Luca Vitale

Innovation and Technical Project Manager with 7+ years of experience in AI-driven software systems and EU-funded R&I projects (Horizon Europe). PhD in Statistical Methods, with a strong background in optimisation and machine learning.

Proven Work

Package and Task Leader in multi-partner European consortia, operating at the intersection of research, system architecture, and project governance. Experienced in research into smart mobility, energy systems, and smart port applications. Currently expanding knowledge in Generative AI technologies.

Innovation Project Manager at Mosaic Factor (2025-04 – Present)

Technical and innovation lead in Horizon Europe projects focused on AI-enabled smart mobility and Software-Defined Vehicles

• Technical and innovation lead in Horizon Europe projects focused on AI-enabled smart mobility and Software-Defined Vehicles, contributing to technical coordination at Work Package level.
• Designed open architectures for distributed EV Digital Twin ecosystems, supporting interoperability across multiple partners and system layers.
• Contributed to Horizon Europe proposal preparation, including technical concept definition, Work Package structuring, and partner alignment during consortium building.
• Supported the alignment of research objectives, technical architecture, and project KPIs, ensuring consistency with European Commission expectations.
• Authored and reviewed technical documentation, reports, and project deliverables, contributing to Work Package reporting, architecture description, and compliance with European Commission requirements.

Technical Project Manager at Engineering Ingegneria Informatica (2023-05 – 2025-04)

Work Package and Task Leader in Horizon Europe projects in the energy domain

• Work Package and Task Leader in Horizon Europe projects in the energy domain, coordinating activities across large multi-partner European consortia (15+ partners).
• Led the definition of system architectures, interoperability frameworks, and functional and non-functional requirements, acting as a technical reference point across partners.
• Coordinated cross-organisational stakeholders (industry, research centres, SMEs), supporting deliverable production, reviews, and submission to the European Commission.
• Contributed to technical reporting, risk management, and cross-WP coordination, supporting overall project execution and compliance.

Data Analyst & Google Cloud Consultant at GO Reply (2021-11 – 2023-05)

Data analysis and cloud-based analytics solutions

• Designed and maintained data analysis pipelines and ETL workflows using Google BigQuery, supporting analytical and reporting needs for enterprise clients.
• Developed dashboards and data-driven insights to monitor business performance and operational KPIs.
• Operated in a Google Premier Partner consulting environment, contributing to cloud-based analytics solutions.

Guest Research Scientist at Medical University of Graz (2019-02 – 2020-06)

Research on statistical learning and optimisation methods

• Developed TopKSignal, an R package for convex optimisation on ranking data, supporting applied research and peer-reviewed publications.
• Conducted research on statistical learning and optimisation methods in an international academic environment.

PhD in Economics and Policy Analysis of Markets and Firms (Statistical Methods) – University of Salerno (2017 – 2021)

MSc in Computer Science (Computational Intelligence) – University of Salerno (2015 – 2017)

BSc in Computer Science – University of Salerno (2012 – 2015)