Certifications and Professional Development
I hold the title of Certified Project Management Associate – IPMA® Level D, an acknowledgment of my proficiency in managing projects efficiently and effectively. This certification underlines my ability to oversee complex projects, ensuring they meet the set objectives, timeframes, and budgets, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
Recent and relevant certificates:
- 2024 (onging): Leveraging Big Data for Business Intelligence. Cambridge Advance Online.
- 2022: Data-driven Agri-Food Business: Awarded by Wageningen University & Research, this certification underlines my expertise in applying data-driven approaches to the Agri-Food sector, emphasizing my ability to analyze and utilize data in agricultural business contexts.
- 2022: Big Data for Agri-Food: Principles and Tools: Also from Wageningen University & Research, this certification reinforces my proficiency in utilizing big data analytics within the Agri-Food sector, showcasing my understanding of the fundamental principles and tools necessary for effective data analysis in agriculture.
Teaching and Mentorship
My passion for knowledge extends beyond research; I am also involved in university-level course instruction and student supervision. This aspect of my career allows me to share my expertise with the next generation of geographers, cartographers, and data analysts, guiding them through the intricacies of spatial data and its applications. My role as an educator and mentor is integral to my professional identity, reflecting my dedication to fostering a learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation.
Research and Achievements
I am honored to have been awarded a competitive and prestigious Individual Postdoctoral Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship, a testament to my commitment and innovative approach in the field of geospatial research. This accolade not only reflects my dedication to advancing our understanding of geospatial data but also my ongoing contributions to the scientific community.
| Oct 2020 – Present | RESEARCH SCIENTIST IN DATA ANALYTICS AND ONTOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Center for Sensing Solutions, EURAC research, Bolzano, Italy Developing Visual Analytics Apple Variety Testing Program based on Ontology-Based Data Integration approach |
| Mar 2022 – Apr 2022 | VISITING RESEARCHER IN DATA ANALYTICS, Mathematics, Informatics, Statistics for Environment and Agronomy (MISTEA) Joint Research Unit, French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) Scientific mentor: Prof. Pascal Neveu |
| Oct 2020 – 2021 | INVITED SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT IN TECHNOLOGY&DATA for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, OneOffTech, Berlin, Germany |
| Oct 2020 – May 2021 | VISITING LECTURER IN GEOSTATISTICS, Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics, Technical University of Munich |
| Feb 2019 – Sep 2020 | POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN UNCERTAINTY-AWARE VISUAL ANALYTICS Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics, Technical University of Munich Scientific mentor: Prof. Liqiu Meng |
| Jul 2015 – Jan 2019 | RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN GEOSPATIAL UNCERTAINTY VISUALIZATION Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics, Technical University of Munich Scientific mentor: Prof. Liqiu Meng |
| Jul 2017 – Sep 2017 | VISITING SCHOLAR IN DESIGNING VISUAL ANALYTICS FOR LAND COVER ANALYSIS GeoVISTA Center, Department of Geography, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA Scientific mentor: Prof. Alan MacEachren |
| Nov 2015 – Dec 2015 | VISITING SCHOLAR IN PARTICIPATORY MAPPING FOR LAND COVER National Geomatics Center of China, Beijing, China Scientific mentor: Prof. Jun Chen |
| Mar 2014 – Jul 2015 | RESEARCHER IN DEVELOPMENT OF WEB SOLAR CADASTRE Institute for Earth Observation, EURAC research, Bolzano, Italy |
| Jun 2007 – Aug 2012 | SENIOR CARTOGRAPHER SME “City Guide”, St, Petersburg, Russia |
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