Bridging Advanced Tech & Business Growth.

CEO & Entrepreneur | University Professor | Strategic Innovation Leader

Strategic and visionary leader with deep expertise in digital platforms, IoT, and cloud technologies. University professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence for business applications, bridging the gap between advanced technology and business innovation.

30+
Publications
2
Companies Founded
10+
Years Experience

About

Alessandro Nacci

I'm a strategic leader who combines deep technical expertise with proven business acumen, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and business strategy.

Born in 1987, Alessandro has a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering with studies at POLIMI in Milano, EPFL in Lausanne, and UCSD in San Diego. During his studies, Alessandro conducted research on IoT, cloud technologies, and smart buildings. Alessandro complemented his education on business topics with courses at ELIS Business School and MIP Politecnico di Milano.

He co-founded both Bottega52 and Sofia Locks, leading the Strategic Business Development for both companies and acting as CEO at Sofia Locks, a company providing IoT Access Control Solutions in Europe.

In October 2021, Sofia Locks was acquired by ISEO Ultimate Access Technologies, with ISEO taking a majority stake, becoming Sofia part of ISEO. Within the ISEO group, Alessandro is leading business growth on an international basis, while also contributing to the ISEO digital innovation process with his Strategic Innovation Advocate role.

Today, Alessandro is also a contract professor at LIUC University on digital platforms and artificial intelligence topics. With extensive experience in entrepreneurship, he has built and led companies that leverage cutting-edge technology to solve real business challenges.

30+
International Publications and Patents
2
Companies Founded
1
M&A Operation
10+
Years Leading

Work Experience

2015 - Today

CEO & Co-Founder

Sofia part of ISEO

  • Lead strategic decisions on marketing, sales and product development
  • Co-lead business development and growth activities across Europe
  • Drive digitalization of intra-group processes
2024 - Today

Strategic Innovation Advocate

ISEO Ultimate Access Technologies

  • Report to the group CEO, ensuring alignment with technological evolution and innovation
  • Monitor emerging trends and assess their impact on business growth
  • Collaborate with R&D and strategic marketing on long-term trends
2021 - Today

Contract Professor

LIUC Business University

  • Teach digital platforms and AI in master's programs for management and industrial engineering
  • Focus on the intersection of technology and business applications
2014 - 2021

CSO & Co-Founder

Bottega52

  • Drive business growth targeting multinational enterprise clients and innovative digital projects
  • Leading the company value proposition and shaping the contractual sales framework
2012 - 2020

Teaching Assistant

Politecnico di Milano

  • Teaching computer programming for Biomedical, Mechanical, and Energy Engineering students
  • Teaching Computer Architectures and Operating Systems courses for Computer Engineering students

Expertise

Where Technology Meets Business Strategy

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Technical Excellence

  • Digital Platforms & IoT
  • Cloud Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Engineering
  • Hardware Design (FPGA)
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Business Leadership

  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Business Development
  • International Markets (UK, Spain, Germany, France, Benelux, Italy)
  • Fundraising & M&A
  • Growth Strategy

Education

PhD, MS, BA

Computer Engineering

Politecnico di Milano

Milano, Italy

Research IoT Smart Buildings
Visiting PhD

Research Exchange

UCSD

San Diego, USA

Visiting Master

Research Exchange

EPFL

Lausanne, Switzerland

Business

Business Management Essential for PhDs

MIP Politecnico di Milano

Milano, Italy

Business

Corporate Venturing, Business Modelling

ELIS Corporate School

Milano, Italy

Business

Deal Making: Negotiation in Complex Commercial Transactions

LIUC Business School

Castellanza, Italy

2025

Business

Advanced Solution Selling and Consultative Selling

Cegos

Training Programme for Senior Key Account Leaders

Teaching

Contract Professor

Digital Platforms & AI for Business

LIUC Business University

2021 - Today

Teaching Assistant

Computer Programming & Architectures

Politecnico di Milano

2012 - 2020

Publications & Patents

30+
International Publications and Patents

Research focuses on high-level synthesis, FPGA implementation, iterative stencil loops, and hardware design optimization. Also includes work on smart buildings, IoT, and context-aware computing.

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Contact

Let's connect and explore opportunities

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Location

Milano, MI, Italy

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