Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Simone Orlando

Simone Orlando

Rome

Summary

I am a data analyst with a strong background in neuroscience and big data, experienced in analyzing complex and biometric data. I have developed advanced skills in applying data science and machine learning techniques for analysis in both the digital marketing sector and computational neuroscience. My goal is to combine these skills to advance research, leveraging artificial intelligence to generate new insights in the field of neuroscience.

Overview

1
1
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Thesis

University of Pisa
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Working on a thesis project in computational neuroscience, using advanced data science tools to analyze MRI data from the Human Connectome Project (HCP).
  • Developing a graph model of the nervous system, with nodes representing brain areas and edges representing neural activation correlations.
  • Focusing on the mirror neuron system, analyzing its structure through metrics like modularity, centrality, and clustering coefficient.
  • Applying Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) to predict neurological disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, historically linked to dysfunctions in the mirror neuron system.

Junior Data Analyst

Digital Angels
07.2024 - Current
  • Specialize in data analysis within the digital marketing sector, focusing on the development of advanced Marketing Mix Models.
  • Leverage machine learning and artificial neural networks to improve campaign performance, optimize costs, and maximize ROI.

Research Internship

University of Parma
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Conducted an in-depth analysis of ELSA (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing) data to assess the impact of depression and social isolation on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Analyzed longitudinal data from 1998 onward, with a focus on the period of social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Compared two cohorts: heterosexual individuals over 60 and LGBTQ+ individuals over 60, identifying significant differences in neurodegenerative symptom progression.
  • Quantified the acceleration of neurodegenerative symptoms linked to pandemic-related isolation, providing insights into the risk factors for minority groups in neurodegenerative diseases.

Education

Postgraduate Master’s Degree in Data Science". -

University of Pisa
Pisa, Italia
12.2024

Master of Science in Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience -

University of Parma
Parma, Italia
07.2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

University Vanvitelli
Caserta, Italia
10.2020

Skills

  • Python Programming
  • Big Data Analytics
  • R Programming
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Research methods

Timeline

Junior Data Analyst

Digital Angels
07.2024 - Current

Research Thesis

University of Pisa
03.2024 - 12.2024

Research Internship

University of Parma
07.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

University Vanvitelli

Postgraduate Master’s Degree in Data Science". -

University of Pisa

Master of Science in Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience -

University of Parma
Simone Orlando