About
Born in Italy, drop out from IUAV Architecture faculty in Venice, studied Marketing and Communication techniques and worked as Communication and Marketing Manager for some of the most innovative IT and Electronics manufacturers in Italy at the end of the 80s. As a designer, achieved several international design awards: six IF Design in Hannover, two SMAU Design in Milano, selected to represent the Italian Design at two BIO Design exhibitions in Liubljiana, World's Best Interior Design in 2010 for the Switch Bowling in Dubai, ISPO Innovation and Design award in Munich 2016.
Started working in 3D CAD in 1986 on Computervision and Intergraph Unix workstations, proficient in advanced surfacing techniques and design for manufacturing, more than 30 years of professional experience on product design and manufacturing, especially in the field of plastic injection molding, advanced composites and lightweight alloy die casting, mmc and thixotropic molding.
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Experience
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Sr. Design Advisor
Archon Dronics ·
Jul 2016 –
Present
8 yrs 5 mos
San Francisco, CA, USA
In charge of advanced design solutions for autonomous professional drones, self supported docking stations for unassisted continuous operations in remote areas, multiple drone fleet management.
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Product Design Director
Sunshine Auto Shenzhen ·
Sep 2016 –
May 2017
8 mos
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
In charge of the development of new advanced micro-drones and Digital Cameras.
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Design Principal
Slick technology Inc. ·
Sep 2015 –
Apr 2016
7 mos
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
In charge of the design of an innovative waterproof line of wearable camera stabilizers for the action sports cameras, specifically for the GoPro series of cameras (including the waterproof case).
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Yacht Designer
CANTIERE ALTO ADRIATICO 1977 S.P.A. ·
Jul 2007 –
Jul 2009
2 yrs
Monfalcone, GO, Italy
In charge of concept design, interior design, refitting, composites and advanced materials R&D (natural fiber based composites). Cantiere Alto Adriatico is one of the most renown boat yards in Italy, mostly dedicated to new build and restoration of wooden vessels, holding a proprietary patented technology for wood composite lamination.
Licenses & Certifications
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CATIA V5 Associate - Surface Design
MSC Institute of Technology
Apr 2004 –
Present
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Ergonomic Design of IT Workplace
Italian Association of Ergonomics
Jul 1989 –
Present