About Me

I am an Italian data scientist, author, and Google Developer Expert known for my expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, and AI. I am also a highly ranked participant in Kaggle, a platform for data science and machine learning competitions.

Key highlights of my career include:

• Industry experience: With more than two decades of professional experience, I have worked across various industries, including finance, insurance, telecommunications, and advertising. I currently serve as a senior data science expert at illimity Bank in Italy.
• Author: I have authored or co-authored over 15 popular books on data science, machine learning, and AI for Wiley, Manning, and Packt Publishing. These include multiple editions of the For Dummies series, such as Machine Learning For Dummies and Deep Learning For Dummies.
• Kaggle Grandmaster: I am a 2x Kaggle Grandmaster (competitions Grandmaster) and previously held a top-ten worldwide rank in the platform's competitions. I have won numerous gold and silver medals throughout my participation.
• Google Developer Expert (GDE): I am a recognized Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, a title given to individuals who are deeply knowledgeable about Google's technologies and passionate about sharing their expertise with the community.
• Educator and mentor: I have presented at meetups and conferences, taught university courses and bootcamps, and mentored emerging data scientists through programs like the KaggleX BIPOC Mentorship Program.