On May 11, 2026, family members, neighbors, and political figures gathered in an emotional ceremony to bid farewell to José Ballesta. The respect and affection for his figure were evident in every speech, reflecting a career marked by public service and his connection to the city of Murcia.
The digital legacy of a management with urban vision 🌆
Ballesta drove the modernization of local administration through open data management platforms and sensor systems for traffic control and air quality. His team developed a digital twin of Murcia, enabling real-time urban simulations. These tools facilitated data-driven decision-making, optimizing resources and improving pedestrian mobility.
Ballesta's last great algorithm: calculating capacity 🤖
They say that, in the afterlife, José Ballesta will already be requesting a report on the capacity of the heavenly venue. Because if there was one thing he knew how to do, it was managing crowds: from processions to rallies. That said, let's hope that in heaven you don't need to book an appointment to get in, because then even Saint Peter would have to fill out an online form.