Giovanni Difino

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ABOUT GIOVANNI DIFINO

I have a solid background in Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence, with a track record of successfully delivering projects for global clients. My skill set covers the full data science lifecycle — from database engineering to statistical modeling and data visualization. My core area of expertise is Business Analytics, with a strong focus on Public Services, Banking, Fashion & Luxury, Automotive and Telco & Media.Over the past 20 years, I have continuously developed and refined my expertise in the following areas:• Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning, Knowledge Representation, NLP, Problem Solving, Planning• Generative AI: LLMs, RAG, Fine-Tuning, LangChain, Embeddings, Vector Stores, AI Agentics, LangGraph• Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure• Advanced Analytics: Expertise in machine learning, data mining, statistics, and experimental design using tools such as SAS, SPSS, Weka, R, Python, and PySpark• BI and Analytics Tools: Extensive hands-on experience with BusinessObjects, Pentaho, Cognos, SAS Visual Analytics, and Power BI• Data Processing: Skilled in handling both structured and unstructured data, with deep experience in data preparation, modeling, and evaluation using SQL and related technologies• Big Data Technologies: Familiar with the Hadoop ecosystem and HBase for large-scale data processing• Industry Use Cases: Applied advanced analytics in real-world scenarios across key industries• Agile Project Management: Experienced in agile methodologies for project planning, execution, and delivery• Communication & Data Storytelling: Strong business acumen and communication skills, with a keen sense for data visualization and the ability to present complex findings effectively to stakeholders