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Alessandro
@alezonin.bsky.social
#DataAnalytics and #SocialNetworkAnalysis adjunct professor

Open to teaming up on research, teaching gigs, workshop facilitation.

🚀 https://linktr.ee/AlessandroZonin

Opinions are my own and sometimes by my German Sheperd.
Dear researchers, check out #ThreadMiner (www.threadminer.net) – an experimental web app for exploring and analyzing #Reddit discussions.

Identify active contributors, extract conversation patterns, and study online community dynamics.

The tool in development and any feedback is welcome!
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Curious about Bluesky and its potential for researchers?
Join me on October 16, 7–9 PM CEST for a hands-on 2-hour #webinar.

You’ll discover:
🔹 Why Bluesky matters
🔹 Hands-on with #Nodiux
🔹 Mentions, hashtags, community detection
🔹 Datasets & slides included

👉 www.eventbrite.it/e/the-rise-o...
September 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thrilled to contribute to KNIME’s Meet Your Customers with my chapter on social media data collection using APIs and KNIME — showing how to extract, process, and analyze user-generated content for actionable insights.

knime.com/knimepress/meet-your-customers

#knime #lowcode #dataanalysis
September 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Excited to speak at this year’s NodeXL Academy Summer School.

🎤 My session: The rise of @Bluesky: a new source for social media network research”

I'll explore how the Bluesky ecosystem offer new ground for Social Network Analysis.

www.smrfoundation.org/2025/06/10/w...

#SNA #NetworkAnalysis
July 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#EU Commission paper on #GenAI. My takeaways:

1️⃣ Broaden access to knowledge but may also deepen existing inequalities
2️⃣ Over-relying on AI risks weakening critical thinking
3️⃣ The GenAI race could widen the skills gap between the ready and the left-behind

op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
June 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Today, nearly 40 students from the Data Analytics course at Università degli Studi di Verona have successfully achieved their KNIME Basic Proficiency Certification. 🚀

This internationally recognized badge certifies their ability to work with #KNIME Analytics Platform.

#univr #dataliteracy
May 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Oggi giornata conclusiva per gli studenti del corso Data Analytics e #BigData Data presso Università di Verona. Sessione di certificazione KNIME superata ⭐️

In bocca al lupo per il vostro percoso di studi, felice di avere mosso insieme i primi passi nel mondo della #dataanalysis
May 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM
🚀 I'm hosting a "Turning Social Media data into actionable insights with ChatGPT" webinar this February 1th.

Join me as we explore the vast world of social media data analysis using #GenerativeAI tools.

🗓️Feb 1 ⏰ 7-9pm UTC | 🌐 Online

Secure your seat now:
www.eventbrite.it/e/turning-so...
January 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Ready to meet other enthusiastic digital entrepreneurs. Going to immerse ourselves in a full day inspiring event in #Milan.

startupitaliaopensummit.eu/winter2023/

#SIOS23 #startups
December 21, 2023 at 7:52 AM
Thrilled to join in the Network Instructors Symposium. Tonight will unveil the new #Socioviz platform available soon for beta testing.

Fascinating be part of that Symposium! great chance to meet other Social Network Analysis instructors and researchers.

www.eventbrite.com/e/network-in...
December 12, 2023 at 5:02 PM
🚀 I'm hosting a "Mastering Gephi for NetworkAnalysis" webinar this November 8th. Join me as we explore the vast world of network analysis and visualization with Gephi.

📅 Nov 8 | ⏰ 4-6pm UTC | 🌐 Online

Seats are limited! Secure yours now:

www.eventbrite.it/e/mastering-...
October 24, 2023 at 9:33 AM
Some personal thoughts and explorations in social media analytics.

Dive deep into the transformative capabilities of generative AI tools in social media analysis. From ChatGPT's potential in SNA to the power of social media scraping.

digitaldatastories.it/2023/10/20/s...
October 20, 2023 at 4:04 PM
As technology advances, the line between life and #DigitalAfterlife blurs. Imagine interacting with a bot version of a loved one who has passed away.
Fascinating, yet raises ethical questions about consent, autonomy, and identity.

spectrum.ieee.org/digital-afte...
October 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Traditional ways of analyzing social interactions with the lenses of social network analysis are being complemented—and in some cases, replaced—by innovative approaches.

Let's bridge the gap between traditional and cutting-edge methodologies with this webinar.

👉 www.eventbrite.it/e/social-net...
October 10, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Google is aggressively expanding its AI healthcare offerings, now with a focus on connected data. This area feels like one with serious transformative potential — with AI having the opportunity to completely revolutionize the medical world.

www.mobihealthnews.com/news/google-...
October 10, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Within organizational culture, behaviors ripple through, influencing far beyond immediate actions. The 'Ripple Effect' shows how our actions impact not just close colleagues but those several degrees away.

www.hrdconnect.com/2023/10/02/t...
October 6, 2023 at 6:11 AM
Reflecting on the splendid afternoon spent at the "Tram of Innovation - SPEED DATE" during Milano Digital Week.

I had the opportunity to meet young enthusiasts ready to build their future.

Grateful for the new friendships, the shared experiences, and the positive energy.
October 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM
🎓 Thrilled to announce that I'll be a tutor at the "Tram dell'Innovazione - SPEED DATE" this October 5th. Eager to share my expertise, learn from others, and help guide the future leaders of our industry. Let's make a difference together!

www.womentech.eu/evento/tram-...

#MilanoDigitalWeek
October 5, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Transforming Social media data for Network Analysis with #ChatGPT.

digitaldatastories.it/2023/09/26/t...
September 26, 2023 at 6:11 PM
🌐 Amazon has made a significant move in the AI sector by agreeing to invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic.

This solidifies Amazon's position in the AI race against giants like Microsoft and Google but also showcases the potential of Anthropic's AI capabilities.

techcrunch.com/2023/09/25/a...
September 26, 2023 at 10:46 AM
Amazon's Alexa gets a generative AI makeover, aiming for more natural, human-like conversations. With the new large language model (LLM), Alexa offers open-ended chats, context maintenance, and personalization.

synthedia.substack.com/p/amazon-ale...
September 25, 2023 at 5:45 AM
Google's Bard vs. Microsoft's Copilot: While Bard offers feature integrations and domain-specific capabilities, Copilot presents as an integrated system. Yet, Bard's simplicity and integration might just give it an edge. 🤖🔄 #BardVsCopilot

synthedia.substack.com/p/microsoft-...
September 25, 2023 at 5:44 AM
#Google introduces #Bard Extensions.

Integrations with Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Drive, and more, it offers a seamless way to access and collaborate across multiple platforms.

🌐https://blog.google/products/bard/google-bard-new-features-update-sept-2023/
September 25, 2023 at 5:42 AM
Interested in mastering #socialmedia scraping?
Join us on this upcoming 2-hours webinar perfect for marketers, researchers, and data enthusiasts.

www.eventbrite.it/e/mastering-...
September 21, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Dall-E 3 will be available to #ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers in October via the API, the company said. Users can type in a request for an image and tweak the prompt through conversations with ChatGPT.

techcrunch.com/2023/09/20/o...
September 21, 2023 at 12:41 PM