ECCurriculum Vitae
Emiliano Castellina
ITIS Teacher · Networks · Systems · Security
Work Experience
2026 — present
Tenured Teacher — Subject group A027
Ministry of Education and Merit (Italy)
Teaching Mathematics and Physics at IIS Lagrangia in Vercelli.
2021 — 2026
Tenured Teacher — Subject group A041
Ministry of Education and Merit (Italy)
Teaching Computer Science, Networks & Systems, Information Technologies and Applied Sciences. A.y. 2021-22 at ITIS Q. Sella (Biella); from 2022-23 at ITIS G. Galilei (Santhià, VC).
Dec 2020 — Sep 2021
Azure Architect / Dynamics CRM Specialist / Technical Lead
Cluster Reply — Turin, Italy
IT consulting in Azure cloud and Microsoft Dynamics CRM platforms.
Mar 2019 — Dec 2021
Manager / Azure Architect / Data & AI Specialist
HUDI — Milan, Italy
Design of Azure cloud architectures in insurance-tech, HR and AI:
- Azure ML and Cognitive Services for an insurtech startup platform — policy recognition and premium estimation
- Azure Architect for SSO integration between Cattolica Assicurazione and IMA Group
- Data specialist for HR Recruiting refactoring at Adecco Italia
- Voice recognition prototype for Zegna fashion house
- Face recognition access control system (Azure Cognitive Services)
Oct 2011 — Mar 2019
Project Manager / Senior Consultant / Senior Developer
Cluster Reply — Turin, Italy
Enterprise consulting on diverse projects:
- Project Manager and Senior Developer on a workforce management application for Costa Cruises (team of 4)
- Design and development of Dynamics CRM applications (CNH, FCA, Iveco)
- Web application development (.NET MVC, .NET Core) and desktop (WPF)
- Data Analysis and mobile application development
Feb 2009 — Sep 2011
Research Fellow (Post-doc)
Department of Control and Computer Engineering — Politecnico di Torino
Research in home automation and Assistive Technologies. Supervision of undergraduate students, participation in European consortia, development of software aids for people with disabilities in collaboration with the neuroscience department of Molinette Hospital, Turin.
Jan 2006 — Jan 2009
PhD Student in Computer and Systems Engineering
Politecnico di Torino
Research in Assistive Technologies and Home Automation. Participation in the European Network of Excellence COGAIN (eye tracking).
Education
2024
Master's Degree (Level I) in Mathematical Logic Disciplines
UniCamillus — International University of Health Sciences, Rome — ISCED 7
1500 hours of training.
2009
Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Engineering
Politecnico di Torino — ISCED 8
Quality of Scientific Production Award by SCUDO (Doctoral School), 2008.
2005
Master of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering — 102/110
Politecnico di Torino — ISCED 7
1999
Scientific High School Diploma, Technology track — 98/100
Liceo Scientifico "A. Avogadro", Vercelli — ISCED 3
2005
Professional Engineer License
Teaching Activity
| Period | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Since 2022 | Computer Science, Networks & Systems, Information Technologies, Applied Sciences | ITIS G. Galilei, Santhià (VC) |
| 2021–22 | Computer Science, TPSIT | ITIS Q. Sella, Biella |
| 2010–11 | Web Application Design; Multimedia Languages and Environments | Politecnico di Torino |
| 2008–10 | Web Application Design | Politecnico di Torino |
| 2008–10 | Mathematics | ITIS G. Galilei, Santhià (VC) |
| 2007–08 | Web Application Development; Web Application Design | Politecnico di Torino |
| 2006–07 | Algorithms and Advanced Programming | Politecnico di Torino |
| 2005–06 | Mathematics and Computer Science | Liceo Scientifico "A. Avogadro", Vercelli |
Certifications
Microsoft
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 17/04/2020 - 18/04/2027
Azure AI Engineer Associate
Microsoft 28/03/2019 - 29/03/2027
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Applications
Microsoft — 2013
EIPAS
EIPAS — 7 user modules
ICT Fundamentals · Web · Online Communication · Security · Word Processing · Spreadsheets · Presentations
Continuing Education
* Logarithmic scale for hours.
