Niccolò Cirone
AI & Data Analytics Manager
Summary
Experienced data and AI programme manager with extensive know-how in leading multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and subject matter experts to build and implement transformative AI solutions. Expert in co-designing, developing, and executing long term analytics and AI strategies for value generation, I bring over a decade of entrepreneurial, corporate, and consultancy experiences in the private sector, social sector, and the UN. Internationally educated and multi-lingual in English, French, and Italian. Recognized as a proactive, solution-oriented, self-starter and team player.
Work Experience
Data Specialist (T4D), UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office
- Coordinate a diverse portfolio of data and AI initiatives to boost the efficacy and effectiveness of UNICEF's programming
- Co-led the development of UNICEF’s first corporate AI Strategy to identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics
- Led the "Reach the Unreached" initiative, securing over $2M in funding to apply AI for vaccination and birth registration 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗
- Founded WCARO’s Regional Frontier Data Tech Node, mentoring junior data scientists and scaling AI initiatives across 24 countries
- Presented at academic events and international summits to keep UNICEF at the forefront of AI trends
Data Specialist (T4D), UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office
- Founded and coordinated UNICEF’s first Regional Frontier Data Tech Node to enhance AI project execution 🔗 🔗
- Raised over $600,000 to develop InForm, UNICEF’s common data platform 🔗 🔗
- Contributed to IDIOM, UNICEF’s strategic framework to identify frontier data and AI capabilities
- Developed reusable toolkits and templates for internal teams on real-time campaign monitoring and AI best practices
Data & Analytics Manager (Consultant), Integrate Health
- Developed a framework to guide data investment decisions for a global health NGO
- Advised senior management on data strategy and capacity building for analytics
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Impact Intel
- Co-founded a data consultancy supporting social impact organizations
- Designed service offerings and guided international NGO data strategies in Togo and Senegal
Regional Data Coordinator, UN World Food Programme
- Co-designed WFP’s data stewardship positions across three regions
- Mentored junior data engineers and established professional development programs
Data & Analytics Consultant, The Information Lab
- Led data analytics implementation for clients such as BCG, UBS, Deloitte, and Virgin Atlantic 🔗
- Developed dashboards, ML models, and decision-support tools used by executives and analysts
Business Intelligence & Strategy Associate, MondoMostre
- Led business intelligence and strategic activities for a global project management firm
- Secured over €5.5 million in tenders and managed projects with budgets over €4 million