Our Team - Sophia Training & Consulting

About SOPHIA

Growing AI Capabilities for Smarter Decisions and Bigger Impact

Inspired by the Ancient Greek word sophía (σοφία), meaning wisdom and intelligence, SOPHIA reflects our belief that AI becomes truly powerful when organizations build the capabilities to understand, apply, and scale it effectively. Our mission is to equip professionals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and strategic mindset to turn artificial intelligence into action, transforming emerging technology into stronger decisions, new ways of working, and meaningful, measurable business impact.

Diverse Expertise. One Shared Mission.

SOPHIA is powered by a team of experts with diverse professional backgrounds and deep industry experience across AI, strategy, technology, and transformation. We combine academic rigor with practical expertise to help organizations build the capabilities needed to turn AI into meaningful, measurable impact.

Built Around Your Business. Designed to Build Capability.

We believe effective AI training starts with understanding how an organization actually works. We assess the client’s business context, key processes, existing technology, and current team capabilities before designing a tailored learning journey. The result is practical, relevant training grounded in real workflows and use cases.

Advising Think Tanks, Businesses, and Non-Profits Worldwide.

Our team helps leaders cut through complexity, identify where AI can create real value, and translate emerging technologies into practical solutions. Drawing on experience across industries and geographies, we bring together strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a commitment to responsible innovation and continuous learning.

Leadership Team

Matilde D’Amelio

CEO / Founder

Dr Matilde D’Amelio is the driving force behind SOPHIA. With over 15 years of global experience in AI, data strategy, and digital transformation, she brings a rare blend of academic rigour and practical insight to every engagement.

Stefania Brancato

Regional Manager, GCC & MENA

Based in Dubai, Stefania is a dynamic business professional with nearly a decade of experience in the GCC, helping organizations across different industries drive digital transformation and achieve their strategic goals. A multi-title Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, Stefania brings the same dedication to every challenge she takes on.

Elisa Tenivella

Regional Manager, Singapore & APAC

Based in Singapore, Elisa is a Program Management professional fluent in Chinese, with 14+ years of experience driving complex digital projects and partnerships across China, the USA, and Europe. She specialises in bridging the gap between business and technology, enabling successful digital transformation and leading effective change management initiatives that deliver measurable value.

Angela Maria D’Amelio

Global Project Manager

Angela Maria is an experienced Project Manager, supporting the delivery of large-scale AI and digital training programmes for international clients. She oversees program coordination, training operations and logistics, ensuring smooth delivery across trainers, clients and internal teams.