About

Mauro Bennici is a highly experienced CTO, data scientist, and SCRUM master with a passion for using new technologies based on machine learning and artificial intelligence to help businesses move forward. As the Co-Founder and CTO of YouAreMyGuide GhostWriterAI, Mauro leads a highly focused team that ensures the best ROI for businesses. His work has been recognized by companies like Intel, Microsoft, Facebook, DataStax, and Nvidia, who promote his services in their programs reserved for the best innovators. Mauro's service for the travel market, YAMGU, has won several international awards, including the Microsoft Road to Web Summit 2016, Italy challenge, for the best implementation of Azure cloud services. His latest service for the media market, GhostWriterAI, is one of the top 50 AI innovators in Europe and the only Italian at the CODE_n 2018. Mauro is also a member of the SME Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence, which was launched by the European DIGITAL SME Alliance and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) to monitor the development, uptake, and impact of AI in Europe. He is also a mentor at Techstars Smart Mobility Program. Mauro has a strong educational background in computer science, business administration, and management. He holds an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of the People, a Graduation certificate in Business Administration and Management from Startup School Online, and a First Certificate in English from the British Institute. He also holds a diploma maturità scientifica from Liceo Scientifico Statale A. Einstein. Mauro has 14.29 years of relevant experience in AI, research science, data science, and senior software engineering. He is a highly motivated and results-driven individual who is always looking for new ways to help businesses achieve their goals.