Research to revenue, repeatedly.
1992 – 2006
Italtel, CSELT, Telit, Microcell, Infineon
OFDM digital TV research, GSM/GPRS layer-1 leadership, ODM full handset design and production, and global program management for an integrated single-chip cellular platform.
2006 – present
Full Professor, University of Padova
Joined University of Padova as Associate Professor and then promoted to Full Professor. Teaching and research in telecommunications in the School of Engineering; since 2025 also teaching Standards and Regulations for ICT Systems in the School of Law
2009 – 2017
Co-founder & CEO, Patavina Technologies
Refocused the company on LoRa technology, building a position of excellence that led to its acquisition by A2A SmartCity (A2A Group, Milan stock exchange) in 2017.
2017 – present
Co-founder, Wireless and More
Technical-strategic direction, project management and business development.
2024 – present
Co-founder, SubSeaPulse a spinoff of the University of Padova
Underwater communications. Strategic direction and business development.
2020
Distinguished Service Award, LoRa Alliance
Recognized for contributions to the LoRa Alliance and the LoRaWAN ecosystem.
2025
Certicate of appreciation, international Sparklink Alliance
Recognized for oustanding contributions