Dr. Silvina Pugliese

Dr. Silvina Pugliese

Performance Analytics Specialist

Data and information: there is too much of it. Making sense of information and creating value with it is what really matters. That's a deeply human endeavour.

Experience

Performance Analytics Specialist

Current

Data Analytics Consultant

1.5 years

Helping small businesses and domain experts leverage AI tools and data analytics to drive growth and efficiency.

Senior Data Analyst

5 years

Delivered and led data insights initiatives that addressed real-world problems in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

PhD Researcher

Victoria University of Wellington · 3.5 years

Conducted advanced research in laser Physics with publications in top peer-reviewed journals, developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Researcher

1 year

Early stage researcher contributing to cutting-edge reseach at the University of Bergen in Norway.

Education

PhD in Physics

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Master in Physics

Instituto Balseiro, Argentina

Chemical Engineer

Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina

Latest Contributions

A selection of Silvina’s latest podcasts, presentations, and articles

Podcast episode

How AI Is Helping Us Think Differently and Innovate

Podcast episode

Uncovering the True Value of Data and Business Collaboration

Podcast appearance

Turning Numbers into Answers

WiDS NZ presentation

Lessons Learned in Data Analytics

Newsletter article

Indicatives of Purpose

Newsletter article

R-Ladies Chapter Lead

What People Say

"Dr Silvina Pugliese's compelling and thought-provoking presentation on "How Small Businesses Can Make The Most Of Using AI Tools" was a highlight of our speaker calendar this year at the Nelson AI Sandbox. Her practical, incisive and clear-minded view of how to use AI meant our audience was highly satisfied with this session. We want to thank Dr Pugliese for bringing us a brainy yet approachable view on how to use data analysis techniques, combined with deep knowledge of GPTs, to our community."

— Richard Brudvik-Lindner, Chief Executive/General Manager, Nelson AI Sandbox

"Honest, helpful advice. Silvina is a great listener who gave advice specific to my situation and more general advice also."

— Coaching Participant

"Kia ora Silvina, it was a good learning and chatting with you this afternoon. Your Business Analytics insights and experiences motivate me to keep involved in the industry."

— Presentation Attendee

"I'm currently pursuing the Master of Professional Business Analysis and your posts are greatly helpful!"

— Conference Attendee

"Hello Silvina, I really enjoyed your presentation on the lessons learned in data analytics at the WiDS conference."

— Conference Attendee

"Hi Silvina, thank you for your insightful talk yesterday, I really liked your talk."

— Conference Attendee