Daniela Pistoia has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a diploma for Executive Management. She has also a master in Artificial Intelligence from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
In 1988 she began her career at Alenia Marconi Systems as an Engineer for Missile Systems and leading the company’s RF Sensor Simulation and Design Studies.
Since 2013 she has been appointed as ELT Corporate Chief Scientist and Head of Product Innovation & Advanced EW Systems. She is author of numerous technical research papers and regular speaker at international events.