Matteo Rinaldi

Matteo Rinaldi is an experienced engineering manager specializing in machine learning and data science, currently serving as Engineering Manager for Machine Learning and Interactive Discovery at Netflix since January 2025, focusing on AI and ML models for Search and GenAI-powered experiences. Prior to Netflix, Matteo held the position of Machine Learning Engineering Manager at Spotify from January 2022 to January 2025, where expertise in developing cutting-edge music playlist generation systems and managing ML teams was demonstrated. Earlier roles included Applied Science Manager and Staff Applied Scientist at Venmo, where responsibilities encompassed various machine learning applications, and a Data Scientist position at Viome, focusing on data pipelines and statistical analysis. Academic contributions include serving as an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University, teaching courses in supervised and unsupervised learning. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Università degli Studi Perugia.