Marco Maniscalco is a highly skilled Systems Engineer currently working at NEXT Ingegneria dei Sistemi since October 2021, providing support in Systems Engineering for technical functional analysis in System Design and Datalink for defense programs at MBDA Italia. Previous experience includes roles at Thales Alenia Space, focusing on Payload Data Handling and Engineering for ESA's Copernicus programs, and consulting positions in the Aerospace, Naval, Defence, and Railways sectors at Akka Technologies and Altran. Marco also has an extensive background in railways and aerospace engineering, having worked with Bombardier Transportation and Thales Alenia Space on system validation and testing initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications from Università degli Studi Roma Tre.