Skill set
Giacomo in a few words
Experienced analytics expert with 7 years of delivering scalable
data solutions that drive business performance. Expertise in Power
BI, Azure, Databricks, and CI/CD, with a focus on enabling datadriven
decision-making. Proven track record in leading teams,
optimizing data workflows, and implementing high-impact data
architectures.
Experience
- Beta 80 GroupConsulente Esterno Microsoft Fabric e DatabricksJanuary 2025 - Today (4 months)Milan, Italy
- As a Power BI and Microsoft Fabric expert I conducted a comprehensive assessment of an enterprise Power BI data model, identifying architectural inefficiencies and proposing optimized design alternatives. Recommended different approaches to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability, while enabling features such as RLS/OLS, multilingual support, dynamic table loading, and incremental refresh.
- Designed and leading the implementation of a modular Data Analytics Platform component within the core software, including full CI/CD automation. Architected the solution and guided development of a containerized data platform module (Airflow, Superset). Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for build, test, security, and deployment (on-prem and cloud). Enabled streamlined, automated delivery with high maintainability.
- Data4allCo-founderOctober 2024 - Today (7 months)Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, ItalyI founded a data consulting firm with a focus on Generative BI and Business Intelligence & Analytics.
- SDG GROUP ITALYSenior Qualified Consultant | Microsoft Unit Team LeaderOctober 2022 - September 2024 (1 year and 11 months)Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy• Campari Group: Led end-to-end design and implementation of data pipelines, migrating a legacy SAP BW solution to Azure and Databricks, reducing processing time by 80%, and fully automating the process.• Campari Group: Managed and delivered 3 end-to-end data projects across, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales & Marketing, meeting customer requirements and deadlines.• Hapag Lloyd: Developed a new Databricks-centered data platform, for the Controlling department, reducing processing time, improving data flow efficiency, scalability and stability.• OTB (Diesel): Conducted tool assessments, optimized a large semantic model, and demonstrated a proof-of-concept with Snowflake.• Feltrinelli: Developed new data analytics platform based on Microsoft Fabric, one of the pioneer projects in Italy to use this technology.• As a Team Leader, managed a team of 8, focusing on mentorship, project planning, recruitment, and fostering learning and growth.
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Education
- Master in AI Engineering, Artificial IntelligenceProfessionAI2025Master in AI Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
- Master's degree in Economics and Management, Business administration/ Economics/ManagementUniversità di Bologna2019Master's degree in Economics and Management, Business administration/ Economics/Management