Research Associate at Senseable City Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Research Associate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Past
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- Teaching Assistant at University of Illinois at Chicago
- Graduate Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
- Software Developer at IFA Consulting
- Graduate Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
- Graduate Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
- Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor at Sport Management
- Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor at Sport Management
- Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor at Sport Management
- Education
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Alta Scuola Politecnica
- Politecnico di Milano
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Collegio di Milano
- Politecnico di Milano
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Andrea Vaccari’s Summary
Andrea Vaccari is Research Associate at the Senseable City Lab of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he studies the integration of information and communication technologies in the built environment, and their application to the social dynamics that drive city life itself. Andrea obtained a BSc degree in Computer Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, two joint MSc degrees in Computer Engineering at Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino, and a Diploma in Advanced Studies of Innovation Processes and Contexts at Alta Scuola Politecnica. He is currently completing a MSc + PhD in computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Throughout initiatives like WikiCity, New York Talk Exchange, New York City Waterfalls, World's Eyes, and Obama | One People, Andrea leverages the huge volume of real time geotagged data provided by digital devices and sensor networks to better understand cities as real-time control systems, and to provide new tools to innovate and anticipate the effects of such innovations. Andrea is currently working on CurrentCity, a new initiative that aims at analyzing and visualizing aggregate information on cell phone activity to identify abnormal events and assist public authorities and first responders.
Andrea Vaccari’s Specialties:
Software Engineering, Database Management, Information Visualization, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, Web Development, Computer Security
Andrea Vaccari’s Experience
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Research Associate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)
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Teaching Assistant
University of Illinois at Chicago
(Educational Institution; Computer Software industry)
January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)
Tutoring students; holding office hours; preparing and grading homework and exams (course CS 202: Data Structure and Discrete Mathematics 2).
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Graduate Assistant
Politecnico di Milano
(Educational Institution; Computer Software industry)
January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)
Supervising and maintaining computer laboratory; managing departmental database system.
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Software Developer
IFA Consulting
(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)
September 2004 — June 2005 (10 months)
Design and development of web-based financial application and underlying database; weekly consulting sessions with purchasing company and volunteer clients.
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Graduate Assistant
Politecnico di Milano
(Educational Institution; Computer Software industry)
January 2005 — May 2005 (5 months)
Supervising and maintaining computer laboratory; managing departmental database system.
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Graduate Assistant
Politecnico di Milano
(Educational Institution; Computer Software industry)
January 2004 — May 2004 (5 months)
Supervising and maintaining computer laboratory; managing departmental database system.
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Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor
Sport Management
(Privately Held; Sports industry)
June 2001 — September 2001 (4 months)
Supervising pool area; maintaining machinery; controlling hygienic conditions of the plants; teaching swimming techniques to beginner and skilled swimmers.
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Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor
Sport Management
(Privately Held; Sports industry)
June 2000 — September 2000 (4 months)
Supervising pool area; maintaining machinery; controlling hygienic conditions of the plants; teaching swimming techniques to beginner and skilled swimmers.
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Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor
Sport Management
(Privately Held; Sports industry)
June 1999 — September 1999 (4 months)
Supervising pool area; maintaining machinery; controlling hygienic conditions of the plants; teaching swimming techniques to beginner and skilled swimmers.
Andrea Vaccari’s Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research Associate , Urban Informatics , 2007 — 2009
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Alta Scuola Politecnica
Diploma , Innovation Processes and Contexts , 2005 — 2007
The Alta Scuola Politecnica is a school founded by Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino for young talents who want to develop their interdisciplinary capabilities for leading and promoting innovation.
ASP students complement the knowledge achieved in their specific graduate course with a multifaceted and enriched understanding of innovation processes and contexts. They develop an interdisciplinary attitude to conceive, plan, implement and promote complex innovation projects that produce a sustainable progress in economy, society and culture. -
Politecnico di Milano
Master of Science , Computer Engineering , 2005 — 2007
The Politecnico di Milano is a science and technology university producing engineers, architects and industrial designers through a variety of innovative specialising courses, with great attention being devoted to all sides of education.
The number of students enrolled in all campuses is approximately 40,000, which makes the Politecnico di Milano the largest institution in Italy for Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design. -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Science , Computer Science and Electrical Engineering , 2005 — 2007
The University of Illinois at Chicago is a state-funded public research university. It is a member of the University of Illinois system and is the largest university in the Chicago area with 25,000 students and 15 colleges.
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Collegio di Milano
Resident , College of Excellence , 2004 — 2006
The Collegio di Milano offers a wholly new educational experience for the most qualified and motivated Italian and foreign students currently enrolled in the Universities of Milan. Students follow the regular course of study at their respective universities while at the same time participating in the educational program at the Collegio.
Its competitive selection process and rigorous program are comparable to those of the best American or British universities. Open since February 2003, it was founded by the City of Milan and committed group of government, academic and business leaders from the Lombardy region. -
Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor Degree , Computer Engineering , 2002 — 2005
The Politecnico di Milano is a science and technology university producing engineers, architects and industrial designers through a variety of innovative specialising courses, with great attention being devoted to all sides of education.
The number of students enrolled in all campuses is approximately 40,000, which makes the Politecnico di Milano the largest institution in Italy for Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design.
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IEEE, Mensa Italia
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Professionisti Italiani a Boston - PIB
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