I’m a PhD level hydrologist/professional engineer with more than 10 years of experience in providing research-based consulting services on development and use of hydrological models and decision support systems for flood forecasting.I feel comfortable with developing computer programs based on findings from scientific papers and with transferring academic research products into commercial applications and services. I have experience in performing simulations with commercial, public domain or in-house developed computer codes.I also hold an MBA and I complement my knowledge on environmental models with methods, techniques and tools for business development, administration and project management.I have excellent writing, presentation and client interaction skills, including the ability to explain complex scientific materials to individuals and groups with varying levels of understanding.I have experience in writing proposals and bids and I have worked throughout Italy, Europe and China.Specialties: Hydrology, flood forecasting, hydraulics end environmental modellingModelling experience: TOPKAPI, HEC-RAS, DELFT-3D, EFDC, PEST, MISP, RAINMUSIC, EFFORTSProgramming knowledge: FORTRAN, MATLAB, VBA