Gabriele Mangolini

Experience

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  Department of Computer Science and Communication

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  Software Engineer

  Engaged in a dissertation project titled "A Flexible Engine for Virtual Museums".- Designed and developed a PHP-based web application and a flexible framework engine to support virtual museum experiences.- Implemented core functionalities, including user registration, authentication (login/logout), and account management.- Engineered a robust file and folder structure, ensuring efficient database operations and scalability.- Delivered a functional prototype that demonstrated practical applications of flexible frameworks in digital curation and user interaction. Show less

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  Ericsson Telecommunications BV

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2010

  Support Services Engineer

  - Delivered technical troubleshooting and support services, resolving product and application issues to meet high-quality standards.- Independently addressed software and engineering challenges, providing effective application fixes and solutions.- Specialized in software support for Revenue Management Products and Consumer Applications, ensuring seamless functionality.- Contributed to the evolution of the company’s core product portfolio by investigating and addressing technical issues alongside the Support team.- Developed expertise in mobile broadband technologies and multimedia services, providing comprehensive support across applications, services, and devices.- Acquired valuable training and hands-on experience in software and hardware product development, gaining commercial insight into the industry. Show less

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  Acer

  Sept 2010 - now

  - Led the Commercial Notebooks business across a diverse portfolio of countries and regions, including Switzerland, Benelux, UK, Czech Republic, Hungary, Baltics, South Africa, Middle East, Rest of Africa, and Israel.- Develop and execute strategies aligned with corporate goals to drive revenue growth, market share, and profitability across the assigned countries.- Manage end-to-end portfolio lifecycle, ensuring a competitive product lineup tailored to the needs of each market.- Oversee large-scale tenders in EMEA and lead initiatives dedicated to the Education market and lineup, ensuring solutions are tailored to meet specific market demands.- Collaborate closely with local sales teams, distributors, and partners to align strategies, set targets, and implement effective go-to-market plans.- Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive positioning to identify new opportunities and mitigate potential risks.- Ensure seamless communication and coordination with cross-functional teams, including marketing, finance, and operations, to deliver timely and high-quality solutions.- Monitor financial performance, optimizing pricing, margin, and special offers to achieve and exceed KPIs.- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders in multicultural environments, fostering trust and driving mutual success. Show less - Oversaw the achievement of country-specific performance targets, ensuring alignment with financial objectives across diverse markets, including Russia, Middle East, South Africa, Rest of Africa, Eastern Europe, Hungary, Ukraine, Italy, Turkey, and the Rest of Southern Europe.- Played a pivotal role in defining and executing growth strategies, driving market share expansion across multiple sales channels.- Successfully implemented portfolio management protocols, ensuring adherence to global strategies while tailoring solutions to regional needs.- Developed and executed detailed quarterly plans, focusing on market share goals, stock level optimization, and product positioning.- Monitored weekly financial performance, delivering insights to refine strategies and ensure profitability.- Created tailored product portfolios and bespoke offers for customers, enhancing competitiveness and fostering long-term partnerships.- Provided strategic support to local teams in deal closures, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and customer satisfaction.- Delivered accurate and timely reporting to senior management, offering actionable insights to guide decision-making. Show less - Directly responsible for the performance of country targets in line with financial targets (countries include: Russia, Middle East, South Africa, Rest of Africa, Eastern Europe, Hungary, Ukraine, Italy, Turkey & Rest of Southern Europe).- Instrumental in defining growth strategies and driving market share in all channels. - Successfully implementing portfolio management protocols and ensuring global strategies are adhered to. - Defining quarterly plans (market share and stock levels), monitoring weekly financial status, and creating monthly product portfolios / individual offers to customers. - Supporting teams to close deals and providing accurate reporting to senior management teams. Show less - Managed the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs and corporate goals.- Defined product roadmaps based on customer feedback, market analysis, and regulatory requirements.- Coordinated cross-functional teams across design, procurement, engineering, and marketing to deliver successful product launches.- Oversaw financial planning, including cost, revenue, margin, and unit sales forecasts.- Conducted site visits for training and consultancy, fostering strong partner relationships across EMEA.- Represented Acer at key industry events (e.g., Mobile World Congress, IFA Berlin, ISE, etc.) to drive innovation and market alignment. Show less

  • Senior EMEA Business Manager Commercial Notebooks

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior EMEA Business Manager Monitors and Projectors

    Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  • EMEA Business Manager Monitors and Projectors

    May 2015 - Mar 2022

  • EMEA Product Manager Peripherals

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2015