Davide Rota
@daviderota
Business AI specialist in training combining 15+ years in operations, administration, and lab accuracy.
What I'm looking for
I am a Swiss professional with over 15 years of experience in operations, administration, and analytical roles, now specialising in strategically applying Artificial Intelligence to business operations.
I hold a Federal Diploma as a Certified Precious Metal Assayer and have six years of laboratory experience, alongside a foundation in business and economics from SCC Bellinzona.
From managing and expanding independent businesses in India to directing daily operations, I led teams, implemented digital processes (Zoho Books, Google Drive, Wix), and drove product launches that achieved 5x growth without external investment.
I am enrolled in the School for Business AI Specialist (Swiss Federal Diploma, 2025–2026), building skills in process optimisation, LLM evaluation, business automation, and practical AI evaluation and prompt testing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance AI Evaluator
Freelance
May 2025 - Present (6 months)
Participate in multilingual AI evaluation and prompt-testing projects, reviewing AI outputs in Italian and English for tone, clarity, localisation, and adherence to rubrics to improve model quality.
Executive Director
Hemplanet
Nov 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Led full operations and supervision of three employees, implemented digital processes (Zoho Books, Google Drive, Wix), managed client relations and logistics, and contributed to 5x revenue growth without external investment.
Operations Manager
Gastronomica
Sep 2020 - May 2025 (4 years 8 months)
Managed daily operations of a pasta production facility with retail and B2B distribution, overseeing procurement, invoicing, accounting, and a team of up to seven, while optimising financial and operational flows.
Café Manager
Bread & Chocolate
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Coordinated operations in a high-volume café with over 25 employees, managed staff shifts, cash handling, quality control and hygiene compliance, and received recognition as top-performing manager.
Operations Manager
Solitude Farm
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Promoted from volunteer to operations manager; managed daily operations, volunteer coordination, seasonal menu planning, and co-organised workshops and community events.
Certified Precious Metal Assayer
Ecometal SA
Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 (6 years)
Performed high-precision chemical analyses to Swiss federal standards, managed compliance documentation and internal reporting as a certified precious metal assayer.
Bank Employee
BPS Suisse
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years)
Supported payment flows and internal Credit Back Office processes, handling sensitive data and developing attention to detail in structured financial systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
School for Business AI Specialist (Swiss Federal Diploma)
Swiss Federal Diploma (Business AI Specialist), Business AI / Digitalisation
2025 -
Enrolled in the Federal specialisation programme focusing on digitalisation strategies, business applications of AI, automation, and ethical management of intelligent systems.
Federal Office for the Control of Precious Metals (BCMP)
Federal Diploma (Certified Precious Metal Assayer), Precious Metals Analysis
Awarded the Federal Diploma as a Certified Precious Metal Assayer with laboratory experience and compliance responsibilities.
SCC Bellinzona
Commercial High School Diploma, Business and Economics
Completed Commercial High School Diploma with a foundation in business and economics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
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