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Serena Versino

@serenaversino

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PhD-trained AI researcher and data analyst focused on human-centered, explainable AI.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining applied AI research and human-centered design with opportunities to collaborate across academia and industry, mentor others, and impact inclusive, explainable AI systems.

I am a PhD-trained researcher in Artificial Intelligence for Society with experience in applied research, data analysis, and human-centered design. My work bridges technological innovation and societal impact, with contributions to EUGAIN and mentorship in Women STEM UP.

I have industry experience as a data and business analyst and research experience in Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered AI, Explainable AI, and UX design, including a PhD research visit to Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. I developed prototype tools (PyFlowML suite) and published multiple papers and posters in HCI and AI venues.

I am committed to building safe, transparent, and inclusive AI systems through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PhD Researcher

University of Pisa

Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Conducted PhD research in Artificial Intelligence for Society, producing multiple peer-reviewed publications and prototypes (PyFlowML suite) that advanced human-centered and explainable AI methods. Collaborated with international partners and contributed to EUGAIN activities on gender equity in research.

Explainable AI Machine Learning Python UX Design HCI Prototyping

Data Analyst

Miroglio Group

Nov 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year)

Performed data analysis for Miroglio Fashion, delivering actionable insights to support business decisions and reporting during a one-year engagement. Applied data analytics techniques to retail and operational datasets.

Data Analytics Stata R SQL KNIME Python Reporting Business Intelligence

Business Analyst

Atlas Copco

Mar 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Served as Business Analyst at MultiAir Italia (Atlas Copco) delivering process analyses and business requirements that supported operational improvements across the organization. Coordinated with stakeholders to implement data-driven solutions.

Business Analysis Requirements Gathering SAP Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Data Analytics

Welfare Analyst

Reale Mutua Assicurazioni

May 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Worked as an analyst focused on welfare initiatives, producing analyses and reports to inform employee benefits and welfare programs. Supported data-driven policy decisions within the organization.

Data Analysis Reporting Welfare Excel Statistical Analysis

Risk Management Intern

Santander Consumer Bank

Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 (1 month)

Completed an internship in risk management supporting risk assessment tasks and data processing for credit operations. Assisted in analytical reporting and model validation activities.

Risk Analysis Data Processing Excel Reporting Credit Risk Statistical Methods

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Ph.D. Program in Artificial Intelligence for Society

PhD, Artificial Intelligence

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Research contributions to EUGAIN COST Action, mentorship in Women STEM UP, presentations and publications on human-centered AI and visual languages; research visit to Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Jul–Oct 2024).

Doctoral research in Artificial Intelligence for Society with focus on Human-Centered AI, Explainable AI, and UX-driven ML systems, including a research visit at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in 2024.