Massimo has more than 16 years of experience in management of research and technology based innovation. He acquired consolidated know-how in managing research and innovation and in its implementation at company level, with a special emphasis on the smart energy/smart grids enabling technologies.

He managed large international teams by conducting large European R&D and Innovation projects. Main ICT competencies include Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Sensing and real Time processing, Real Time Control for Smart Energy SystemsMulti-criteria decision making, Multimedia, Human Computer Interaction, and Knowledge Based Systems.

Major Specialties are Sustainability and Business Plan for R&D Smart Energy/Smart Grid Initiatives, Experienced in Innovation & Technology Transfer, Project Manager and Opportunities Scouting. Also Interested in “Supported” Finance, Strategy Analysis & Exploitation and Business Plans with special emphasis on Smart Energy Systems (Smart Grids, Multi-carrier Energy Storage) R&D Long and Medium Term Vision Analysis, Scouting and creating European credible consortium and strong relationships with European Commission.