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AI & data science consultant intern

CompanyARAD Digital SRL
LocationBologna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an intern, you will support consultants in analyzing data and translating insights into strategic recommendations. You will collaborate on digital business initiatives and contribute to internal R&D initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
26
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
ARAD è una boutique di consulenza strategica omnichannel, dal 2023 proud partner di GELLIFY, che si occupa di aiutare sia grandi aziende che start up italiane e internazionali a creare o migliorare il proprio business attraverso le opportunità offerte dal digitale, supportandole nel definire la strategia più adeguata al loro scenario operativo e seguendole nell’implementazione. Il nostro punto di forza è lo sviluppo di strategie finalizzate alla trasformazione digitale delle aziende, partendo da un assessment digitale preliminare, fino al raggiungimento di un’ottimizzazione della performance tramite l’uso di avanzati strumenti analitici. Ci occupiamo anche dell’espansione dell’offerta aziendale, tramite la progettazione offline di servizi e prodotti e offriamo assistenza nella loro implementazione, selezionando accuratamente piattaforme e provider di alta qualità. We are a digital consultancy boutique, proud partner of GELLIFY since 2023, assisting both Italian and international large companies and startups in creating or improving their business, taking all the chances offered by the digital world, supporting them in defining the most fit strategy to their operating landscape and following them into its implementation. Our major strength is the development of digital transformation strategies for companies, starting from a preliminary digital assessment and leading to the achievement of performance optimization through the use of advanced analytics tools. We also take care of the brand’s offer expansion, through the offline design of services and products, and we offer assistance for their implementation, accurately choosing high quality platforms and providers.
About the Role
<h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">#WEARAD</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:12pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">ARAD is a strategic consulting company operating in the field of digital transformation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We help both large international companies and Italian start-ups to create or improve their business through the opportunities offered by digital, supporting them in defining the most appropriate strategy for their operating scenario and following them in its implementation. The sectors in which we operate primarily are retail, grocery, food &amp; beverage and fashion.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are looking for inspired talents, digital enthusiasts who want to grow professionally in a fast and stimulating environment, taking advantage of the opportunity to be directly involved right away on various and complex projects, ranging from strategic to organizational consultancy, from optimization of e-commerce performance to product management, from the set up of digital channels to business development.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;text-indent: 21.259842519685044pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Why work with us?</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;padding:12pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">At ARAD we work every day to affirm a new way of consulting: simpler, more efficient, more humane. Even if we are a small team, we manage projects for big brands and every member of the team is actively involved and gains experience daily. One of our core values is the spirit of collaboration, we help each other as we all work for the same goal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We put people first</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;- life can be hard, we actively try to make it easier: for instance, we combined on-premises (either in our Bologna or Milan offices) and remote working before it was cool.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We value ideas</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;- all ideas are worth sharing but most importantly hearing, no matter where they come from: we debate (friendly), we choose the path and we all commit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We strive for greatness</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;- we are proud to have both great clients from a wide range of different industries and great talents to push our limits further every day.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We grow with you</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;- having a small team means that every new addition has a deep impact on our dynamics and shapes the way to the ARAD of the future.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We have fun along the way</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;- we are a cohesive bunch of characters but we are always open to welcoming new friends to the party!</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:4pt;padding:6pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you will do</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">As an intern, you will support our consultants in:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Analyzing and interpreting structured and unstructured data from various digital sources.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Translating analytical outputs into clear insights and strategic recommendations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborating with cross-functional teams on digital business initiatives (e.g., e-commerce, CRM, customer journeys).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Learning directly from former managers with extensive experience in digital business (a key ARAD differentiator).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Supporting ARAD’s internal training initiatives and competence evolution programs, contributing to the development of knowledge assets and AI-based tools for consulting.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Contributing to internal R&amp;D initiatives, experimenting with AI-based tools and machine learning solutions to support consulting activities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Developing prototypes and internal accelerators leveraging data, generative AI, and predictive modeling, with direct application to strategic consulting projects for top European companies.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Developing dashboards and visual tools to effectively communicate findings.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;text-indent: -18pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:6pt 0pt 4pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you must have</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Recently graduated or currently completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Physics or related fields).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Basic proficiency in Python and main data libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, data visualization, and basic concepts of generative AI.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of SQL or relational databases.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Interest in digital technologies and digital transformation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Good command of English (B2 level or higher).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Curiosity about emerging technologies and eagerness to learn quickly.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Good proficiency with Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation).</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;text-indent: -18pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:6pt 0pt 4pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bonus points for</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Academic or project-based experience with generative AI, NLP, predictive modeling, or tools such as ChatGPT/Claude, Lovable, Hugging Face, LangChain, etc.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience in university projects, hackathons, or teamwork across disciplines.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Interest in digital technologies and digital transformation.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;text-indent: -18pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:18pt 0pt 4pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">What we offer</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">A 6-month full-time reimbursed internship with the possibility of a permanent hire upon successful completion.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Internship based in Bologna (hybrid mode).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hands-on training on real digital transformation projects.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Direct mentorship from a senior consultant, who will closely guide your professional growth and development.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Exposure to strategic digital transformation projects for top European companies, with a strong focus on fashion and omnichannel business.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Growth opportunities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting environment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;"><br></p>
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PythonData AnalysisMachine LearningData VisualizationSQLExcelGenerative AIPredictive ModelingCollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDigital TechnologiesCRME-commerceCustomer JourneysBI Tools