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Operational AI · Digital Transformation · LATAM

Turning Enterprise Data
into Intelligent Decisions

Researcher, educator, and founder at the intersection of artificial intelligence, enterprise systems, and operational strategy. Based in New York — working globally, with particular focus on Latin America.

Supply Chain AI Enterprise Analytics Data Governance Smart Cities MLOps LATAM Digital Transformation
Sergio Mastrogiovanni, PhD — Operational AI Expert and Speaker
Faculty NYU
Researcher IAE
Founder Socradata
$50M+
Prevented Write-Offs
35%
Avg. Efficiency Gains
15%
Forecast Error Reduction
3
Continents of Impact
20+
Years in Data & AI

Education · Affiliations · Recognitions

New York UniversityAdjunct Professor
IAE Business SchoolPhD Researcher
NYU SternMBA
Stevens InstituteMSc Analytics
MITAI Practitioner
AWSBig Data Professional
About

Scholar. Practitioner.
Builder.

Sergio Mastrogiovanni is a data scientist, researcher, and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience deploying AI and advanced analytics in enterprise environments. He is the founder and CEO of Socradata, an operational AI firm serving enterprises and governments across LATAM and North America.

He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development from IAE Business School (Universidad Austral, Argentina), an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, and a Master's in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he teaches Intelligent Automation.

Sergio's work bridges the gap between data science research and operational deployment — from warehouse management systems and supply chain AI to smart city governance and public sector digital transformation. His signature operating principle: "KPIs before APIs."

Credentials
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PhD — AI & Sustainable Development

IAE Business School, Universidad Austral

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MBA

NYU Stern School of Business

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MSc — Business Analytics & BI

Stevens Institute of Technology

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Adjunct Professor

New York University — Intelligent Automation

Six Sigma Black Belt
MIT AI Practitioner
AWS Big Data Professional
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
RPA Developer
Speaking

What I Speak On

Available for keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and executive seminars in English and Spanish.

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From POC Theater to Production AI

Why most enterprise AI initiatives stall between pilot and deployment — and the operating model changes required to reach production at scale.

AI Strategy
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KPIs Before APIs

The governance framework for enterprise AI: why measurement design must precede deployment, and how to define success before selecting technology.

Governance
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Operational Intelligence for Supply Chain

How AI, demand forecasting, and anomaly detection are transforming logistics, inventory management, and warehouse operations in enterprise environments.

Supply Chain
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The LATAM Digital Transformation Opportunity

What the data actually shows about AI adoption, talent depth, and digital infrastructure in Latin America — and why the Global South is not behind.

LATAM
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Smart Cities Without Smart Governance

The missing layer in urban AI: data governance, accountability frameworks, and interoperability requirements for city-scale AI systems.

Smart Cities
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AI Copilots for Enterprise Operations

The architecture and governance of natural language AI agents embedded in ERP, WMS, and supply chain platforms — beyond the chatbot.

AI Agents

Accepting speaking invitations for 2026

Conferences, executive forums, university programs, and corporate events — in English and Spanish.

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Track Record

Where I've Spoken

2024

HR Exchange Network — Workforce Transformation Summit

AI and the Future of Work · United States

2023

New York University — School of Professional Studies

Intelligent Automation (Recurring Faculty Role) · New York

2023

IHRIM Annual Conference

AI in Human Resources Systems · International

2022

IAE Business School — Executive Programs

Digital Transformation & AI Strategy · Buenos Aires, Argentina

2022

CanalAR — Digital Transformation Forum

El Nuevo Normal es Digital · Argentina

2021

Nubiral Executive Series

Data & Digital Strategy · LATAM Region

2019

START AD — Showcase Day, NYUAD Entrepreneurship Center

Innovation & AI in the UAE · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2018

Pfizer Tech Summit

Training Machines to Detect: AI in Pharma Operations · New York

Selected Impact

Outcomes, Not Outputs

Real results from production AI deployments — not proofs of concept, not dashboards. Decision intelligence embedded in operations.

$50M+
in prevented inventory write-offs

Inventory Write-Off Prevention — Retail / Distribution

Deployed a predictive inventory AI layer on top of an existing ERP platform, identifying at-risk SKUs 60 days in advance. Prevented $50M+ in annual write-offs within 18 months of production deployment.

