Andrea Polla

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About Andrea Polla

As a highly accomplished and dynamic leader in the metal industry, I have over 20 years of experience as automation engineer, specializing in automatic controls for steel, copper, and aluminum processes. Over the past 3 years, I have been privileged to lead and manage a team of experts in this field, and I am now appointed as the Vice President of the Business Unit Flat Products at Danieli Automation. With a team of around 80 collaborators, I am responsible for driving the strategic direction of this business unit, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions to our clients worldwide. Professional Experience: Vice President - Business Unit Flat Products Responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the Business Unit Flat Products Develop and implement business plans and ensure alignment with corporate strategy Manage a team of about 80 collaborators, providing leadership, mentoring, and career development opportunities Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and industry partners to drive business growth Oversee commissioning and project management of automation solutions for clients worldwide Technical Office Team Leader Led a team of automation engineers, designers, and technicians in the development and implementation of control systems for steel, copper, and aluminum processes Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards Provided technical expertise and guidance to team members, while ensuring a positive and collaborative team culture Oversaw the commissioning and start-up of automation systems for clients worldwide Automation Engineer Developed and implemented automatic control systems for thickness and flatness control for steel, copper, and aluminum processes Conducted extensive testing and analysis to ensure system performance and accuracy Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure that all components were delivered on time and to the required specifications