MSc Chemistry & Business Studies, University of Zurich
Sep 2024 – Jul 2026
Interdisciplinary: chemistry, pharma, business strategy, procurement, quantitative decision-making.
Lorenzo Sivillica
I understand what companies make, and what makes them valuable.
LinkedInZug, SwitzerlandAuthorised to work in Switzerland and the EU
Profile
- Science-level understanding of companies. Chemicals, pharma, materials and energy, judged on their substance.
- Turning complexity into decisions. Structured, quantitative analysis: many variables, the few drivers that matter, one clear recommendation.
- From idea to reality. I don't stop at the analysis. I co-founded Ambrio, built the product myself and work AI-native.
Education
Master's thesis with KUORI GmbH, University of Zurich
Aug 2025 – May 2026
Built a combined life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) framework and decision tool for polymer process pathways: comparing cost, environmental footprint and feasibility, identifying the key value drivers and supporting process optimisation.
BSc Chemistry & Business Studies, University of Zurich
Sep 2021 – Jul 2024
Bachelor's thesis: synthesised and analysed water-splitting catalysts and assessed the feasibility of green hydrogen.
Experience
Project Management Intern, Interactive Brokers Financial Services AG
Mar – May 2025
Managed end-to-end requests across internal stakeholders in a regulated environment.
Improved transparency and throughput through standardised workflows and Excel and PowerPoint tracking.
Entrepreneurial
Co-founder & Tech Lead, Ambrio
2026 – Dec 2026
A Swiss iOS and Android app for planning shared experiences with friends. Co-founded with two friends; closed beta, Swiss launch planned for end of 2026.
Built the app and the website end to end through vibe-coding (AI-assisted development) with multiple AI systems.
Founder & Host, Eyewitness To Genius Podcast
Jan 2026 – present
Weekly show produced end to end: research, scripting, recording, editing, distribution (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts).
Skills
Excel modelling and scenario analysis · Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) · Process optimisation · Market and company research · Financial modelling and valuation (incl. DCF) · PowerPoint · Data analysis and KPI tracking · Project management · Confluence and Jira · Vibe-coding (AI-assisted development) · App and website development
Languages
- Swiss German Native
- German Native
- Italian Native
- English C2
- French B2
- Spanish A2
Interests
Kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, guitar and singing, non-fiction reading.