- Work experiences
Digital Paths srl / Ceo and Founder -- JEN 2014 - PRESENT, BOLOGNA (IT) / www.digitalpaths.it
Founder and CEO of Digital Paths, a digital agency that develops innovative products and services in the fields of communication and computer science.
University of Bologna / Adjunct professor -- DIC 2011 - PRESENT, BOLOGNA (IT) / www.unibo.it
In recent years, I have been the instructor for the courses Computational Tools and Information Technology for Arts Organizations (School of Economics and Statistics).
Robot Festival / Co-founder GEN 2008 -- DIC 2019, BOLOGNA (IT) / www.robotfestival.it
Co-founder, Curator, and Communication Director of the Robot Festival: international event dedicated to electronic music and digital arts. In my role as Communication Director, I managed all the festival's communication activities. As a curator, I oversaw the section dedicated to workshops and seminars, in addition to developing special projects. Furthermore, I handled fundraising activities, both public and private, by writing proposals and managing reporting activities.
Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A / Senior Project Manager, Mentor, Data analyst -- JUN 2017 - JUN 2018, BOLOGNA (IT), https://www.eng.it/
As a Senior Project Manager, I managed various projects for two clients: the Municipality of Bologna (Digital Agenda) and the Urban Innovation Foundation (FIU).
Main activities for the Municipality of Bologna:
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Projects related to Open Data, including the study and selection of the new web portal;
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Utilization of public datasets in training and engagement initiatives aimed at Bologna's citizens;
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As an Analyst, I studied urban changes through the creation of maps based on public administration data, citizen surveys, and Open Data.
Main activities for the FIU:
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I oversaw the analysis of the new technological platform for public city data;
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I managed the "LAB UNDER" training program, focused on developing and promoting new skills among young people under 25;
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I analyzed datasets from diverse sources to create infographics and reports disseminated to municipal employees and citizens.
TIM / Innovation manager and mentor -- GEN 2014 - JUN 2016, BOLOGNA (IT), wcap.tim.it
I collaborated with Telecom Italia on the TIM WCAP project, an open innovation initiative by TIM aimed at accelerating digital transformation in Italy. The project focused on selecting and supporting digital ideas and startups until their market entry. I served as Manager and Mentor for the Bologna hub.
Cineca - Kion / Communication Manager -- JEN 2015 - DIC 2015, BOLOGNA (IT), www.cineca.it/
I collaborated with Kion (Cineca) as the Communication Manager for bestr.it, the first Open Badge factory in Italy.
University of Bologna - Cesia / Full Stack Developer -- GEN 2003 - DIC 2013, BOLOGNA (IT), www.unibo.it
For the ALMA DL department of the University of Bologna, as a Software Developer, I created IT services for the Digital Library—some of which are still active, such as Digitocs: a multimedia enrichment system for the Bologna catalog, Opac.
Education
University of Bologna & San Marino / Master -- DIC 2011 - JUN 2013, SAN MARINO & BOLOGNA (IT)
Master in Comunicazione, Management e Nuovi Media dell’Università di Bologna e di San Marino. Voto finale: 110/110.
University of Bologna / Five-year degree -- OCT 1994 - AUG 2003, BOLOGNA
Degree in Computer Science. Final grade: 95/100.
Università di Anversa / Erasmus exchange program -- SEP 2009 - JUN 2010, ANVERSA (BE)
Erasmus University Exchange Program
Scientific publication
AlmaDL Journals: Quality Services for Open Access Scientific publication for the University of Bologna - Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage: http://conservation-science.unibo.it/article/view/3396
Non profit
- Startup Weekend Bologna. I was part of the organizing team for the event and served as a mentor for 4 editions (2014 - 2016).
- Vice President of the Cultural Association Shape, from 2010 to 2020, https://shape.bo.it/
