I have studied the derivatives market and the financial markets in general, with a focus on identifying and capitalizing on market inefficiencies. Additionally I have spent quite few time also studying penny stocks aiming to develop an information-driven patterns trading strategy. It led me to the understanding of risk management and of the behavioral aspects of trading, but I was unsuccessful in my goal.

With the help of my analytical skills, I have spent quite a few time analyzing the dynamics of financial markets and the global flow of money between countries.I have also delved in monetary policies, inflation, growth and development investments, and national debts across the major global economies. From a strategic point of view, considering the current unstable geopolitical scenario, my focus deepened further into understanding how China is trying to start and trying to compete for a shift of strategic power to the East. Including a series of shaded and often unfair moves to challenge the US's global leadership. US's Financial response should be directed and overseen by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The conclusion of my strategic analysis is available upon request.

ArteCibo was developing an Innovative digital platform that would have enabled Italian food producers to sell their products both wholesale and retail in the Chinese market. Our mission was to promote the excellence of Italian food products and facilitate access to these products for consumers and retailers in China.Despite the project failed due to COVID19 restrictions and consequences, the experience increased my understanding of cross-cultural market dynamics and the importance of strategic planning when dealing with a multitude of players.

I contributed as a writer with high-quality articles tailored to celebrate Italian culture, lifestyle, and excellence. My work involved creating content on products and topics across various areas, such as travel, food and drink, fashion, and wellness – to showcase the essence of Italian living – The role required precision in language and an understanding of diverse audiences, aiming to enhance the web-magazine's appeal and online presence.

I tried to launch an Innovative Ecommerce Startup that was later incubated in Speedmiup Bocconi.Bocconi University is the best Italian University and a top leading University in the world. Over hundreds of requests each year, only 12 startups are admitted to the Speedmiup incubator every 6 months: in our round we ranked 4 out of 12.Unfortunately later on the business model wasn't validated by the market and the project didn't take off.✔ DIFFICULTIES: Writing a Business Plan from scratches, Identifying Sales Channels, Finding Investors.✔ PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: A) Even though the StartUp attempt was not successful, the all around activities related to such kind of project made me develop both from a personal and professional point of view. It strengthened my organizational skills and I learned how to cope with a multitude of very different activities to be managed simultaneously, ranging from the finance/accounting field to all the other fields I was exposed to.B) Moreover I became experienced in performing SWOT analysis, conducted already in my previous start-up project, skilled that I later used for my following ventures. I aimed at assessing internal strengths and weaknesses, identifying external opportunities and threats, to identify insights to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

It marked my first try at founding a Startup. We created a product strategy that introduced an interesting way of marketing the wine itself, also incorporating elements of gamification. Although the project faltered because the expected traction was not reached, it was a professionally rewarding experience: It needed drafting a business plan from scratch, which I never did before, with a full analysis of all related business areas to be addressed.

South Korean company expanding its business in China, by partnering with Italian Suppliers.I performed Market Research of Legislation, Products, Potential Supply Partners in the field of:• Italian Healthcare Industry (Woman and Baby Care)• Italian Cosmetic Industry• Italian Food Industry✔ DIFFICULTIES: Approaching a business field different than my traditional role as accountant and auditor.✔ PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Learned how to deal with third-part suppliers in the Italian environment.

ParTime Waiter/Barman in the most exclusive Restaurant in Dublin, while planning the future and trying to set up a property management company.

• Initially hired for a 4 months project (see Project Description below), the contract was later extended• General Ledger activities for several subsidiaries: Banks, Creditors, Debtors, Inter-Coy, Fixed Assets• Production of monthly Management Accounts reports for 2/3 operating entities• Participation in the monthly reporting under WU policies, in line with US Gaap and HFM process• Preparation of Consolidated Working Capital at A.Costa acquisition date by WU• Writing SOP procedures related to the tasks assigned (Post Acquisition)• Implementing improvements in order to speed up the completion of the tasks assigned✔ PROJECT - Jan/Apr 2011Coordinating a 4 month project for the reconciliation of more than 1500 Sub-Agents (AR); as in charge of the project I also trained and supervised 2 assistants for 3 months. Due to my excel expertise I enhanced the model provided to maximize the excel potential; the team reconciled the debtors SA balances between SAP and the company operational system (WU pre-acquisition condition). Later rolled the model out to other Group companies.✔ PROJECT DIFFICULTIES: Working at speed.✔ PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Gained trust to lead a small team in English, at my first working experience in an English environment; Project completed two months earlier than the deadline esteemed.

Sabbatical 6 months.Travelling in 5 countries in Asia prior moving to Dublin: China, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia.This experience gave me a new perspective on how so different cultures coexist in the world, all with their pros and cons. One thing is knowing them by reading books and seeing them in documentaries, another thing is touching them first hand. Takeaway from that Sabbatical time is having learned life lessons from having been immersed in completely different cultures than the Western ones."...all arrivals are departures, just keep your own ticket..."