Training courses — courses — hours click to expand
| Course | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At school with the European DigComp 3.0 framework | 23/08/2026 | 20 |
| Using a learning management system for creating asynchronous training paths | 09/08/2026 | 15 |
| Tools for Digital Leadership | 04/08/2026 | 20 |
| CYBERSECURITY AND BASIC COMPETENCE | 09/06/2026 | 20 |
| From STEM to STREAM with metacognition and CLIL | 17/06/2026 | 12 |
| CAREER GUIDANCE — SECONDARY SCHOOL — ADVANCED COURSE | 09/06/2026 | 30 |
| GRADUATION COMMITTEE TRAINING — 1ST EDITION 2026 | 06/06/2026 | 10 |
| Teacher Training Platform — Fanuc Robotics Certification | 03/02/2026 | 33 |
| DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT: Inclusive Strategies for Digital Technology Use | 30/09/2025 | 15 |
| FANUC Virtual Robotics Lab | 23/09/2025 | 4 |
| Teaching and Artificial Intelligence | 19/09/2025 | 15 |
| Introduction to augmented, virtual and mixed reality | 09/08/2025 | 16 |
| Designing the school's digital curriculum | 14/06/2025 | 15 |
| STEM and methodological avant-garde | 26/08/2024 | 25 |
| Digital economy and blockchain | 20/08/2024 | 20 |
| Tech Innovations | 18/08/2024 | 16 |
| STEM Innovations | 09/08/2024 | 6 |
| Fingerprint 4.0 | 08/08/2024 | 20 |
| A.I. for inclusive technologies | 01/06/2024 | 20 |
| Cisco Cybersecurity Scholarship | 21/05/2024 | 20 |
| Introduction to Network Security (Advanced Course) | 25/01/2024 | 12 |
| Introduction to Cryptography (Advanced Course) | 25/01/2024 | 16 |
| Introduction to Software Security (Advanced Course) | 25/01/2024 | 16 |
| Guide to managing training paths on the Scuola Futura platform (digital animators) | 16/12/2023 | 5 |
| Career Guidance — secondary school | 02/11/2023 | 20 |
| Leadership in innovation and digital transformation — 2nd ed. | 30/10/2023 | 20 |
| Inquiry-based learning: fostering curiosity and awareness | 20/10/2023 | 25 |
| Artificial intelligence and coding in support of teaching | 29/09/2023 | 25 |
| IOT and Artificial Intelligence: Skills of the Future | 01/09/2023 | 20 |
| Journey into the world of multimedia: video | 21/08/2023 | 25 |
| Innovations — methodologies | 08/08/2023 | 25 |
| Between virtual and material: printing and beyond | 03/08/2023 | 25 |
| Open data: basic course for cutting-edge digital education | 06/07/2023 | 15 |
| Financial Education — MIUR/Bank of Italy: Crypto assets and risks | 28/12/2022 | 4 |
| Worker Safety — Specific Training — Low Risk | 01/12/2022 | 4 |
| Worker Safety — General Training — Low Risk | 30/11/2022 | 4 |
| Creating a Creative Computer Science Lesson — STEAM learning and assessment | 09/11/2022 | 30 |
| Introduction to Cybersecurity (Advanced Course) | 11/06/2022 | 32 |
| Introduction to Cybersecurity (Basic Course) | 10/06/2022 | 28 |
| From Bit to Qubit: Quantum Computing Basics | 08/02/2022 | 1 |
| Understanding Privacy to Become a Digital Citizen | 01/02/2022 | 1 |
| Communication and Teaching — Digital Citizenship Exercises | 26/01/2022 | 2 |
| Project Based Learning And Best Practices | 19/01/2022 | 2 |
| eTwinning and school management tools (PTOF, RAV, PdM, Curriculum) | 04/10/2021 | 2 |
Languages
Italian
Native language
English
B2 (IELTS 6.5)
Publications
Book
- Castellina E., Assistive Technology and Applications: Independent living of severe motor disabled users, VDM Verlag (DEU), 2010, ISBN: 9783639310528
Book chapter
- Bates R., Castellina E., Corno F., Novák P., Štepánková O., Beyond Communication and Control: Environmental Control and Mobility by Gaze, in: Gaze Interaction and Applications of Eye Tracking: Advances in Assistive Technologies, IGI Global (USA), 2011, ISBN: 9781613500989
- Castellina E., Corno F., Pellegrino P., Speech and Gaze Control for Desktop Environments, in: Multimodal Human Computer Interaction and Pervasive Services, Information Science Reference (USA), 2009, ISBN: 9781605663869
International journals
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., De Russis L., DOGeye: Controlling your Home with Eye Interaction, INTERACTING WITH COMPUTERS, Elsevier, Vol. 23/5, 2011, ISSN: 0953-5438
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., et al., A blueprint for integrated eye-controlled environments, UNIVERSAL ACCESS IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY, Vol. 8/4, 2009, DOI: 10.1007/s10209-009-0148-1
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., Automatic Domotic Device Interoperation, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, Vol. 55(2), 2009, DOI: 10.1109/TCE.2009.5174413
- Calvo A., Chiò A., Castellina E., et al., Eye Tracking Impact on Quality-of-Life of ALS Patients, LECTURE NOTES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, Vol. 5105/2008, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-70540-6_9
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., The DOG gateway: enabling ontology-based intelligent domotic environments, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, Vol. 54(4), 2008, DOI: 10.1109/TCE.2008.4711217
International conferences (selection)
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., Liu M., Technology Independent Interoperation of Domotic Devices through Rules, IEEE ISCE 2009, Kyoto, Japan
- Liu M., Corno F., Bonino D., Castellina E., An Ontology-Based Context Management and Reasoning on the DOG Gateway, IEEE CiSE 2009, Wuhan, China
- Castellina E., Corno F., Pellegrino P., Integrated Speech and Gaze Control for Realistic Desktop Environments, ACM ETRA 2008, Savannah, GA, USA
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., DOG: an Ontology-Powered OSGi Domotic Gateway, IEEE ICTAI 2008, Dayton, Ohio, USA
- Castellina E., Corno F., Multimodal Gaze Interaction in 3D Virtual Environments, COGAIN 2008, Prague
- Castellina E., Corno F., Accessible Web Surfing through gaze interaction, COGAIN 2007, Leicester, UK
- Bonino D., Castellina E., Corno F., Garbo A., Control Application for Smart House through Gaze interaction, COGAIN 2006, Torino