2019-present
Head of Data Science & Advanced Analytics · Nexi · Milan, Italy
Alberto joined Nexi in 2019 to build the Data Science team from the ground up, initially combining direct people leadership with hands-on involvement in project development and production delivery.
As the scope grew, he evolved the original team into a structured Data Science function composed of three specialized units, transitioning to a manager-of-managers role and taking responsibility for a broader portfolio of data products and analytical solutions.
The function later expanded into Data Science & Advanced Analytics with the addition of Business Intelligence & Analytics Engineering - the first team based entirely outside Italy. Today, Alberto leads four teams and 30+ professionals across Italy, Denmark and Germany.
The organization operates as an internal Center of Excellence and delivery hub for data, analytics and AI. Its operating model combines one horizontal enabling team, responsible for the data platform and shared technical capabilities, with three vertical teams serving Nexi business units and functions, including Merchant Services & eCommerce, Fraud Prevention and other control functions.
Solutions in production range from real-time fraud prevention algorithms to tailored lead-generation tools for commercial teams, while the data platform enables more than 100 colleagues across Nexi to independently access and use data.
2016 - 2019
Senior Data Scientist · Cerved Group · Milan, Italy
Alberto worked in the Innovation and Data Sources area of one of the largest credit information and credit scoring providers in Italy.
In this experience, he developed a deep understanding of the data-provider business, from traditional Chamber of Commerce data to alternative data sources, working extensively on both paid and free data sources.
He worked on several projects leveraging traditional SQL-based systems, as well as (then) innovative NoSQL technology.
2014 - 2016
Manager · EY · Milan, Italy
Alberto joined EY after the acquisition of Between by EY itself.
He was part of the Data and Analytics team, leveraging his experience in banking and leading projects mostly focused on Fraud Prevention, Security and Anti‑Money Laundering.
2008 - 2014
Senior Consultant · Between · Milan, Italy
First job as an IT consultant, working mostly for major Italian banks.
Alberto focused initially on IT Security and its implications at the organizational level, dedicating most of his efforts to IAM-related projects (Identity and Access Management).
