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Michele ZILLI
Germany
Principal Engineer - Immersive Technologies
TUI

Michele Zilli began his current role as Principal Engineer for Immersive Technologies at TUI in January 2022, focusing on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experiences globally. With a strategic outlook, he spearheads initiatives to integrate advanced digital solutions across the travel and tourism industry. Prior to this, Michele served as Head of Big Data Transformation at TUI from December 2017, where he led significant data-driven projects that improved operational efficiencies and business insights, setting new standards in data utilization.

Earlier, Michele accumulated a wealth of experience at Vodafone, advancing from roles such as Big Data Analytics Senior Enterprise Architect to Operational Intelligence Lead. His tenure at Vodafone was marked by pioneering analytics solutions that bolstered enterprise capabilities. Michele’s career also includes significant leadership stints at prominent organizations like Barclays and Unisys, where he managed large-scale IT operations and strategic partnerships, respectively.

Michele holds a strong background in technology, further anchoring his professional achievements. His extensive experience across different sectors and his ability to merge technological innovation with strategic business needs distinctly positions him as a leader in the digital transformation sphere.