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Luca Ongaro has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Luca is currently the CTO and co-founder of Magaloop GmbH, an online platform and mobile app that connects independent retailers and FMCGs with wholesalers, brands, and service providers.

Prior to this, Luca worked as a Tech Lead and Lead Developer Consultant at ThoughtWorks Deutschland from 2016 to 2018. Luca was responsible for leading and consulting on technical development projects.

From 2012 to 2016, Luca held multiple positions at DaWanda GmbH, a DIY and homemade design goods marketplace. Luca started as a Full-Stack Developer and eventually became the Head of Data Engineering, leading the engineering team in a data-driven and engineering-driven value creation process. Luca also served as the Team Lead for Feature Development, where they coordinated the completion of various important projects, including the implementation of recommender systems and the development of the DaWanda mobile application.

In 2012, Luca worked as a Web Developer at MoneyFarm SIM, an Italian startup in the personal financial advisory business. Luca played a pivotal role in designing the user experience and developing the customer-facing part of the technology.

Other notable positions include being an IT Risk & Assurance Advisor at Ernst & Young in 2011, a lecturer at Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' from 2011 to 2011, and a Ruby on Rails Developer and Project Manager at Learning Lab, SDA Bocconi School of Management from 2010 to 2011.

Additionally, Luca co-founded VirtualPlantz.com, a web application focused on virtual plants as gifts and care for young users.

Overall, Luca Ongaro's work experience demonstrates their expertise in various technical and leadership roles within the technology and retail industries.

Luca Ongaro completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

1. High School Diploma: Luca obtained their High School Diploma from Liceo Scientifico "A. Banfi" Vimercate (MI) between 2000 and 2005.

2. Bachelor's Degree: Luca pursued their Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Politecnico di Milano from 2005 to 2008.

3. Master's Degree: Luca attended Università Bocconi from 2008 to 2010, where they earned their Master's degree in Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology.

4. Exchange Program: In 2009, Luca took part in an exchange program at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, focused on Business studies.

In addition to the above education, Luca Ongaro obtained various certifications:

- Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning Specialization, Sequence Models, Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization, and Structuring Machine Learning Projects through Coursera Course Certificates. Luca obtained these certifications in 2023, with the latter two obtained in April and the former three in May.

- Luca also completed the course "Neural Networks and Deep Learning" through Coursera Course Certificates in March 2023.

- In 2014, Luca obtained a certification in "Functional Programming Principles in Scala" through Coursera Verified Certificates.