Phil Calzavara
Engineer & Data Scientist
I'm Phil, a dedicated engineer and data scientist, founder of dreamstories. - a platform for crafting high-quality, personalized stories with tailored illustrations.
Previously, I was a Data Scientist at Uber and first Data Scientist at kencko.
I hold degrees in Computer Science & Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan and in Data Science from Polytechnic University of Madrid in Spain.
Working with companies of various sizes has given me a global perspective. Additionally, I am fluent in four languages and proficient in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
September 2023
dreamstories. is a unique platform for creating high-quality personalized stories, tailored to each individual and shipped directly to your home.
As the solo founder, I build the AI models that make each story unique, complemented by leadership in marketing and product development.
dreamstories. represents a novel intersection between art and data science, offering an immersive experience where you become the hero of your stories!
March 2022
At Uber, I designed data-driven payment systems that ensured seamless transactions for millions of daily trips.
I conducted experiments on products affecting over 20 million daily trips, contributing to more than $10 million in combined annual gross bookings.
Furthermore, I developed advanced data pipelines to track user experiences with Uber's products, specifically on Uber Rides and Eats.
Sept 2019
At kencko, as the first Data Scientist and early employee, I established the data architecture, created ETL pipelines and implemented BI tools.
During my tenure, I offered strategic insights to the CEO and CBO, playing a role in raising $10 million in Series A funding, a milestone featured on Tech Crunch.
I also designed and maintained the most strategic KPIs, measuring the acquisition and retention of subscribers.
Feb 2019
At Geoblink, I utilized geolocated datasets to build Machine Learning models predicting the unemployment rate and disposable income of Spanish households.
Additionally, I built ETL pipelines on Airflow to fetch, transform, and store data, contributing to model development.
This work earned me the highest grade at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and constituted a significant portion of my Master's thesis.
