Acknowledgments

First of all, I would like to thank my family and friends for their support and for always being there when I've needed them. I would also like to thank David Rubio Vidal, Emilio Miguelá?ez Martín, and John Brydon for being the most supportive colleagues and friends, who have taught me so much personally and professionally. I would also like to thank my colleagues at SeeByte and the AVORA team from whom I've learned and experienced so much over the years. Finally, a special thank you to Jorge Cabrera Gámez, whose guidance and advice shaped my career in a way I could have never imagined.