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Francesco Samela

Critic · DISC type C
Senior Project Manager at E80 Group
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Francesco is a Senior Project Manager at E80 Group, specializing in industrial automation and intralogistics solutions. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bologna, he manages large-scale projects involving AGVs, robotics, and automated storage systems for the consumer goods sector.

He has a foundational interest in sustainable engineering, stemming from his academic work on innovative, low-emission energy systems. This background complements his current focus on creating efficient, state-of-the-art automated solutions for factories.

He won a national OICE award in 2007 for his graduation thesis on a coal-fired power plant designed for "almost zero emissions. "

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Senior Project Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Francesco shows up

Negotiator
Precise
ROI Driven

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Francesco cares about

Intralogistics Automation
Manages projects integrating Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs), robotic palletizers, and smart storage systems for food, beverage, and tissue industries.
Complex Project Management
As a certified PMP®, he oversees the entire project lifecycle, managing budgets up to €35 million, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Senior Project Manager
E80 Group
3-2016 - 1-2017
Head of Process Dept.
Saipem International B.V. - Sharjah Branch UAE
5-2015 - 2-2016
Process Engineering Leader
Saipem International B.V. - Sharjah Branch UAE
7-2014 - 4-2015
Senior Process Engineer
Saipem International B.V. - Sharjah Branch UAE
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Education
2000 - 2007
Mechanical Engineer
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
2006 - 2007
Researcher for graduation thesis
ENEA
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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