Michael Sansoni is a Director of Data with a decade of hands-on experience translating high-performance engineering and ML/AI into business impact, now sitting on Manchester United’s Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO. He cut his teeth trackside at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, rising from placement to senior performance simulation engineer and bringing race-proven simulation, data science and visualization expertise to large-scale commercial operations. A first-class aerospace graduate and Dean’s Award winner from the University of Southampton, he combines advanced aerodynamics training with practical ML-driven performance modelling. Michael publishes interactive analyses on Observable and maintains a Formula 1–focused engineering presence on GitHub, reflecting a rare blend of elite motorsport practice and accessible data storytelling.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering with Advanced Aerodynamics, 1st Class & Dean’s Award - Top Academic Performer, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering with Advanced Aerodynamics, 1st Class & Dean’s Award - Top Academic Performer at University of Southampton
A Levels, A*A*AA (A2 Level) & A (AS Level), A Levels, A*A*AA (A2 Level) & A (AS Level) at Fulford School, York
High School, A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AA, High School, A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AA at Archbishop Holgate's School, York
Contributions:2 releases, 6 PRs, 75 pushes in 2 months
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