Marco Bernasconi
About Marco Bernasconi
Marco Bernasconi is a Senior Director of Engineering at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, with a strong background in technology and engineering. He holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering and has held various leadership roles at notable companies such as Expedia Group and GoDaddy.
Current Position at Nerdy
Marco Bernasconi serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy Company. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's engineering initiatives. His role involves overseeing engineering teams and driving technology strategies to enhance educational services.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Marco Bernasconi worked at Expedia Group in various leadership positions. He served as Director of Technology from 2018 to 2021 and as Senior Director of Technology from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing technology projects and leading engineering teams in Chicago, Illinois. He also worked at GoDaddy as Director of Technology for one year from 2022 to 2023.
Educational Background in Engineering and Computer Science
Marco Bernasconi has a strong educational foundation in engineering and computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Milano between 1999 and 2006. He furthered his studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science and later a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2010 to 2011.
Military Service Background
Before pursuing a career in technology, Marco Bernasconi served in the Esercito Italiano, the Italian Army, as a Special Operations Specialist from 1996 to 1998. This experience contributed to his skills in leadership and teamwork, which he later applied in his technology roles.