Francesco Pennisi

Francesco Pennisi has a diverse work experience spanning over 14 years. Francesco is currently working at ERG SpA as an ICT Business Partner, where they are responsible for managing software solutions related to wind and PV power plants, focusing on generation, operation & maintenance, asset management, and the energy market. Francesco also manages external suppliers and ensures the proper operation of existing platforms and the implementation of ongoing projects. Prior to this role, Francesco was an IT Business Partner at ERG SpA, where they managed software solutions for hydro power plants.

Before joining ERG SpA, Francesco worked at BaxEnergy, where they held various positions, including Product Owner, Technical Director of the Strategic Business Unit, Engineering Services Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader of the SCADA Division, and Senior Application Engineer. In these roles, they were involved in developing and managing core components of the company's platform, providing technical direction for integrated solutions, managing technical teams, and overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects with international customers.

Francesco started their career at Avanade as a Junior Analyst, where they worked on development and maintenance of reporting systems and application management. Francesco also worked as a Software Engineer at Anteasoft and a Software Developer at RPS Consulting.

Overall, Francesco Pennisi has a strong background in technology, renewable energy, project management, and software development, with a focus on the energy sector.

Francesco Pennisi obtained their Laurea Quinquennale degree in Elettronica from Università di Catania. Francesco attended the university from 1999 to 2008. Before that, they completed their Maturità Classica degree at Liceo Classico Nicola Spedalieri from 1993 to 1998, focusing on Italiano, Greco, Latino, Storia e Filosofia.

In addition to their formal education, Francesco has also obtained several certifications from Microsoft. These include Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (obtained in November 2022), Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (obtained in October 2021), Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (obtained in June 2021), Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (obtained in May 2021), and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (obtained in June 2020).