2015 SPEAKERS PROFILES

…She is Ph. D. in Cognitive Sciences and has been post-doc researcher in human-computer interaction at JRC – European Commission, leading the project Geographic Information and Visual Perception (2009-2012). Trained in music at Milano Scuola Civica “Claudio Abbado” and experienced cello performer, at SR Labs, since 2012, she leads and coordinates projects developing solutions where eye tracking technology supports art, culture, education, events and exhibitions.   

…Since then he’s managed several Agencies which all had a strong focus on innovation in the field of Digital Communication. In 2012 he founded Stylum, a Digital Communication Agency which makes large use of technology (IOT included) and Rokivo, a UX Design Agency based in San Francisco

…project manager of the museum’s digital innovation and oversees communications and marketing for the film festivals organized by the Museum (Torino Film Festival and Environmental Film Festival). Journalist, with an arts degree in literature and art history; member of the Italian Federation of Public Relations.

…Experience:

President at Ermes Technologies

2005 – Present (10 years)

ERMES TECHNOLOGIES (European Research & Manufacturing of Engineering Solutions) is an European

Engineering Company deeply involved in High Technologies systems. His skills are in Embedded

Computing/Digital Signals Processing, Digital/Analog Electronics Remote Piloted Vehicles systems

(Terrestrial, naval and Air Drones assisted systems) Project Management for Multimedia Live Entertainment

(Themed Entertainment division).

Founder & President at Eurolink Systems Group

November 1993 – Present (21 years 6 months)

Eurolink Systems Group is a private Italian Group focused on Embedded Processing Solutions for Real

time, high reliability applications, Unmanned & Robotics Platforms . The hw & sw portfolio supported is

the widest available and state of the art in the industry from “Ether to Ethernet”. Ermes Technologies is the

engineering Company of the Group

OEM & Distribution Sales Manager at Analog Devices

January 1983 – June 2007 (24 years 6 months)

I joined the ADI Team to start up the Italian operations and after 10 years as Center South Italy OEM &

disti Manager I founded Eurolink Systems still involved as ADI rep for the mil/aero mkt until June 2007.

Between 1998 and 2007 I have been Italian MIL/AERO OEM Manager . In this position I actively worked

on the major defense and aerospace multinational programs like Eurofighter, EH101, NH90, IRIS-T, VIMSCassini,

Artemis, Sicral, Rosetta, etc

CEO at Eurolink snc

1994 – September 1997 (3 years)

Mil Aerospace ADI Rep for Italy

Tech Eng at Elettronica SpA

February 1976 – December 1983 (7 years 11 months)

Analog RF/IF designer, IR systems designer

Tech Eng at Selenia , now Selex Electronic Systems

January 1975 – February 1975 (2 months)

Radio receivers designers

…More than 25 years of experience (since 1988) in robotics with expertise in research, development and innovation. Created one of Europe’s largest robotics innovator companies with more than 80 experts. Experienced leader of robotic companies in Denmark and USA. Has given more than 200 talks about robotics and holds international positions at IFR and formerly EURON/EUROP. Co-organiser of RoboBusiness Europe. Assisting the European Commission in reviewing and evaluating European proposals and projects.

…He is responsible for consulting services for the Municipality of Torino, concerning the Smart City initiative. In 2013, Stefano was project manager for the SMILE (Smart Mobility, Inclusion, Life&Health, Energy) project, that aimed at giving the City the first masterplan in the Smart City initiative. Stefano is also responsible for consulting the Torino Chamber of Commerce, along with other local institutions, coordinating innovation projects that require or involve technology and management skills. Prior to this, Stefano was analyst for the Italian VC Hub, an Italian Venture Capitalists’ association, analyst and researcher at ISMB, a private research center focusing on ICT, contract professor at Level II Master in e-Business and ICT for Management, Politecnico di Torino, teaching Business Planning for hi-tech ventures and member of the Evaluation Committee of Innovative Enterprises Incubator of Politecnico di Torino.
He holds a MS in Management Engineering, and has a 10 years experience in project management, strategic marketing, business planning and Information Systems.