Alberto Cecchi

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Alberto Cecchi Biography

Who is Alberto Cecchi? Alberto Cecchi is an educational consultant and CRM expert with over 20 years of experience in higher education. Specializing in the integration of new media into educational settings, he has spearheaded numerous projects for schools and universities worldwide. As an educational consultant, Alberto excels in guiding students who aspire to study abroad and supporting educational institutions in expanding their international presence. His expertise lies in optimizing organizational processes, particularly in admissions and marketing, by leveraging CRM systems for universities like Salesforceand advanced analytics tools.

International Education Consultant

Alberto Cecchi is a Researcher at Alma Mater Europaea University (Maribor, Slovenia). Since 2026, Alberto Cecchi is operating also as an independent consultant in the international education sector. Currently, he is driving innovation in the field through a specialized research project focused on the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational guidance and student orientation processes.

Previously (from 2020 to 2025), Alberto served as a Regional Manager for Sommet Education, representing prestigious (Swiss and French) institutions such as Glion, Les Roches, and École Ducasse. His leadership experience also includes a tenure (2015–2020) as Head of the International Office at the gastronomy campus of UCH-CEU University in Valencia, Spain.

Alberto’s career is grounded in over a decade of academic experience. Between 2000 and 2013, he was an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Urbino and the University of Perugia, where he taught courses on New Media Communication, New Media Design, and Computer Science.

Research and Publications Alberto’s research focuses on Data Analysis and AI to support students decision making in selecting the university and programs where to study. During the last 20 years he authored numerous articles for Italian technical magazines on hypertexts, new media, and social media, alongside presenting at international conferences and European universities.

Books by Alberto Cecchi

  1. 2009: “Informatica e Crittografia” (co-authored with R. Orazi) – Ed. Liguori, Napoli.

  2. 2008: “NMD – New Media Design” – Ed. Sometti, Mantova.

  3. 2002: Contributions to “Web Designers Experiments” by Franco Lanfredi – Sometti Editore, Mantova.

  4. 2001: “Tendenze Dinamiche del Web – Flash e l’Interactive Design” – Ed. Hops, Milan.

Speaking Engagements and Conferences Alberto has delivered keynotes and workshops at numerous prestigious events, including:

  • 2014: 39th ICAF Conference, Spain – “On the notion of Interaction between Food and New Media.”

  • 2006: Future Film Festival, Bologna – “Il web e le trasformazioni del linguaggio televisivo.”

  • 2005: SMAU, Milan – “Visual Radio.”

  • 2002: Webb.it/02 Padova Workshops – “Flash & No Browser,” “Flash & No intro,” and more.

  • 1996: ACM Hypertext ’96, Washington – Poster: “An Hypertext made of Tarots by Italo Calvino.”

Educational Background Alberto holds a Diploma in Computer Science and a Masters Degree in Sociology. His multidisciplinary background underpins his innovative approach to education and new media.

Notable Contributions to the Digital World

  • Founder of The Italian Flash Developers Community Website (1998), fostering growth in Italy’s Adobe Flash market.

  • Managed prominent web design companies from 1997 to 2006, collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the Italian Office of the United Nations, Telecom Italia, and RAI-Italian Television.