Varese, Lombardy, Italy
I'm a Senior Data Scientist and technical developer of data-driven systems and tools with experience building the systems that make data science work in production. I work on pipelines, signal processing toolboxes, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, knowledge integration architectures, LLM-driven and Agentic AI to build domain-specific tooling, across a variety of stacks and modern ML/AI frameworks. My focus is strongly on the full data science logistics stack that goes beyond just building and deploying, but remembering the wider infrastructure, MLOps and AIOps foundations that keep systems reliable, maintainable and AI-ready over time. With this outlook, I'm as comfortable reasoning about architecture as I am contributing directly to a codebase. I work closely with cross-functional teams — engaging with user stories, use cases and specialist knowledge to translate requirements into tools and production features, contributing across the development lifecycle independently where needed, and impactful as part of a collaborative team working on technically complex problems. My background is in scientific and technical environments, but maintain an interest that is domain-agnostic being drawn to technically complex problems regardless of sector that can be understood and learnt from the foundational measurement and data layers. Always interested in conversations about technically complex data and AI challenges, particularly where infrastructure, domain knowledge and production systems meet, so feel free to reach out.
I was a member of the senior post-doctoral team of the Gunnlaugsson research group, and was involved in research, as well as laboratory, research and data management. + Developed data management, transformation and processing tools to address various data formats and analyses + Managed a local digital transformation implementing local and cloud-based systems for data management, processing and workflow management + Advised & supported colleagues in research strategy and data analysis/interpretation/visualisation + Planned & executed both independent research programmes and collaborations with external stakeholders + Expertise in chemo-physical analytical techniques, with a particular focus on spectroscopy, and data analysis + Supervised and managed GLP working environment + Carried out research on synthesis of metal-coordinating monomers, polymer synthesis and formulation, structure-property investigations, film and coating materials fabrication and their analysis. + Presented results at international scientific conference and contributed to 4 peer-reviewed publications
+ Delivery of lecture and tutorial course, and associated examinations, in Inorganic and Physical chemistry for Junior Freshman (1st Year) Physiotherapy undergraduates.
My PhD was focused on the rational design and development of functional materials using a supra-molecular approach and studying their properties. + Developed data cleaning & transformation tools for large datasets on various platforms to streamline group activity + Managed 5 research projects, with extensive statistical analysis, non-linear regression modelling and data visualisation resulting in published research articles + Presented technical results at specialist meetings, public & school events, and to external business partners + Attended a course in statistics (hypothesis testing, process and performance monitoring, and DoE) + Contributed to 4 peer-reviewed publications Skills developed: technical knowledge; analytical and critical thinking; information synthesis; data analysis, visualisation and statistical analysis; good laboratory practices; interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal) Additional responsibilities and experiences: Lecturing, Private tuition for undergraduates. Outreach activities (e.g. Salters' Festival of Chemistry)
I completed two research projects focused on biomolecules and QSPRs. + Developed a predictive model using regression and cheminformatics to predict physical behaviour of a class of candidate therapeutic molecules. Published 2013. + Gained training organic synthesis and purification, as well as extensive structural and physical analysis including NMR, MS and electrochemical techniques. Both projects were awarded for excellence: John Mellor Prize for Excellence in an MChem project in Organic Chemistry (2010-2011); Judith Corker Memorial Prize, for Projects in Inorganic Chemistry (2011-2012). "Anion Receptors for Transmembrane Chloride Antiport and Prodigiosin Analogs for HCl Symport" under supervision of Prof. Phil Gale. (2011 - 2012) "Synthetic Efforts Towards a Novel Thymidine Derivative for Dynamic Combinatorial Libraries of imine-DNA" under supervision of Dr. Eugen Stulz. (2010 - 2011) Project Student (3rd and Final Year MChem, Undergraduate)
I completed internships as a research assistant with roles in both the fabrication and analysis processes. + Developed data cleaning and processing tools to improve efficiency in data extraction from large data sets for quality assurance and cycle-life/lifetime analysis + Assistant in: synthesis of inorganic electrode materials; process development for electrode manufacturing and standardisation; electrochemical cell and electrode fabrication; electrochemical processing of electrodes; electrode/cell cycle life data collection and analysis and cyclic voltammetry (corrosion studies). Skills developed in problem solving, team working, communication (verbal and written), basic leadership (transfer of processes to new technicians) Full-Time: July-September 2009 and 2010 | Part-Time: September-December 2009
Through a Nuffield Foundation Bursary, I undertook a period of work experience in the analytical laboratory of South West Water Scientific Services. + I carried out, and registered in LIMS, physio-chemical analysis on water samples for environmental purposes and monitoring waste-water treatment. + Assisted with sample receipt/management, instrument calibration process and QA validation of procedures. + Gained experience of various analyses including solid residue, biological and chemical oxygen demands (BOD/COD) and turbidity using gravimetry, electrochemistry and spectroscopic methods.