Phone Number: +39 3666317373
GIANPAOLO RIVA
Senior Advisor
Gianpaolo Riva is a seasoned technology and strategy professional with over 20 years of experience advising enterprises on digital transformation, innovation, and governance. He is the co-founder of Qubit On Cloud, a boutique cloud advisory firm, and the founder of NodeCM.io, a SaaS platform for IoT data management. His career spans from hands-on IT roles to executive-level strategic advisory across sectors including energy, finance, manufacturing, retail, and telecom.
He has led cloud transformation projects, implemented AI governance, and delivered high-impact digital strategies for companies like Sky Italia, TIM Labs, Nokia, EY, Adecco, and Pirelli. Gianpaolo holds an Executive Master in Management from Politecnico di Milano and is an official AWS trainer and certified cloud architect. He is also an active mentor in the startup ecosystem.
He has led cloud transformation projects, implemented AI governance, and delivered high-impact digital strategies for companies like Sky Italia, TIM Labs, Nokia, EY, Adecco, and Pirelli. Gianpaolo holds an Executive Master in Management from Politecnico di Milano and is an official AWS trainer and certified cloud architect. He is also an active mentor in the startup ecosystem.
Education
Executive Master in Management – MIP Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – UNIeCampus (Italy)
Diploma in Informatics – P. Hensemberger (Italy)
Geopolitical Studies – Scuola Domino
Various executive programs (MIT, Stanford, Udacity, etc.)
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics – UNIeCampus (Italy)
Diploma in Informatics – P. Hensemberger (Italy)
Geopolitical Studies – Scuola Domino
Various executive programs (MIT, Stanford, Udacity, etc.)
Experience
Qubit On Cloud – Co-Founder & Independent Advisor (2016–Present)
NodeCM.io – Founder (SaaS IoT platform)
Microsoft – IT Consultant, Western Europe (2010–2015)
4WARD / Ferrari S.p.A. (F1 Division) – Microsoft Consultant
CNC Group – IT Project Manager (Advertising & Pharma)
Additional roles: Saipem, Unicredit, FCA, TIM Labs, Sky Italia, Pirelli, Lutech, Vidiemme
NodeCM.io – Founder (SaaS IoT platform)
Microsoft – IT Consultant, Western Europe (2010–2015)
4WARD / Ferrari S.p.A. (F1 Division) – Microsoft Consultant
CNC Group – IT Project Manager (Advertising & Pharma)
Additional roles: Saipem, Unicredit, FCA, TIM Labs, Sky Italia, Pirelli, Lutech, Vidiemme
Track Record
Led major digital transformation and cloud initiatives in over 15 multinational companies
Developed NodeCM.io and raised VC funding
Delivered large-scale Industry 4.0, MES, and AI-based governance programs
Developed NodeCM.io and raised VC funding
Delivered large-scale Industry 4.0, MES, and AI-based governance programs
International Experience
Germany (DE)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (GB)
Italy (IT)
South and Central America
North America
Western Europe
Far East and Central Asia
Africa
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (GB)
Italy (IT)
South and Central America
North America
Western Europe
Far East and Central Asia
Africa
Sector Expertise
Retail
Financials
Financial Services
Computer programming and consultancy services
Public Administration/extraterritorial organisation
Business support service activities
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
Telecommunications Services
Financials
Financial Services
Computer programming and consultancy services
Public Administration/extraterritorial organisation
Business support service activities
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
Telecommunications Services
Keywords
Cloud Strategy, AI Governance, DevOps, SaaS, IoT, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, AWS, GCP, Azure, Executive Advisory, FinOps, Infrastructure as Code, Product Development, Venture Capital, Startup Mentoring
