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Andrea C.
Senior Data Scientist
Andrea is a Data Scientist with ten years of experience in both academia and industry, blending scientific rigor with practical business solutions.
He specializes in optimization, forecasting, and building data pipelines, with hands-on experience developing AI-driven systems for logistics, retail, and HR platforms.
At PVH Europe, Andrea delivered €3M in annual savings by developing a linear programming solution and led a warehouse optimization project using genetic algorithms. He is highly skilled in Python, SQL, PySpark, Airflow, and AWS.
Known for his attention to detail and collaborative approach, Andrea excels in cross-functional teams and consistently transforms complex challenges into scalable, high-impact data products.
Main expertise
- Python 10 years

- Data Science 5 years
- Git 10 years

Other skills
- AWS Athena 2 years
- XGBoost 2 years

- PostgreSQL 2 years

Selected experience
Employment
Data Scientist
PVH Europe - 3 years 2 months
PVH Europe is a multinational apparel company behind iconic brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Andrea was an early Data Science & Analytics team member, supporting logistics and supply chain operations with AI and optimization solutions.
- Designed and implemented a linear programming model to improve stock-to-order fulfillment, yielding estimated annual savings of €3M.
- Led a major initiative on warehouse slotting optimization using a genetic algorithms-based approach.
- Built robust data pipelines with PySpark and Airflow to automate and streamline reporting for various business stakeholders.
- Trained forecasting models to predict retail store foot traffic using LSTM-based recurrent neural networks.
- Trained a Random Forest model to forecast inbound logistics volume and implemented automated retraining workflows.
- Maintained CI/CD infrastructure and Docker environments for the data science team, ensuring reliable cloud job execution on AWS.
- Acted as a lead code reviewer, overseeing coding quality and maintaining the team’s internal Python package (dscin_ppy).
Technologies:
- Technologies:
Docker
AWS
Python
SQL
AWS S3
Bash
- Data Science
NumPy
Keras
Pandas
AWS Athena
Git
VSCode
SciPy
Scikit-learn
- ELT
Apache Airflow
Matplotlib
ETL
Machine Learning
Asana
- Problem solving
SAP
- Process Optimization
- Supply Chain
PySpark
SAP S/4HANA
Seaborn
Data Scientist
Listopro - 1 year 11 months
Listopro is a rapidly growing remote staffing platform that connects LATAM tech talent with U.S. and global employers. Andrea served as their first and only Data Scientist.
- Improved the platform’s internal CRM search engine by implementing an XGBoost model, which reduced candidate identification time by 40%.
- Created and maintained internal KPI dashboards using Streamlit, with interactive visuals powered by Plotly.
- Developed a transformer-based NLP model to automatically classify job descriptions in candidate resumes.
- Mined CRM system data to uncover and resolve irregularities, enhancing system reliability.
- Contributed to backend development by extending Django functionalities and optimizing data storage to better support machine learning workflows and future scalability.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PostgreSQL
Django
Python
SQL
Bash
- Data Science
Google Cloud
NumPy
XGBoost
Pandas
Git
VSCode
Scikit-learn
- ELT
Matplotlib
- NLP
Machine Learning
SQLAlchemy
Streamlit
Plotly
- Problem solving
Hugging Face Transformers
Seaborn
- DAX
Science 2 Data Science (fellow)
Pivigo - 1 month
Completed an intensive five weeks, Data Science training program for PhDs, focused on delivering a real-world big data solution with immediate business impact.
- Delivered an NLP project in a team of five using Agile methodology, completing it from ideation to prototype.
- Engineered a full text-analysis pipeline for cleaning, topic modeling, and clustering a corpus of human-written documents.
- Applied deep learning methods, including a BERT-based model, to extract key topics and automate information retrieval.
- Built a classification system to tag and categorize incoming documents, significantly reducing onboarding time for new business partners.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
Python
NumPy
Pandas
Agile
Git
VSCode
SciPy
Scikit-learn
Matplotlib
- NLP
Machine Learning
- Problem solving
Hugging Face Transformers
Hugging Face
Decision Intelligence Engineer
White Space Energy - 3 months
White Space Energy (now White Space Solutions) was a small consultancy company supporting decision-making in the Oil & Gas industry through data-driven and AI-based solutions. Andrea was an early recruit before the company rebranding.
- Developed a backend forecasting algorithm using client-provided reservoir data.
- Delivered a custom, flexible tool that predicted natural gas production under varying scenarios, enabling more informed operational planning.
- Enhanced an existing Python algorithm by generalizing it to account for broader geological and operational conditions.
- Collaborated closely with the project manager, software engineer, DevOps specialist, and the client’s technical team to ensure seamless deployment and integration.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
Python
- Data Science
NumPy
Pandas
Git
VSCode
SciPy
Scikit-learn
Matplotlib
- Problem solving
- DAX
Education
Doctor Of PhilosophyPhysics
Stockholm University · 2014 - 2019
MSc.Physics
University of Amsterdam · 2012 - 2014
BSc.Physics
University of Trieste · 2007 - 2011
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