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Andrea Battaglia

About Me

Executive leader and digital-transformation / business strategist with 15+ years of experience driving large-scale business outcomes across EMEA. Proven expertise in shaping enterprise strategies, scaling ecosystems, and enabling transformation through open-source, cloud-native, and emerging technologies. Skilled at building partner networks, designing go-to-market programs, and delivering sustainable revenue growth. Adept at bridging business leadership with technology adoption to accelerate innovation and operational efficiency.

Jurisdiction

Italy

Notable Employer

  • Chief Executive Officer / Technical Director at FIWARE Foundation e.V.
  • EMEA Business Development Manager for Edge/AI at Red Hat
  • Partner Development Manager EMEA at Red Hat
  • Middleware Architect EMEA at Red Hat

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Chief Executive Officer / Technical DirectorNotable
2023 - 2024

• Defined and executed the association’s vision and strategic roadmap, strengthening global market positioning. • Increased membership by 15% and revenue by 5% through new business models and international partnerships. • Led governance, restructuring, and operational initiatives, improving efficiency and reducing costs by 30%. • Represented FIWARE as a spokesperson with the European Commission, global enterprises, and industry consortia.

EMEA Business Development Manager for Edge/AINotable
2022 - 2023

• Established and scaled the Edge/AI segment in the EMEA partner ecosystem, driving €10M ARR. • Co-created go-to-market strategies with ISVs and system integrators, generating €20M in pipeline. • Launched cross-regional campaigns to accelerate Edge/AI adoption and ecosystem innovation

Partner Development Manager EMEANotable
2017 - 2022

• Directed digital transformation programs across EMEA partners, integrating Edge and AI into enterprise strategies. • Expanded ecosystem to 100+ partners and secured over 40 major transformation deals, building a multi-million € pipeline. • Founded the Red Hat Hackfest, a flagship innovation program delivering 15 new solutions and 3 strategic alliances. • Enhanced partner enablement with scalable blueprints, frameworks, and governance models

Middleware Architect EMEANotable
2014 - 2017

• Guided C-level stakeholders through enterprise modernization programs in insurance, banking, and telecom sectors. • Delivered 40+ IT roadmaps for cloud-native transitions, improving agility and reducing costs. • Generated €5M in upsell revenue by aligning enterprise architecture with business KPIs.

Deputy CTO (Director of Software Engineering)
2012 - 2014

• Defined technology strategy and expanded product portfolio into new vertical markets. • Oversaw engineering and customer success teams, launching enterprise-grade SaaS products. • Reduced system maintenance costs by 20% and improved performance by 30% through modernization.

Java Tech Lead (Principal Software Architect)
2010 - 2011

• Led software engineering teams delivering innovative enterprise applications. • Acquired seven new clients by enhancing Java development offerings and capabilities. • Built team skills through training, mentoring, and technical leadership.

Education

Degree of Computer EngineeringUniversity of Calabria
Present

Skills

Core skills1
Languages3

Skills

Solution Architecture, Business Development, Edge Computing, Digital Transformation, Management, Leadership, Negotiation, People Management, Enterprise Solutions, New Business, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem development

Languages

Italian
English
English (British)

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