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Marco Combetto

Freelance Technical Consultant with over 25 years of experience in ICT and digital transformation

About Me

My research examines the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the EU public sector through systematic collection and analysis of use cases. I evaluate implementation practices, document successes and barriers, and identify trends across sectors and administrations. Building on a strong technical foundation in ICT infrastructures, I apply structured methodologies to produce comparative assessments and evidence-based insights. The results inform policy recommendations and strategic guidance for the effective and responsible use of AI in public administration. My work bridges IT operations and digital innovation, delivering robust, scalable solutions for public administration. I have experience in operational, process, and performance improvement projects, with knowledge of lean project management methods and digital transformation. I bring analytical skills, a structured work ethic, and strong communication abilities. Fluent in Italian and English, with basic knowledge of French and German.

Jurisdiction

Italy | Belgium | Sweden | Austria | Switzerland

Notable Employer

  • Scientific Technical Project Consultant at European Commission

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Scientific Technical Project ConsultantNotableEuropean Commission
2021 - 2025

-Contributing to policy-relevant research and strategic analysis to support the European Commission in advancing the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public sector innovation across the EU. -Leading the scouting, classification, and evaluation of AI use cases implemented by public administrations in Member States. -Facilitating collaboration with national representatives, EU institutions (e.g., DIGIT, CNECT, SG REFORM), and external experts. -Co-authoring official JRC reports and technical publications, supporting the evidence base for EU digital policy and public service transformation. -Member of the EU Public Sector Tech Watch initiative Team

Innovation ManagerTrentino Digitale Spa
2008 - 2021

Technical Lead, Innovation Management, as well as the design and development of IT projects focused on digital services for public administration departments and municipalities. Key activities include opportunity development, stakeholder and account management, securing funding, software and UX design, AGILE development, deployment, and user testing. Innovation project management for a range of completed EU-funded projects, including CENTRALAB (INTERREG CENTRAL EUROPE), SUNSHINE and I-SCOPE, FUSEPOOL (FP7), URBAN INNO and GREENCYCLE (INTERREG), OSIRIS (INTERREG), and ISA2 (Semantic Interoperability).

Education

Masters of Computer ScienceUniversity of Torino
1989 - 1994

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Italian