Alessandro Secchi

Here the YouTube channel (Italian).Check it up!

The MAS ETH MTEC is a management degree offered by ETH Zurich. It is an interdisciplinary program similar to an MBA, targeted at engineers with a few years of leadership experience.

Core courses in:

• Strategic Management and Governance
• Micro/Macro Economics with focus on Energy Economics and Policy
• Financial Management, Accounting
• Entrepreneurship Leadership

Networking events, company visits (Meta, Google, Apple, Cisco, Synopsys, Stanford, Pinterest, Capgemini, Uniphore) and Q&A sessions throughout the innovation ecosystem of the Bay Area, CA.
💡 Inspiring and insightful opportunity to understand the mindset among the entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley. After the tour, I embarked on a solo trip to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and New York.
Those months have been truly memorable, both personally and professionally. I guess I will write some reflections about that genuine ambition I have experienced in SF, maybe with some thoughts about AI and Energy 🚀.

Main Courses in Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electric Propulsion, Electrical Switching Devices, Electricity Market, Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Extra Courses in Bayesian Statistics, Project Management, Autonomous Vehicles, Quantum Physics.
Grade: 110 Summa cum laude (4 GPA) 📚🤓.

Main Projects available on GitHub:(forgive me, it's a bit messy since I have used it merely as a repository than version control)

• High-frequency modeling of an automotive powertrain for optimal EMI filter design (Master Thesis)
• Current sensor in current divider configuration for extended measurement range (Bachelor Thesis)
• Simulation of a DC motor drive for a Tram with a reference speed profile
• Field-Oriented Control of an induction motor of a train
• Direct Torque Control for a Formula E car
• AC Brushless control for Alfa Romeo induction motor
• Electrical and thermal model for a slow and fast battery charge and driving cycle of an electric vehicle
• Optimal solution to mitigate the contingencies (Correctable Emergency State) with a power Flow Analysis on Medium-Sized Systems. Focus on the effects of changes in generator, transformer, and shunt capacitor controls as well as of contingencies on the system bus voltages and transmission line flows
• Transient stability simulation software to determine critical clearing times, to look at the impact of generator losses on system frequency and to consider methods to prevent short-term voltage collapse
• Arc energy, Joule Energy, and actual (limited) current peak in the interruption of a resistive and inductive AC circuit by a limiting circuit breaker
• Bayesian learning and Monte Carlo simulation of the dataset "Ames House Price"
• Design of a residential PV plant with an energy storage system and its management strategy. Technical and economical study
• Financial analysis of the TuNur's project: the first large utility-scale solar export project exploiting the technology of concentrated solar panels

Software: Matlab/Simulink, Femm, LTspice, R, PowerWorld, Python.

Languages: Italian (mother tongue), English (fluent C1), German (basic).

Experiencing the emerging technology in the green transformation of China and its environmental issues through lectures, targeted field trips, and transcultural teamwork ♻️. Final presentation about CO2 capture reuse.
There is a lot to say about this experience and my connection with China.. I guess you can see it from my side projects. Anyway, sooner or later I will write some thoughts about this too.

Electrical specialization, final grade: 100/100.
Thesis: "Turbocor TT300 — An Examination of an Oil-Free Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Compressor at Bormio Thermal Springs." Thisthesisdelved into the comprehensive electrical and hydraulic system analysis of the thermal resort in my hometown 🛁. The insights about those thermal baths that I got thanks to my father are invaluable. This thesis is for him 👨‍🏫.
Also, during my studies, I spent five years at the Salesian Boarding School. Memorable years and still great sense of belonging thanks to the people I have met.

Workshops and insights from "Casa Siemens" in Milan. We worked on the digital substation business, configuring the overcurrent Siprotec 7SJ85 protection, testing its digital twin and sending the data to the cloud (Mindsphere) via RTU (SICAM A8000).
Really good atmosphere from Siemens' Milan environment.

I've always had a keen interest in the startup world, constantly exploring ways to be creative and seek out disruptive ideas. That's why I enjoyed the time spent with my geek friends during these hackathons. We also managed to get good results! 🏆

• Winning the first prize at the Bosch #Restart hackathon for presenting an innovative system tailored for restaurants and bars.Video Spot andPresentation.
• First prize at the Campus Party Italy hackathon by designing a prototype of smart glasses equipped with augmented reality and face recognition technology. These glasses can potentially assist recruiters or sales managers in identifying targeted individuals.Video Spot andPress.
• Collaborating with two developers and institutional partners to create a mobile app for the mountain lodge "SunnyValley." This app provides users with optimal routes for hiking, cycling, and ski touring based on seasonal conditions, utilizing GPS tracking. The app is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.Play Storeand Video Spot.

As a representative for students at Politecnico di Milano's Electrical Engineering department and during my time in high school, I focused on enhancing the department appeal and organizing innovative events for 400+ students with local media coverage.
ITIS' got talent is worth mentioning. It has been the first institute assembly attended by all students since many years 🏫. We introduced innovative ways of interaction where many people could show their talents.

"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science. Whoever does not know it and can no longer wonder, no longer marvel, is as good as dead, and his eyes are dimmed."

I believe that our life has plenty of incredible mysteries that we can only uncover by meeting new cultures 🤝.
At just 14 years old, I embarked on a transformative journey to Malaysia, living with an Asian family.
Later, I found myself in Brighton, England, working in a traditional fish and chips, trying to pay back my summer holiday with my best friend Francesco.
Also during my studies, I have shared my accommodation with international students (from Vietnam, Poland, France, Egypt, Russia, and China). During this time, I had the privilege of acting in a short film crafted by my talented flatmate, Yuchen, a budding director. Our collaboration earned recognition at the Macau International Short Film Festival. (Short-Film).

I have been playing volleyball since I was 10 years old 🏐. Currently, I am the setter of the Kanti Baden first league team.
Over the past year we strive to break into the national league, coming close last season but narrowly missing out in the tie break..
..When I'm not on the volleyball court, you can find me practicing in table tennis 🏓.

When I'm feeling inspired, I play the piano. I play few classical songs and some neo-classical composers such as Einaudi, Grinko, Yann Tiersen.. At the moment, I am studying K397 Fantasie in D Minor from Mozart, even though my ultimate goal is Clair de Lune from Debussy 🎹.
The video below is quite a memorable moment of mine. I was with my friend (still Francesco) at the train station, improvising some piano songs. We were both 17 years old at the time, returning from a summer camp. It was a fun experience though, we even earned some decent money from it.

One way to remember who you are is to remember who your heroes are 🦸.
Over the years, I've been lucky enough to meet exceptional people who have become both my friends and mentors.
Also, I enjoy participating in various associations as I believe it's the most effective way to learn, share, and have fun! Currently, I am involved in NOVA Talent and Lead The Feature (mentoring and networking groups), as well as AEIT (Italian Electrotechnical Association).