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Ventures

Current Exploration

I am currently strengthening the academic framework of computing markets (see Nexabit). Simultaneously, I am looking for new challenges where I can combine my engineering background with product thinking. Open to roles in Software Engineering or Technical Product Management, ideally within the Climate Tech or FinTech sectors.

Areas of Interests

Energy SystemsMLOpsProduct EngineeringBackend SystemsClimate Tech

The Venture Log

Sep 2024 – Present

Carbon13

Selected for top <5% cohort. Currently advancing the project as a solo technical founder.

Nexabit

Co-Founder & CTO
Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

Developed a proprietary simulation model to assess the profitability of co-locating datacenters based on characteristics of renewable energy assets.

Tech

Built simulation engine using real-world country data to forecast revenue uplift.

Traction

Validated w/ major players. Secured pilot interest from leading IPP (NDA phase).

Outcome

Despite validation and pilot interest, the team dissolved over risk and vision misalignment. I retained the IP.

Open to exploring software-only implementations of the optimization algorithm.

Professional Path

Dec 2023 – Nov 2024

Machine Learning Engineer

Intergrid OyHelsinki, Finland

I built the engines that trade in the Finnish electricity markets. My focus was on developing dynamic bidding strategies capable of navigating extreme price volatility.

  • Built MLOps pipelines to automate model-driven bidding in near real-time.
  • Forecasted capacity reserves and key market variables.
PythonMLOpsReact
Feb 2023 – Oct 2023

Big Data & AI Analyst

Osservatori Digital InnovationMilan, Italy

Conducted deep-dive market research within the Artificial Intelligence and Big Data sectors.

  • Applied clustering and pattern analysis to uncover tech market dynamics.
Market ResearchData MiningPython

Leadership & Influence

IT PhD Representative

Dec 2024 – Present
Politecnico di Milano

Elected representative for Information Technology PhD candidates. Focused on building community among doctoral researchers and creating pathways between academia and the startup ecosystem.

President & IT Lead

Nov 2020 – Sep 2023
Entrepreneurship Club Polimi

Led Milan's largest student entrepreneurship club. Mobilized a team of 50 active volunteers to execute initiatives like the University Startup Challenge, growing the community to 250+ active members.

Selected Initiatives

Growth Hacker
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
Italia's Growth Talent

Measured performance of online/offline campaigns and managed multi-channel sponsor acquisition strategies.

Junior Mentor
Feb 2022 – Jul 2022
InnoVits Accelerator

Mentored early-stage startups on product-market fit and commercial strategy during a high-intensity 5-month program.

Digital Business Lab
Feb 2023 – Jun 2023
AMSA Environmental Services

Engineered smart working solutions to optimize blue-collar workflows and operational logistics for environmental services.

RecSys Competition
Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
Korean TV Company

Ranked 13th out of 90 international teams, developing a custom recommender system algorithm for streaming content.