Curriculum Vitae

Professional experience

Digital Transformation Specialist 

Entr - Aker Solutions, Oslo, Norway | Oct 2022 – Present 

• Internal consultant leading strategic digital initiatives across the business unit. I advise senior leadership on aligning data strategies with business objectives to deliver scalable and measurable transformation.

• Key focus areas:

  • • Provided strategic guidance to the CTO office on external funding and Joint Industry Projects (JIPs), aligning innovation efforts with business objectives.

    • Introduced innovative practices using structured change management frameworks to accelerate adoption across all levels.

    • Applied consulting methodologies (e.g., stakeholder mapping, impact analysis) to structure and execute high-impact initiatives.

    • Led cross-functional alignment efforts through executive workshops and strategic dialogues, ensuring data strategy cohesion.

• Selected Achievements

  • • Delivered AI-driven solutions to improve internal workflows and governance.

    • Improved HSE processes across yards through targeted innovation projects.

    • Streamlined consulting delivery operations within Entr.

    • Led hackathons to crowdsource innovation from within the business unit.

• Keywords: Data solutions, data management, data governance, AI, SW Solutions

Board Member & Co-founder Business & Digital Transformation Club 

Graduate School of Management @ POLIMI, Milan, Italy | Oct 2022 – Present 

• Founded and lead a 800+ member professional community focused on digital transformation leadership. The club brings together executives, alumni, and industry leaders through curated events, strategic dialogues, and content-driven initiatives to explore the intersection of business and digital innovation.

• Key Contributions

  • • Built and scaled the club from concept to a thriving platform recognized within POLIMI GSoM’s alumni ecosystem.

    • Organized C-level roundtables, hybrid networking events, and thought leadership sessions.

    • Led content strategy including newsletters, podcast production, and platform analytics.

    • Fostered cross-sector collaboration by connecting experts from tech, energy, consulting, and academia.

• Focus Areas

  • • Executive networking and event orchestration

    • Podcast and multimedia production

    • Data analysis and performance tracking

    • Web app development for index publication

    • Market and trend analysis

Academic Contributor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim | Aug 2018 – Present

• Contribute to NTNU’s Engineering Cybernetics Department as a co-supervisor and academic advisor. My involvement supports the development of next-generation researchers in the field of nonlinear control.

• Key Roles

  • Co-supervise post-doctoral and Ph.D. research in control systems and marine vehicle dynamics.

  • Served as Bachelor and Master thesis examiner across advanced engineering topics.

  • Act as an industry-academic bridge, translating applied research into real-world innovation contexts.

Manager

SINTEF AS, Trondheim, Norway | Jan 2022 – Sept 2022 

• Led a cross-functional team of 10 engineers and researchers delivering digital solutions for the Built Environment sector. My responsibilities spanned team leadership, strategic planning, and business development at the intersection of digital technologies and infrastructure innovation.

• Key Contributions

  • • Directed day-to-day operations and long-term strategy for digital innovation projects within the Built Environment portfolio.

    • Positioned the group at the forefront of the field by identifying emerging technology opportunities and aligning them with client needs.

    • Spearheaded initiatives that bridged advanced research with commercial application, enhancing SINTEF’s digital consulting capabilities.

    • Actively contributed to proposal development and client engagement, supporting business growth and R&D positioning.

  • Selected Project

    • Databygg – Project Manager: Led digital innovation efforts focused on data integration and smart infrastructure systems. link 

Project Manager

SINTEF AS, Trondheim, Norway | Aug 2019 – Dec 2021 

• Led cross-sector technical projects at the convergence of automation, robotics, and control systems, focusing on real-world applications in autonomous systems. My role combined project leadership with strategic innovation and external engagement across public and private sectors.

• Key Contributions

  • • Managed applied R&D in robotics and control for autonomous vehicles and underwater systems.

    • Developed estimation and control algorithms for drones and robotic platforms.

    • Mentored research teams and led the definition of KPIs to evaluate technical and strategic progress.

    • Co-established a European network of Digital Innovation Hubs to support SME adoption of robotics and accelerate digital transformation.

• Projects:

  • INGENIOUS: link.

  • RIMA: link.

  • Autonomous Underwater Fleet: link.

Research Fellow

Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway | Jan 2019 – Jul 2019 

• Spearheaded research and development of advanced technologies in the marine and maritime robotics domain, with a focus on autonomy, control systems, and innovation transfer.

• Key Contributions

  • • Led design, prototyping, and testing of mechanical systems for autonomous marine vehicles.

    • Developed guidance and control strategies for autonomous navigation and positioning.

    • Bridged academic research with applied engineering in collaboration with industry stakeholders.

    • Contributed to the early-stage development of systems now informing offshore automation solutions.

Jun 2017 – Dec 2018 | Lead Embedded SW Engineer

Volvo Group, Gothenburg, Sweden

• Led development of embedded control systems for truck stability and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), contributing to Volvo’s innovation in e-mobility and autonomous driving.

• Key Contributions

  • • Developed and implemented longitudinal and lateral control algorithms for commercial vehicle platforms.

    • Delivered robust software systems by translating system requirements into scalable embedded solutions.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and safety across vehicle control systems.

    • Actively contributed to advanced engineering projects in e-mobility and autonomous technologies.

Education

Nov 2020 - Nov 2022  | Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) 

Graduate School of Management @ Politecnico di Milano International

Final project: Development of a platform to track supply chain CO2e emissions and provide analytics.

Graduate Summa cum laude.

Jan 2024 - Apr 2017 | Ph.D. in Engineering Cybernetics

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Final project: Control of under-actuated marine vehicles. (link)

Sep 2011 - Oct 2013 | M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering 

University of Cassino and Southern Latium

Graduated Summa cum laude.

Other activities

Oct 2018 - Dec 2020 | IEEE Young Professionals Board member & Treasurer, IEEE Region 8 (R8), Sweden.

• Responsible for the annual budget of the group.  

• Program manager and vice-chair of R8SYP congress.

2016 - Ongoing | Reviewer for International conferences and journals

• IEEE Transaction on Vehicular Technology (TVT)

• IEEE Transaction on Automatic Control (TAC)

• IEEE Transaction on Control System and Technology (TCST)

• IEEE Transaction on Automation Science and Engineering (T-ASE)

• IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering (JOE)

• Elsevier Ocean Engineering

• Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (AIHC)

• American Control Conference (ACC)

• European Control Conference (ECC)

• Conference on Control Applications in Marine Systems (CAMS)

• IFAC World Congress