relator | Strategic
Rolando is a leader in AI, data analytics, and digital transformation, dedicated to ethical innovation and empowering organizations. As co-founder of Analytics Automations, he helps businesses optimize operations, ensuring AI serves people, not controls them. With expertise in distributed computing and AI governance, he has led multimillion-dollar initiatives in energy, utilities, and finance. A former Tier 1 University faculty leader, he is passionate about mentoring future innovators. Rolando also serves as Director of Trail Life USA Troop-2407 and is a writer on how to face AI challenges with strong leadership in organizations.
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Iris Maldonado
CFO
Context | Learner | Achiever | Deliberative | Input
Iris is a Certified Public Accountant, financial strategist, and co-founder of Analytics Automations, helping businesses maximize value through financial stewardship and efficiency. With a background in auditing and financial management, she is the founder of Radiant Heart Academy leading K-12 homeschooling programs focused on critical thinking, values, and leadership. Passionate about empowerment, Iris bridges finance, education, and technology to ensure sustainable success for businesses and future generations.
Karim Vega
Customer Success & Experience Leader
Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Discipline | Connectedness
Karim is a People Experience Manager with expertise in human resources, data analysis, and business operations. With experience at BD, Haven for Hope, and CaptionCall, she has a proven track record in driving process improvements, optimizing data management, and enhancing customer engagement. Originally from Puerto Rico, Karim co-founded Huella Colegial, a pioneering student-run business at the University of Puerto Rico, where she developed leadership skills. After moving to Texas, she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Management and International Business at UTSA. A high achiever and strategic thinker, she excels in efficiency, collaboration, and problem-solving, always striving to exceed expectations and deliver on our promise: 'Your satisfaction is our finish line.'
Abigail Vega
Business & Marketing Analyst Intern
Relator | Context | Input | Responsibility | Learner
Abigail is a Business and Marketing Analyst Intern at Analytics Automations, specializing in video production, data governance, and market analysis. She holds multiple Alation certifications, including Data Governance Advocate and Certified Professional - Consultant, as well as an Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) certification, showcasing her expertise in data security and ethical cybersecurity practices. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Abigail leverages her ability to communicate across diverse audiences while combining analytical and creative skills to drive insightful marketing strategies. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Suite tools, she brings technical expertise to video production, enhancing digital content through high-quality editing and storytelling. With a passion for technology, cybersecurity, and ethical data practices, she continues to expand her expertise in business intelligence and digital content development.
Expanding Capabilities with Precision
Our mission is to empower organizations to transform operations and uplift human potential through people-centered data solutions. We align technology with strategy, freeing teams to innovate, excel, and thrive.
A Global Footprint, A Unified Vision
For over 12 years, Analytics Automations' CEO has stress-tested and refined our team of global IT professionals, business and value engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts across industries.
