Born in Palermo in 1983, he is a researcher, designer and entrepreneur with a background in engineering, information technology and social innovation.

He is Master of Science in information engineering at the Polytechnic University of Milan.
He has worked as Temporary Research Associate at the Polytechnic University of Milan with a research focus on wireless mesh networks; he has also worked as network designer and ICT consultant.
He is co-founder and Associate Managing Director of the innovation lab for social innovation PUSH and CEO of the design firm NEU / integrated design.