35%
operational efficiency improvement

Warehouse Intelligence Platform — Logistics Operator

Designed and deployed an AI-driven warehouse optimization system integrating picking route optimization, labor forecasting, and real-time anomaly detection — resulting in a 35% measured efficiency gain.

15%
reduction in demand forecast error

Demand Forecasting Overhaul — Manufacturing

Replaced a rules-based forecasting model in an ERP system with an ML ensemble approach incorporating external signals. Reduced forecast MAPE by 15 percentage points, directly improving working capital.

Engagement details shared under NDA. Contact for full case study briefings.

Insights

From the Research

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🏭 Supply Chain AI

Why Demand Forecasting Fails in ERP Systems — and How AI Fixes It

Most ERP forecasting modules were designed in an era of stable, seasonal demand. Here is the architecture for replacing them without disrupting operations.

So what: The forecasting problem is not a data problem — it is a model architecture problem embedded in platform assumptions.
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📐 AI Strategy

KPIs Before APIs: The Governance Framework Every CDO Needs Before Deploying AI

The single most common failure mode in enterprise AI is deploying before defining success. Here is the governance framework that prevents it.

So what: Governance is not a compliance overhead — it is the precondition for any ROI measurement to exist.
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🌎 LATAM Perspective

The LATAM AI Advantage: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Argentina and Brazil have more AI talent per capita than most European countries. The narrative of LATAM as a technology recipient — rather than producer — is outdated.

So what: The competitive window for LATAM-anchored AI consultancies is open. It will not remain so indefinitely.
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Media & Press

Coverage and Appearances

IHRIM

"AI 101: A Primer in Artificial Intelligence"

Published Article
CanalAR

"El Nuevo Normal es Digital"

Interview
Eventible / Mentorifi

"Speaker's Corner: Featuring Sergio Mastrogiovanni"

Feature Profile
HR Exchange Network

Speaker — Workforce Transformation Summit

Conference
NYU School of Professional Studies

Faculty Profile — Intelligent Automation

Academic
Your outlet here

Sergio is available for interviews, op-eds, and expert commentary in English and Spanish.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sergio Mastrogiovanni?
Sergio Mastrogiovanni is a data scientist, AI researcher, and founder of Socradata — an operational AI firm focused on enterprise systems in LATAM and North America. He holds a PhD in AI and Sustainable Development, an MBA from NYU Stern, and is an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he teaches Intelligent Automation. He has over 20 years of experience deploying AI and analytics in enterprise environments.
What topics does Sergio speak on?
Sergio speaks on operational AI for enterprise systems, supply chain intelligence, digital transformation in Latin America, smart city governance, AI strategy and deployment methodology, data governance, and the transition from proof-of-concept to production AI. He delivers keynotes, workshops, and panel sessions in English and Spanish.
What is Socradata?
Socradata is an operational AI consultancy co-founded by Sergio Mastrogiovanni, focused on deploying predictive intelligence, anomaly detection, and decision support systems on top of enterprise ERP and WMS platforms. The firm operates across LATAM and the United States, with particular expertise in supply chain, logistics, and public sector digital transformation.
Is Sergio available for media interviews or op-ed contributions?
Yes. Sergio is available for expert commentary, interviews, and bylined contributions on AI, digital transformation, supply chain technology, Latin American technology ecosystems, and data governance. He writes and speaks in both English and Spanish. Use the contact form below to send a media inquiry.
What does "KPIs before APIs" mean?
"KPIs before APIs" is the governance principle at the core of Sergio's and Socradata's methodology: no AI or analytics deployment should begin before the organization has agreed on what success looks like and how it will be measured. Technology selection and deployment come after — not before — the definition of value, accountability, and measurement. This principle prevents the proliferation of technically functional but operationally irrelevant AI deployments.
Contact

Let's Work Together

Available for speaking engagements, consulting projects, executive education, media interviews, and research collaborations — in English and Spanish.

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Speaking Invitations

Keynotes, panels, workshops, and executive forums

sergio@socradata.com
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Consulting & Advisory

Enterprise AI deployments, strategy, and governance

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Media & Press

Interviews, expert commentary, and contributed articles

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WhatsApp (Direct)

For time-sensitive speaking and event inquiries

+1 908 672 6095

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