Summary
Michele Usuelli is a VP of Technology based in Milan who builds engineering teams and partner ecosystems that turn AI and data into measurable business outcomes across Italy and Europe. With 11+ years at Microsoft as a pioneer customer-facing data scientist and leader, he scaled AI delivery for global enterprises, authored two books on data science, and created repeatable frameworks and playbooks for AI projects across large organizations. He combines deep technical chops in Azure, Python, Databricks and generative AI with product-led strategy and go-to-market experience, driving multimillion-euro productivity gains in energy and manufacturing. At Avatar Investments he focuses on architecting scalable, customer-centric platforms and positioning strategic technology partners to re-engineer supply chains and capital allocation. Known for mentoring data scientists into leadership and for being “first” to new frontiers, he also brings a rare mix of hands-on prototyping and enterprise delivery discipline. His work reflects a conviction that AI-integrated companies will outcompete others—and he builds the teams and systems to make that happen.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc) Mathematical Engineering - Applied Statistics, Master of Science (MSc) Mathematical Engineering - Applied Statistics at Politecnico di Milano
Piano Nazionale Informatico - additional mathematics and computer science, Piano Nazionale Informatico - additional mathematics and computer science at Liceo Scientifico G.B. Grassi
English, Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese