Nil joined the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2016, where he leads the Maritime Group in the Commercialisation and Industry Partnerships Directorate. Nil is passionate about fostering collaborations between the maritime and space sectors, and he has led numerous initiatives that leverage on space data to enhance the safety and sustainability of the maritime sector. Prior to his role at ESA, Nil spent 8 years as Space Systems Engineer at Surrey Satellites Technology Ltd. (SSTL), where he played a pivotal role in the design, manufacturing, and operations of various satellites including Science, Earth Observation, and Telecommunications missions.

Nil holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and has furthered his education by earning a Master of Science in Astrophysics from the University of Barcelona, a Specialised Masters in Space Systems Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO, a PgD in International Security from the University of Leicester, and a PgD in Executive Maritime Management from the World Maritime University.