About
Highly accomplished and versatile Senior Software Engineer and Technical Leader with over 30 years of experience spanning full-stack development, mobile applications, and system architecture. Proven ability to drive complex projects from conception to deployment, leading high-performing teams and delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries, from telecommunications to media and e-commerce. Adept at leveraging a broad technical skill set, including modern web frameworks, cloud technologies, and low-level programming, to achieve significant business and technical outcomes.
Work
Namecheap, Inc.
|Frontend Team Leader
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Summary
Currently leads frontend development initiatives at Namecheap, Inc., focusing on TypeScript, Next.js, and React.js, while also contributing to backend systems on OpenStack with Kubernetes and related technologies.
Highlights
Led the development of critical frontend applications using TypeScript, Next.js, and React.js, significantly enhancing user experience and performance for millions of users.
Contributed to backend system development on OpenStack, leveraging Kubernetes, CoreOS, ETCD, Fleet, Google cAdvisor, InfluxDB, and Prometheus to ensure scalable and robust infrastructure.
Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate complex frontend and backend systems, streamlining workflows and improving overall product delivery cycles.
wpXtreme, Inc.
|CTO & Co-founder / Lead Developer
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Summary
Co-founded wpXtreme, Inc. and served as CTO and Lead Developer, driving the development of WordPress plugins, themes, and establishing the first dedicated store for WordPress solutions.
Highlights
Co-founded wpXtreme, Inc., overseeing technical strategy and product development from inception to market launch.
Led the analysis, design, and development of the wpXtreme store, establishing it as the pioneering platform for WordPress plugins and themes.
Developed high-impact WordPress plugins and themes, enhancing functionality and user engagement for client websites.
Designed and developed a mini-site for Sky Satellite TV's 'Game of Thrones' Season V, delivering a high-traffic web presence for a major media client.
Saidmade, srl.
|CTO & iOS Lead Developer
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Summary
As CTO & iOS Lead Developer at Saidmade, srl., led mobile and web development for diverse clients, including Panerai and Sony, delivering innovative applications and strategic web solutions.
Highlights
Developed an iPhone application for Panerai, enhancing brand engagement and digital presence for a luxury watch brand.
Engineered a Christmas iPhone application for SONY using Objective-C, successfully delivering a high-quality, interactive mobile experience.
Managed the analysis and development of WordPress multi-sites for Mondadori, improving content delivery and scalability for a major publishing house.
Designed and developed a WordPress theme for YKS (The Blog TV), establishing a robust and visually appealing online platform.
Self-Employed
|Freelance Systems and Web Developer
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Summary
Provided comprehensive systems and web development services as a freelance consultant, delivering custom solutions for diverse clients including N3TV, Poste Italiane, and the Italian Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Highlights
Led the analysis and development for N3TV, contributing to the establishment of Italy's first net television platform.
Consulted for Aleteia and executed a significant website restyling for Poste Italiane (Italian Mail service), enhancing user experience and accessibility.
Designed and produced web solutions for the Italian Ministry of Food and Agriculture in cooperation with B&T Communication, ensuring effective digital communication.
Developed an eGadget game with animation sequences for FORD using ActionScript Flash, meeting specific client marketing objectives.
DS Telematica Srl.
|Senior Developer & Team Leader
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Summary
Served as Senior Developer and Team Leader at DS Telematica Srl., leading the development of critical data monitoring, collection, and application solutions for major telecommunication and news agencies.
Highlights
Developed the 'Lens' application for TIM, enabling real-time monitoring of data collectors, server status, and resource consumption.
Engineered a Unix C driver for ANSA (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata), facilitating efficient information retrieval from the Fulcrum Database.
Designed and implemented 'dS Lipsi,' a press review application using Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, and ASM 80x86, enhancing media monitoring capabilities.
Developed a library in Assembly 80x86 (DLL) for image recognition, demonstrating expertise in low-level system programming and optimization.
Videoscreen, Srl.
|Graphics Designer (Image Compression & Processing Expert)
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Summary
Specialized in graphics design with expertise in image compression and processing at Videoscreen, Srl., creating high-impact video presentations and visual content for diverse clients.
Highlights
Produced compelling video presentations for high-profile clients, including Alenia Spazio (for a Shuttle mission), INPS, and SNAM.
Executed advanced 2D/3D graphics design and Photoshop retouching, significantly enhancing visual quality for various projects.
Utilized industry-leading tools like Silicon Graphics (SGI) and Quantel Workstations for complex image processing and video titling.
Applied expertise in image compression algorithms to optimize visual content for various media applications.
Education
Sun Microsystem
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Certificate
Analysis and Design
Courses
Object-Oriented with UML
Global Knowledge Network in Rome
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Certificate
Programming
Courses
Digital Unix
Global Knowledge Network in Rome
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Certificate
Support
Courses
Windows NT 3.51
N/A
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Diploma
Electronic Industrial
Publications
Skills
Operating Systems
Mac OSX, Unix, Sun-OS, Windows.
Databases
MySQL, ORACLE, SQL-Server, Index Server, FULCRUM, MS-ACCESS.
Development Environments & Tools
Visual Studio Code, PHPStorm, Atom, vim, Git, Subversion, GitHub for Mac, SQLPro, yarn, npm, pnpm, bun, composer.
Programming Languages
ReactJS, TypeScript, C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, PHP, Adobe Flash (Actionscript), Adobe AIR, HTML, XML, CSS, Assembly (Intel 80x86), Assembly (Motorola 680x0), SQL.
Web Frameworks & Libraries
NextJS, React JS, styled-components, Tailwind CSS, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Laravel, Lumen, jQuery, WordPress, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes.
Cloud & DevOps
OpenStack, Kubernetes, CoreOS, ETCD, Fleet, Google cAdvisor, InfluxDB, Prometheus.
Graphics & Design Tools
Photoshop, Affinity, Silicon Graphics (SGI), Quantel Workstation, 2D/3D Graphics Design, Image Compression, Image Processing, Video Titling.