Internship, Laboratory of Data Engineering (LADE)

Area Science Park, Trieste (IT), November 2024 – June 2025

• Developed an automated Python-based tool for validation and analysis of Oxford Nanopore sequencing data, improving quality assessment and extraction of metadata from various output file formats.
• Applying topological data analysis techniques to FAIR-compliant datasets
• Developing methodologies for improved data acquisition and sharing in scientific research

Internship, Infordata Sistemi Srl

Trieste (IT), June 2024 – Present

• Led SQL and Python-driven data harmonization for EU sustainability projects, including:
  • INSPIRE project - Learn more
  • Remedies project (ocean ecosystem monitoring) - Learn more
• Built XGBoost wildfire prediction model using historical data and Fire Weather Index (FWI) for Karst Firewall project, addressing terrain risks with results pending deployment - Learn more
• Accelerated metadata generation and documentation using LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Sonnet 3.7), reducing manual effort in cross-functional task coordination and data curation.

Master Thesis, Zimmer Lab

Vienna (AT), March 2023– March 2024

• Tested a novel optogenetic and tracking microscope, calibrating its LED light intensity performance.
• Performed in-depth video analysis to identify behavioral responses of C. elegans after optogenetic stimulations.
• Revisited and improved a behavioral analysis pipeline for the optogenetic microscope.
• Trained and refined neural networks for tracking body parts with DeepLabCut.

Student Internship, BIA Separations (Sartorius)

Ajdovščina (SI), August 2022– December 2022

• Participated in laboratory research activities: buffer preparation, lab equipment validation.
• Performed analytical assays: SDS-PAGE, Bradford, PicoGreen.
• Executed chromatography runs using AKTA systems for protein purification.
• Contributed to AAV and Adenovirus projects, developing downstream methods for gene therapy applications.

Bachelor Thesis, Tongiorgi Lab

Trieste (IT), May 2019– October 2019

• Investigated the role of BDNF in neuronal development, utilizing PCR, cryostat sectioning, gel electrophoresis, and in-situ hybridization.

Host, Osmica Zidarich

Trieste (IT), Active years, e.g., 2018 – 2024, a few weeks each year

• Greeted and interacted with customers, explaining wine varieties and the production process.
• Took orders, processed payments, and served wine to customers.
• Handled customer inquiries and resolved any issues.

Master in Data Management and Curation (MDMC)

SISSA & Area Science Park, Trieste (IT), September 2024– June 2025

10-month professional master's program (60 ECTS) focused on FAIR-by-design methodologies for research data management. Coursework includes Open Science, Research Data Management, Scientific Programming with Python, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management Tools, and AI for Scientific Applications.

University of Trieste, Department of Life Sciences – Master of Neuroscience

Trieste (IT), September 2021 – March 2024

Course Focus: Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, Neuroanatomy and Neuropharmacology, Molecular Neurophysiology, Cognitive Neuroscience.

University of Trieste, Department of Life Sciences – Bachelor of Biology

Trieste (IT), September 2017 – March 2021

Course Focus: General Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy.