Dr. Alessio Bonti

 With almost 10 years of experience in delivering IT projects for the largest firms and an active industry research background, I balance myself between cutting edge innovation and well-designed products to provide outstanding client experiences. I try to stay on top of trends and buzz words, keeping an eye on the next big things, this allowed me to be part of some of IBM’s largest ventures, including the opportunity to fight skin Cancer with AI, and develop one of the largest blockchain-based supply chain solutions in the world. When I am not too busy, I work on my private startup projects, writing actual lines of code.  Launchpad is my latest baby, I left IBM Research Australia to create my own lab inside Deakin University and create tomorrows greatest Software Engineers, we find raw talents, we mix them with professionals, and we deliver products to clients at a fraction of the cost.  

PhD in Computer Science   (2012)         Deakin University(Australia)      

Master Diploma in Research Commercialization   (2010)         RMIT University (Australia)

BSc(Hons) in Computer Science, Software Engineering      (2008)      Deakin University

Certifications

Agile practitioner Certification, IBM, 2015 

UX consultant Certification, IBM 2017

I have been very lucky in my career, always doing what I like and at the same time, promote the technology. During my time at IBM, I led the Prototype Development team, here I was able to meet clients from every part of the business, travel and really enjoy a great team experience. 

2021- Now   Deakin University, Director Of Innovation

2018-2020   Deakin University, Lecturer in Computer Science

2012-2018    IBM Research Australia

Internal

• EatSmart (IPAN) 10K 
• Let’s Grow (IPAN) 70K
• MyMaps (School of Psychology) 105K
• ARC Seed - Blockchain for Smart legal contracts 17K
• Userx 9K for Shout
• Minor Equipment Scheme 2019 11K
• Ecogame 7K
• Mobility As A Service 40K 
• Deakin SEBE Faculty Research grants 2018 IOT on the Edge Blockchain, 40K
• DURN – Deakin University Research Network for End of Life Treatments 100K
• C4NET - Deakin Microgrid project 110K
• ProfAI - 10K 
• Teacher Survey - 20K
• Smart Grid Geelong - 250K

External

• NSW Chatbot for Depression 110K 
• VR for teaching English 150K
• C4NET 70K 
• Roots 10K
• Blockchain for security indoor 11K 
• Meredith Dairies 14K
• Summer Tech 42K

IBM PSA – BlockChain                 | 2017- POC, largest logistics Blockchain until then

IBM KYC – Blockchain                  | 2017 – POC

Bendigo Bank                                │ 2015, $1 M

NZ Ministry of Social Development        | 2015,  $1 M

Telstra Social Manager                 | 2015, $300 K

Qantas                                              | 2016, POC

New Crest Mining                         | 2016, POC

Australian Red Cross – Crisis Tracker  | 2015

Melanoma Skin Analyses IBM   | 2017 – now IBM flagship application (Watson for oncology)

KaD – Collection of Prototypes IBM                       | 2015-17 internal showcase 

I currently supervise 

2 honours students

1 master by research student

3 PhD students