Available for Fractional CTO & Consulting

Andrea Lazari

Independent Technology Leader

Bridging the gap between Physical Engineering and Generative AI. I help companies navigate complex R&D challenges, implement digital transformation strategies, optimize processes, and build AI-first products.

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Andrea Lazari

Professional Profile

A visionary and hands-on Technology Innovation Manager with over 20 years of experience. After a long corporate career leading R&D departments, I now operate as an Independent Leader helping businesses bridge the gap between hard engineering and emerging technologies.

My expertise lies in Generative AI, Additive Manufacturing, and CFD Simulations. I specialize in building multidisciplinary teams, driving complex projects from concept to execution, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.

  • Generative AI & Digital Product: Developing AI-first architectures, creating advanced conversational agents (Socratic AI, RAG), and designing Privacy by Design solutions.
  • Advanced Engineering: Vertical expertise in CFD, Turbomachinery, Acoustics & Vibrations, and Test Bench design.
  • Strategy & Enablement: R&D process optimization, Technology Scouting, and training workshops for technical teams on AI adoption.

🚀 Active Builder: I am currently building Scintillia.it, a proprietary AI-first EdTech SaaS. This serves as my "live lab" where I validate the same advanced technologies and SaaS architectures I implement for my clients.

Generative AI

LLM Integration, RAG, Automations

Strategy

Roadmapping, Tech Scouting, PoC Execution

Engineering

CFD, Turbomachinery, Acoustics

Work Experience

Independent Technology Leader

Jan 2026 – Present
Remote / Hybrid | Italy
  • Fractional CTO: Leading technical strategies and digital transformation for SMEs and Startups.
  • AI Solution Architect: Designing vertical GenAI applications to automate complex technical workflows.
  • Engineering Consultant: Providing high-level expertise in Fluid Dynamics and acoustic optimization.

Corporate Innovation Manager

Jan 2023 – Nov 2025
FPZ S.p.A. | Concorezzo (MB), Italy
  • Generative AI Lead: Integrated LLMs with proprietary knowledge bases, creating tools that saved 1 FTE/day for technical teams.
  • Full-Stack GenAI Dev: Built internal tools using Python (LangChain, FastAPI), React, and Docker.
  • Tech Scouting: Managed a pipeline of PoCs with startups (8 active in 2025).

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

May 2013 – Dec 2022
FPZ S.p.A. | Concorezzo (MB), Italy
  • Scaled R&D team from 2 to 9 members (including 3 PhDs).
  • Grant Management: Secured significant non-repayable funds (MiSE, InvItalia).
  • Developed Digital Twins and ISO 5801 compliant test benches.

Fluid Dynamic R&D Manager

Sep 2008 – Mar 2013
Spal Automotive S.r.l.
  • Managed R&D projects for key clients: Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Lamborghini.

Featured Projects

I don't just advise; I build. Here is where I apply advanced AI and full-stack engineering to create scalable products.

Scintillia.it

The Socratic AI Tutor

EdTech SaaS Live Product
AI-Driven Socratic Learning Platform

A safe, ad-free environment for kids aged 6-13. Unlike standard chatbots, Scintillia uses Socratic AI to guide students with questions rather than answers, fostering critical thinking.

Privacy by Design & GDPR Compliant
Advanced Contextual Memory
Analytics Dashboard for Parents
Tech Stack
Python React Vector DB Stripe Integration
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Core Competencies

Technical Stack

Python LangChain FastAPI React & JS Docker Vector DB Ansys (CFD & FEM) Fusion 360

Strategy & Management

  • R&D Management
  • Technology Roadmapping
  • Open Innovation
  • Fractional CTO
  • Team Leadership

Methodologies

  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Lean Startup
  • Innovation Coaching

Education

PhD, Fluid Machines Engineering

University of Genoa (2010-2014)

Master Degree, Mechanical Engineering

University of Bologna (1998-2004)

100/100 cum Laude

Bachelor Degree, Aerospace Engineering

University of Bologna (2004-2005)

110/110

Key Certifications

  • Master in Innovation Management - 24ORE Business School (2023)
  • High Impact Innovation - Lenovys (2022)
  • Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance (2019)
  • Emotional Intelligence - Unicomunicazione (2020)
  • Green Belt Lean Six Sigma - Lean Global Network (2016)

Patents & Publications

Patents

Inventor on 4 patents including:

  • "Blade rotor and fluid working machine" (WO2020031082A1)
  • "Orbiting-spiral scroll pump or compressor" (WO2008152055A1)

Publications

Author/co-author of 5 publications in peer-reviewed journals including:

  • Journal of Applied Acoustics
  • Journal of Thermal Science
  • Journal of Knowledge Management