Gianluca Marini has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Gianluca is currently the COO and VP of Engineering at Mighty Block, where they are responsible for budgeting, P&L, resourcing, and acting as a facilitator for the team and R&D. Gianluca also builds and manages the Mighty Block studio, focusing on designing and developing blockchain-based solutions. Prior to Mighty Block, Gianluca was the Studio Manager at First Foundry.
Before their role at Mighty Block, Gianluca served as the General Manager at Sandbox from 2018 to 2021. At Sandbox, they handled various managerial responsibilities. Gianluca also worked as the General Manager at Pixowl from 2015 to 2021, where they were in charge of administration, finance, and legal matters for the company in Argentina and the USA.
Earlier in their career, Gianluca held the position of General Manager at DESTILLERY S.H from 2013 to 2015. Gianluca was responsible for administrative and financial tasks as well as handling commercial aspects. Gianluca also worked as a Liaison Officer at Unión Argentina de Rugby from 2013 to 2014.
Gianluca has solid financial experience, having worked as a Financial Advisor at De Bary & Cia from 2010 to 2012 and as a Senior Analyst and Registered Representative at Barclays from 2002 to 2010. Gianluca began their career as an Analyst at Lehman Brothers from 2002 to 2008. Prior to that, they worked as an Admin Assistant at Dinar Lineas Aereas S.A. from 1999 to 2002.
Overall, Gianluca Marini has a strong background in management, finance, and blockchain technology, with a wealth of experience in diverse industries.
Gianluca Marini's education history is as follows:
- In 2021, Gianluca Marini pursued the "ECOSISTEMA CRYPTO & DEFI 101" degree at Defy Education.
- In 2020, Gianluca Marini attended the University of Buenos Aires and completed a course on "Métodos Ágiles de Proyecto."
- In 2019, Gianluca Marini studied "Liderazgo & Coaching" at the University of Buenos Aires.
- In 2018, Gianluca Marini focused on "Gestión de proyectos" and earned a degree in "Administración de Proyectos" from the University of Buenos Aires.
- In 2017, Gianluca Marini explored "Finanzas Corporativas" as a field of study at the University of Buenos Aires.
- From 2002 to 2012, Gianluca Marini attended FINRA and obtained an "Investment Representative" degree in "Banca y servicios financieros."
- From 2002 to 2010, Gianluca Marini was associated with Barclays, but further information about the nature of the association is not provided.
- In 1999, Gianluca Marini graduated from Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales with a degree in "Licenciatura en Administracion" where the field of study was "Banca Privada."
- From 1990 to 1996, Gianluca Marini attended Belgrano Day School and acquired a "Bachiller Internacional Bilingue" degree.
- There is no specific start or end year provided, but Gianluca Marini obtained certification in "English as First Language" from the University of Cambridge.
In addition to academic degrees, Gianluca Marini also holds the certification of "Series 7 Financial Certification Exam" from the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This certification qualifies Gianluca Marini as a "Licencia Financial Advisor Representative," although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not available.
June, 2021 - present