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Passionate data scientist with a background in applied statistics and quant finance, specializing in machine learning and GenAI integration to improve model performance and explainability.
In recent roles, I lead GenAI-driven automation and build NLP/ML and LLM-based pipelines (including RAG for explainability), leveraging Azure services and internal data platforms to deliver scalable document intelligence and risk analytics.
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Work Experience
Data Scientist / AI Engineer at UBS
August 1, 2025 - PresentLeading the automation of mandates and controls within the Business Risk Management team using GenAI, developing AI agents and workflows. Developing and maintaining NLP/ML models for detecting Sensitive Industries Affected Parties; successfully transitioned from keyword-based to LLM-based architectures using embeddings and RAG to improve performance and provide explainability. Built internal Python packages for document schema matching with LLMs and created data pipelines from internal IBM DB2. Engineered scalable document verification and information extraction solutions using Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Search, and Azure OpenAI, deployed with MLflow.
Quantitative Risk Specialist at UBS
December 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025Developed and deployed Pillar II credit risk models on cloud infrastructure (Azure). Collaborated with Reporting and Validation stakeholders to deliver insights through rigorous analysis of results and model outputs.
Teaching assistant (Master-level Financial Derivatives) at University of Neuchâtel
March 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022Conducted exercise sessions for Master-level Financial Derivatives; prepared teaching materials and evaluated exams.
Education
MSc in Statistical Methods and Applications (Quantitative Economics) at Sapienza University of Rome
December 1, 2019 - January 31, 2022First level Master in Big Data and Management at LUISS Business School
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019BSc in Economics and Finance at University of Bologna
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018Qualifications
Deep Learning Specialisation (deeplearning.ai)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Natural Language Processing Specialisation (deeplearning.ai)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Generative AI Engineering with LLMs (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services
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