SWITCH - Street WITCHer (Berkeley Skydeck EU 22)

Chief Customer Officer

- Customer and business development
- Follow up on client feedback during tests and proof of concept
- Data analysis and visualisation on relevant KPI
- Advisory for impact fund fundraising strategy

Customer and Business Development

Startup Advisor

I work as a Fractional Leader and Advisor for startups in the following sectors:

 - Geospatial analytics
 - Earth Observation
 - Climate science
 - Infrastructures
 - Mobility

My expertise includes:

- Business intelligence and data analysis
- Customer Discovery and Validation
- Fundraising strategy
- Corporate finance
- Strategy 
- Business Planning

Fractional Leader | Advisor

Freelancer

In May 2023 I launched my freelance consulting business as a Civil Engineer.

In the meanwhile, I am also working as a Data Scientist with a particular focus on geospatial analytics, so far covering mostly the mobility sector.

Civil and Geotechnical Engineer | Data Scientist

Airborne Ventures

Analysis on fund performances across various vintages
Pitch deck preparation for LP fundraising

Venture Scholar

A square trying to fit a round hole is how I would best describe my experience in ETS.

I any case I didn't completely waste my time:

 - I improved a lot using the Python API for Plaxis
 - I finally mastered structural design that was lagging behind
 - Drafting structural drawings was also a cool experience
 - I had the time to work on some interesting articles mixing civil engineering and Pyhton
 - ultimately I felt so bad with myself being an employee that I decided to launch my consulting business

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

STUDIO GEOTECNICO ITALIANO - SOCIETA  A RESPONSABILITA  LIMITATA

Project Manager

At Studio Geotecnico Italiano I had the chance to get involved in the design and the construction of a variety of different things:

 - Geotechnical design for onshore industry
 - Infrastructural projects (highways, bridge)
- Offshore and marine works (foundations, quays and causeways)
- Landfill and waste storage depots
-  Skyscrapers

Some interesting things I did:

- getting involved in the construction of a bridge in Denmark and acting as liaison manager
- I learned coding Python by myself and organised a short course for collegues

Geotechnical Engineer

3SR Grenoble

This is the continuation of my Master in Geomechanics.
After the courses, I landed a research work project in 3SR Laboratoire at the university. 
I worked both in the lab doing some experiments running the campaign and validating a numerical model in the office. The project aimed to validate some of the use of a particular foundation type for tidal turbines.

In one of my Medium articles, I wrote about this experience and how it contributed to shaping my interest in Python programming.

The title of my thesis was so long that I forgot it.

Stagiaire

Golder Associates

For six months I worked as an intern 1 day per week.
I was assigned to support the definition of a conceptual site model for a polluted site, a gas station spilling tank.
From this experience, I learnt how to use QGIS and in general the importance of geospatial application, I passion I will bring with me in the years coming.

Intern

CUS Torino

From the last year of high to the last year of university before moving to Grenoble I trained a group of kids ranging from 13 to 16 years old two times per week. I had fun and learned how to keep people interested and engaged.

Climbing Instructor

Being an engineer with a technical background, my mission is to make venture capital from technologist to technologist. Having in-depth knowledge to understand the technology involved in a company is one of the most significant gaps often separating founders from investors. 

My journey is about reducing this gap. 

I work as a fractional leader for startups and gaining my way in Venture Capital with Venture Institute by VC Lab. 

My expertise spans in:

 🌍  Geospatial analytics
 🌱  Climate science
 🚲  Mobility
 🌉  Civil Engineering, Infrastructures and Construction


Beyond my professional journey, the great outdoors calls to me. I'm there, whether it's mountain biking trails, catching waves while surfing, scaling peaks in climbing, or exploring snowy terrains through ski mountaineering. For this reason, I am in business to preserve our playground and I work with companies with a positive outcome on the planet.

Eugenio Doglione

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

• Designed multi-year business strategy for Global Aftersales. Translating corporate strategy, competitive challenges, market insights and technology trends into programs, projects, and clear product requirements
• Conducting market analysis and competitive research to identify strategic and innovation opportunities
• Defining use cases, scenarios and concepts for product development aligned with strategic objectives
• Identifying, prioritizing and documenting product requirements related to strategic and operative Aftersales needs
• Gathering and updating lessons learned from Aftersales activities to inform future product development
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align After Sales strategy and requirements with overall product strategy and development
• Updating systems engineering processes with relevant tools to support strategic decision-making
• Investigate specific processes related to product use (e.g., warranty claims analysis), maintenance (e.g., service time optimization), and end-of-life to identify areas for improvement.
• Leading 4 innovation projects in the fields of AI and Blockchain
• Managing Urus and Lanzador go-to-market.

