Antonio Ruzzelli completed a software engineering PhD in 2008 and then founded Wattics energy analytics after a brief academic career at University College Dublin. He served as CEO for 11 years, scaled Wattics internationally and completed a successful exit of the company in 2022. After serving for a year in the executive leadership team of the owner EnergyCAP, he is starting a new startup journey and is actively investing and helping other innovative startups. He brings 15 years of technology and leadership experience with a track record of developing international teams and driving SaaS companies from conception to seven-digit recurring revenues. Ruzzelli brings a wealth of knowledge in developing company visions, attract investment, delivered strategic business directions, and leading the development of innovative software products to achieve growth and successful exit strategies. Antonio Ruzzelli was born in Sardinia, Italy, and currently lives with his family in Dublin, Ireland. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Ferrara in Italy, a master's degree from UTwente in the Netherlands, and a Ph.D. in computer science from University College Dublin. During his career, he has written over 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles and won two international awards for innovation in software intelligence for energy meters and IoT devices. He loves playing football, spearfishing, and hiking.ABOUT WATTICSWattics originated at University College Dublin, founded by a dedicated group of developers who were enthusiastic about applying data analytics to energy management and sustainability. The inception of Wattics was driven by a strong conviction that energy managers, sustainability officers, and energy consultants play a pivotal role in aiding business consumers to minimize unnecessary power consumption and address the global carbon footprint.In 2017, the company transitioned to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, marking the beginning of a remarkable growth trajectory that expanded its subscriber base to over 50 countries. Wattics has revolutionised the way international businesses approach energy consumption by introducing cloud-based energy analytics. This innovative approach has not only shaped a transformative experience but has also provided valuable assistance to thousands of companies in optimising their energy management practices.