Federico Zanella

Federico Zanella is an accomplished R&D manager with extensive experience in software and electronics within the automotive and aerospace industries. Currently serving as R&D Manager for Sila Group, responsibilities include leading the Electronics Department, managing budgets, and interfacing with customers and suppliers. Previous roles include Software & Electronics Engineer at Nexteer Automotive, where responsibilities involved leading product development teams and E/E system compliance, and Propulsion Controls System Manager at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, focusing on hybrid vehicle powertrain controllers. Additional experience spans positions at General Motors, EULEGO, ALTEN Italia, Alenia Aeronautica, and Gruppo Elettronico, with expertise in safety-critical systems, project management, and electronic systems development. Federico holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Politecnico di Torino.