Strategy & Project Manager (Global AfterSales)

Connected Car Strategy & Global After Sales Operations:

• Managed Connectivity Product's lifecycle for After Sales
• Coordinated Connectivity operations for Lamborghini global dealer network (+50 countries) to ensure fulfilment of targets and customer satisfaction (110% of annual targets reached each year)
• Scouted new technologies and partners, evaluated, prioritized and implemented ideas for business innovation
• Led +10 innovation projects and engaged relative stakeholders in a cross-functional and agile environment
• Managed a 2-member team along with its budget, establishing KPIs and business models for After Sales
• Designed Connected Car Strategy for After Sales
• Defined, launched and leading strategic and analytical initiatives to improve customer experience
• Led extensive market research and analysis, leveraging on feedbacks coming from customers and dealers
• Connectivity Status reporting to Board of Directors

Project Manager Connected Car (Global AfterSales)

Process Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Process Improvement: Improved Lamborghini’s problem-solving methodology.
• Process Design: Led design of the new "Interfunctional Problem Solving Procedure."
• Tool Development: Developed and implemented a new problem-solving tool across nine departments, recognized as a top use case in VW group.
• Stakeholder Management: Directly managed problem-solving activities during early development phases.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Created and regularly presented KPIs to the Board.
• Collaboration: Coordinated a problem-solving discussion table, achieving a 97% problem resolution rate before Series milestone.

Business Process Analyst

Process Analyst (Pre-Series)

VC Lab

Selected from 1,500 applicants to join the Venture Institute, an elite training program dedicated to shaping the next generation of ethical venture capitalists. Now among just over 200 participants from 64 countries, committed to upholding the Mensarius Oath and fostering responsible innovation and investment.

Venture Institute Fellow

Motor Valley Accelerator

• Mentoring startups specializing in innovation within future mobility, energy and automotive industries.
• Providing guidance on business planning, corporates collaboration and strategy development.
• Offering support in honing pitching skills for effective investors and corporates communication.
• Assisting founders in expanding their network within automotive and venture capital fields.

Startup Mentor

Open Road Ventures

Founder & Editor

Circles Professional Networking

Co-Founder

Border Line Store

Creation and launch of an online design platform. A hub where young and talented designers could express themselves by selling their own unique creations. 

• Setup of Business Plan. Adopted a Lean Startup approach in building a MVP and defining a go-to-market strategy
• Led a team of 10 people
• Financial Planning: define investment business case and outline key performance, measurement and reporting frameworks
• Product & Brand Marketing: proactive scouting of commercial partnership options with targeted users

Founder

Marelli

Responsible for the Value Stream Mapping of IHP10 high pressure injector manufacturing process

• Applied Lean Production principles for analysis and development of aforementioned process (-35% total lead time reduction obtained)
• Defined a strategy to improve the process flow through low-impact investments
• Developed Value Stream Plan and Value Stream Review
• Chaired a class in Value Stream Mapping for the training program "Innovation of processes and mechanical products" by ITS Cuccovillo and Magneti Marelli

Value Stream Manager

Self-Employed Tutor

Math & Physics tutor for High-School Students.

Tutor in Mathematics and Physics for High School students

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Event Promoter

Under-30 Management engineer with an MBA. My consolidated experience:

• 6+ years of experience in the luxury automotive and tech ecosystems, with a view ranging from strategy design to program, project and product management.
• Proven ability to design and manage innovations that help organizations improve and deliver real value to customers.
• Strong track record of designing and executing strategies with diverse stakeholders involved.
• Data-driven and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a passion for learning and growth.
• Experienced in tech and startup scouting.
• Proactive attitude, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams on a global level.

My latest areas of focus:

• Passionate about Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing.
• Deep understanding of the venture capital process, from deal sourcing to portfolio management.
• Strong networker and relationship builder with startups, investors, and other key stakeholders in the open innovation ecosystem.
• Proficient in the latest tools and methodologies for tackling service, product, business, or experience-driven innovation.
• AI experimenter. 

My volunteer work:

• Startup Mentor
• Research Fellow at The Research Center in Strategic Change "Franco Fontana"

My interests and passions:

• Enthusiastic about technology, finance, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
• Curious by nature, passionate about scuba diving, outdoor sports, fitness (and mind) training, personal finance, sports cars, food and intercultural travels.

✉️ davideritorto96@gmail.com

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