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.
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.
Where Technology Meets Business Strategy
Castellanza, Italy
2025
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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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