Michele Castagnozzi
Director of Development @Dow Jones
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Development @Dow Jones
Paris, FR
As Director of Development, I continued to oversee and manage three core teams (13 employees): System Administration, Software Development, and Data Science with unchanged responsibilities and objectives.In addition to my core responsibilities, I led the TISAX Certification Project, a critical milestone for the organization’s commitment to information security and industry standards.Key Responsibilities- Leadership & Strategy: Led the development of data science and software frameworks, ensuring scalable, high-performance systems aligned with business needs- Cross-Team Collaboration: Acted as the liaison between business and technical departments, translating business requirements into actionable technology solutions.Infrastructure & Performance: Managed server architecture, optimizing for performance, scalability, and security, ensuring consistent service delivery- Team Management: Directed the day-to-day operations of System Administration, Software Development, and Data Science teams, driving key projects and ensuring timely delivery.TISAX Certification Project (Start to Completion)- Led the TISAX Certification Project, overseeing the process to meet stringent VDA ISA requirements- Authored essential documentation (policies, procedures, guidelines) for IT, Development, Compliance, and HR to ensure full regulatory compliance- Directed cross-departmental improvements, driving changes to align with VDA ISA regulations- Formed and led a cybersecurity team, delegating VDA ISA responsibilities 9 months before the audit- Focused on Incident Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, and the Assessment Process, ensuring alignment with TISAX standards- Managed two external audits, addressing and resolving non-conformities promptly- Successfully led the internal and final TISAX audits, achieving certification with no non-conformities.
EDUCATION
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Electronic Engineering / Microelectronics
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHELE CASTAGNOZZI
Experienced Chief Technology Officer with a profound and versatile technical skill set spanning programming, system architecture, data science, security, and application development. A recognized expert in architecting and managing comprehensive frameworks, with extensive experience in implementing security solutions for Banking Data, TISAX, ISO 27001, and SOC2 certifications, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards. My expertise encompasses a wide range of domains, from low-level programming for microcontrollers to cutting-edge machine learning solutions, as well as the design and implementation of scalable IT infrastructures, secure frameworks, and innovative software applications. Proficient in developing for diverse platforms - web, mobile, desktop, and embedded systems - while leveraging advanced methodologies in project management and Agile practices. My ability to adapt and excel across an extensive array of technologies underscores my commitment to delivering innovative, robust, and future-ready solutions. Graduated from Università degli Studi di Napoli \'Federico II\', bringing a wealth of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for driving technological excellence.
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