• Starting with basic audit fieldwork; later in charge of several projects, planning audits, supervising junior auditors, providing mentoring and coaching• Gained a comprehensive understanding of financial statements and accounting/auditing procedures• Performing audit of listed and non-listed firms applying both Italian and IFRS Accounting Standards• Assisting management in the compilation of the annual audit plan (Risk Assessment and Materiality)• Assessing and Testing companies’ internal control framework, identifying areas of improvement (Banks, Cash, Sales, Purchases, Payroll, Intercompany and Inventory Systems), gaining a comprehensive understanding of companies' finance department processes• Auditing Activities: Substantive Testing, External Confirmations, Test of Details, Physical Inventory Observation, Litigation Claims, Minutes of meetings of Directors and Shareholders, Contracts, Long Term Investments, Consolidation, Subsequent Events, Disclosure• Preparing files for engagement finalization, presenting reports to management, summarizing results• Managing a wide range of clients across a variety of industries:Italian S&P/MIB Multinational General Contractor - T/O 2.400 ml - Employee 18.000Italian Eyewear Distributor - T/O 130 ml - Employee 600Italian Subsidiary of US Co. - T/O 120 ml - Employee 400✔ PROJECT 2007 - 2010Joined as junior assistant an audit team for the audit project of a S&P/MIB multinational general contractor; later I become in charge for the "Consorzio" audit project.Due to the nature of the "Consorzio" business, I had the chance to face a wide range of accounting topics, including the “percentage of completion method” and the related Budget Analysis, for a 6 billion contract over 8 years.✔ PROJECT DIFFICULTIES: Critical Reasoning.✔ PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Working "hands on" over such complex kind of budget enabled me to master the Financials Construction of any other complex entity.

• Budget formulation, actual reporting and forecasting for 30 plus cost centers• Monthly Actual VS Forecast/Budget analysis and related commentary on variances• Delivering revenue/expense reports and margin analysis on monthly/weekly basis• Coordinating the flow of reporting information with the VF Europe SSC in Belgium• Working in charge on Italian Budget 2007 • Performing SOX controls over financial reporting• Executing and running the depreciation on monthly basis✔ PROJECT - Jun/Jul 2006After completing specialized training at the VF SSC in Brussels on the new 2007 European budget guidelines, I successfully led the preparation of the VF Italian budget 2007. Tasks:- Collecting all data from Italian Cost Centers (30 plus)- Validating Data Collected: validation based on Actual, Esteem, Contracts, ...- Preparing 2007 Revenue prospects (By Line, Discounts, Rebate, ...)- Preparing 2007 Direct and Indirect Costs prospects (i.e. Wages, Overhead, ...)✔ PROJECT DIFFICULTIES: Critical Reasoning; Mediating between Italian Cost Centers Managers' persepctives and VF Europe Managers' requests.✔ PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Gained trust to be in charge of the Budget preparation after only 3 months of my hiring. Despite my finance manager being on maternity leave, she entrusted me with minimal supervision from home, and I demonstrated the ability to work independently. Plus, this was my very first working experience in my field of study.

While studying I performed various Part Time jobs to get extra-money.I acquired the soft skills set indispensable in any job field.Mostly I learned the value of the money: the intrinsic/hidden value of the money.• White Washer and House Painter• One-to-One Math Tutor for Elementary Schools Students• One-to-One MS Office Teacher basic level • Waiter (London)• Telemarketing (Ipsos Explorer)• Data Entry (Finint/Western Union)BUSINESS VENTURES AS A KID AND AS A TEENAGER:✔ "Stand" Selling Old Comics (at 10 years old)I set up a stand on my street to sell old comic books that others had thrown away. People who really wanted a to buy paid whatever reasonable price I asked, but people who weren't interested didn't buy it even when I made it cheaper.This taught me that lowering the price to sell more isn't always a good idea. ✔ Selling "Homework Drawings" (at High School)I was good at selling homework with geometric drawings. I started in my classroom and then sold to other classrooms. The business went well until the teacher found out and gave low score to all drawings I sold.This taught me to sell to people what people need.✔ CD Burner Business (at High School)I partnered with my younger brother to buy a CD burner as soon as they became available. I offered free CD burning for everyone at school if they brought me a CD (music or PC) that I didn’t already have, so I could expand my collection. Buzz-marketing worked really well.It was the first time I kept track of money for business purpose, even though I didn’t know it was called an accounting journal, because I hadn’t learned about accounting in school yet. I needed the journal to split the profit with my brother at the end of the month.The business ended when more people at school started buying their own CD burners. This taught me to take opportunities quickly when they came along.