Lelio Di Martino — CEO
I build and scale globally cognitive systems that turn operational risk into competitive advantage in critical industries. For over 15 years, I’ve translated advanced research into large-scale, revenue-impacting deployments — shaping strategy, technology, and execution across mining, energy, High-Performance Computing and telecom, where downtime, safety, and reliability directly affect the bottom line. In my current role as General Manager of the Nokia Cognitive Digital Mine, I lead the transformation of mining and heavy industry through AI, edge intelligence, and resilient connectivity — converting machines into autonomous, intelligent assets that increase availability, protect production, and operate under extreme conditions. My focus is on high-leverage problems: create mission critical systems reducing systemic operational risk, accelerating decision-making at the edge, and scaling systems that continue to perform when networks fail and environments degrade. My philosophy is simple: if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. That belief drives how I build technology, lead global teams, and create ecosystems that move beyond pilots into sustained economic impact. Beyond technology, I build high-performing teams and develop leaders capable of turning breakthrough research into durable business results. If you’re operating at the intersection of complexity, scale, and zero tolerance for failure, we should talk.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI-driven operational risk management for critical industries.
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Experience: 24 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Ai
- Team Leadership
- Reliability Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Error Log Analysis
- Stochastic Modeling
Career Highlights
- Expert in transforming industries with AI and edge intelligence.
- Proven track record in operational risk management.
- Leader in building high-performing global teams.
Work Experience
Nokia
General Manager (1 yr 10 mos)
Nokia Bell Labs
Head of Network Applications (2 yrs 4 mos)
Principal scientist. Leader of research ecosystems. (5 mos)
Research Scientist (2 yrs 1 mo)
Research Scientist (4 yrs 3 mos)
European Research Council
Project Evaluator (0 mo)
Infosys
Researcher (6 mos)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research Faculty (3 yrs 7 mos)
University of Naples Federico II
Post-doc (2 yrs 2 mos)
PhD student (3 yrs)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Visiting PHD Student (1 yr 7 mos)
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Computer Engineer Student (5 yrs 1 mo)
Education
PhD. at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Research Associate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Msc at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II