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Senior Software Engineer
Experienced and continuously evolving Senior Software Engineer with a passion for innovation and scalable systems. Specialized in full-stack development, AI integration, and blockchain technologies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality solutions across diverse domains.
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About Me
Get to know me beyond the code
Who I Am
I'm an experienced Senior Software Engineer focused on innovation and scalable systems. I specialize in full-stack development, AI integration, and blockchain technologies, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact products across different domains.
I enjoy working at the intersection of product and engineering, leading cross-functional teams and translating complex requirements into reliable systems. My recent work includes RAG-based AI assistants, robust data pipelines, and platforms that scale.
Outside of coding, I stay curious and keep learning, taking workshops and experimenting with new ideas to sharpen my craft.
Coding
I love solving complex problems and creating elegant, efficient solutions. The feeling of making something work just right is unmatched.
Gaming
Competitive at heart with a top 100 rank in Dota 2 worldwide and reached top 10 in Path of Exile hardcore league. I enjoy the strategy and skill development in complex games.
Bouldering
I challenge myself on the wall with a max rank of 7A+. When not climbing rocks, I occasionally crash into them while mountainbiking—still working on that balance!
Hiking
I love exploring nature through hiking when I travel. You might find me scaling the Himalayas or getting lost in some remote mountain range—anywhere I can disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.
Professional Experience
My journey through various roles and technologies has shaped me into a versatile and adaptable engineer.
Principal Engineer
Octostar.com
- Led the migration of backend asynchronous workloads from FastAPI background tasks to Temporal.io workers across document, image, video, import/export, delete, upload, and chat processing.
- Designed Temporal-based workflow architecture for long-running AI and data-processing pipelines, improving observability, reliability, and operational control.
- Moved chat execution from the API layer into Temporal to support interruption, orchestration, and future agentic capabilities.
- Built the first evaluation and tracing framework for platform AI chat with LangSmith, creating a feedback loop for regression tracking and chat quality.
- Helped design and implement Chat V2 logic, including agent loop behavior, tool usage patterns, and production debugging workflows.
- Improved AI tool reliability by coaching the team on MCP/FastMCP tool design, schema quality, tool descriptions, and debugging patterns.
- Exposed application functionality to AI agents through MCP tools, enabling richer workflow automation and app-level agent capabilities.
- Prototyped advanced agent capabilities including subagents, OSINT skills, scheduled agent loops, and long-context compaction direction.
Senior Software Engineer
Haskoning
- Developing a RAG chatbot for a civil engineering (naval) company to retrieve, read, and reason over complex technical documents.
- Built an AI-powered RAG chatbot for support and sales teams enabling contextual Q&A over large internal repositories (React, Python, Nest.js, Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI SDK).
- Implemented tracing, evaluation, and observability with Braintrust and Laminar.
- Managed Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform for scalable production deployments and optimized cloud costs.
- Redesigned a production meteorological API for Deltares with queue-based asynchronous processing.
- Built a scalable PDF data-processing backend using OCR and vector embeddings for internal RAG systems.
- Designed a Digital Twin IoT platform with Next.js and a serverless Azure backend, managed via Pulumi.
- Developed complex UI components with Storybook and Cypress; optimized dashboard performance (~40% faster load times).
- Created a Microsoft Word plugin for smart questionnaires to improve report generation efficiency.
Full Stack Engineer
hello energy
- Architected a new email system with Django and Amazon SES, improving delivery reliability and template reuse.
- Developed robust, animated UI components with React, TypeScript, and Mantine built for failure resilience.
- Created a reusable component library with Storybook to bridge design and frontend code.
- Introduced testing strategies across the stack with Vite, Playwright, and React Testing Library.
- Enhanced development tooling with pre-commit hooks, stricter Django linting, and improved Docker environments.
Lead / Full Stack Engineer
C-VERSO
- Designed and implemented full system architecture using Docker, React, and Material UI.
- Developed smart contracts and cryptographic logic in SmartPy for a Tezos-based marketplace.
- Maintained backend services using Express and MongoDB with GraphQL and real-time sync.
- Deployed decentralized storage with IPFS and cloud systems across AWS, Azure, Heroku, and Firebase.
- Mentored junior developers via code reviews and VS Code Live Share.
Backend Engineer (Python)
Oddsdealer
- Engineered ingestion pipelines for heterogeneous sports data sources using FastAPI, Pandas, and asyncio.
- Developed betting logic and settlement formulas from real-time events data.
- Improved event animation UIs using JavaScript and Angular; enhanced backend efficiency with WebSockets.
- Rigorous backend testing with PyTest and Unittest.
Business Automation Consultant
- Automated complex e-commerce workflows using Python, handling PDF invoice parsing, Amazon SP-API data integration, and email parsing.
- Delivered a low-code UI for business managers to interact with the system, increasing operational throughput by 2x.
Education
Formal training that shaped my engineering foundations.
Master's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
Milan, Italy
Focus: Software Engineering, AI Systems, Distributed Architectures
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
University of Bergamo
Bergamo, Italy
Focus: Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Networking
Internship
Next Solution – Lecco, Italy
Embedded firmware development for racing car systems.
Skills & Expertise
A diverse skill set built through years of experience across various technologies and domains.
Years Experience
Companies Worked With
Countries Worked In
Coffee cups
Languages & Frameworks
AI & Data
DevOps & Cloud
Web & Frontend
Blockchain
Testing & Tools
The Art of User Experience
Beyond the technical architecture lies the art of creating experiences that feel magical. I believe great software should hide complexity and delight users at every turn.
The Frontend Illusion
"The best interface is the one you don't notice. It just helps you accomplish your goals without getting in the way."
— My design philosophy
Invisible Complexity
I believe in hiding the complexity of backend systems from users. The best interfaces make complex operations feel simple and intuitive, masking the technical machinery working behind the scenes.
State Management Artistry
Every user interaction is a journey through different states: loading, success, error, and idle. I craft these transitions with care, ensuring users always understand what's happening and never feel lost or confused.
Meaningful Animation
Animations aren't just decorative—they guide attention, create continuity, and provide feedback. I use motion deliberately to enhance understanding and create emotional connections with digital products.
Emotional Design
Great interfaces evoke feelings. I design experiences that delight users with thoughtful micro-interactions, personality, and attention to detail that makes technology feel more human and approachable.
Delightful Details
The magic is in the details. From perfect timing in animations to thoughtful error messages, I believe small touches create memorable experiences that users love to return to.
Visual Harmony
I create interfaces with visual coherence through consistent color theory, typography, and spatial relationships. This harmony reduces cognitive load and makes interfaces feel natural and intuitive.
Intuitive Patterns
I leverage familiar patterns while innovating thoughtfully. Users shouldn't have to think about how to use an interface—it should feel like an extension of their intentions.
User-Centered Thinking
Every decision starts with the user. I practice empathy-driven design, putting myself in users' shoes to create experiences that truly serve their needs, goals, and contexts.
System Design & Architecture
I'm passionate about building scalable, performant, and maintainable systems. My expertise spans from frontend optimization to distributed backend architectures.
Server Architecture & SSR
Expert in React Server Components, Next.js App Router, and server-side rendering strategies. I implement hybrid rendering approaches that optimize for both performance and SEO while maintaining excellent developer experience.
// Example server implementation
export async function ProductPage({ params }) {
// Server Component fetching data
const product = await getProduct(params.id);
return (
<Suspense fallback={<ProductSkeleton />}>
<ProductDetails product={product} />
</Suspense>
);
}System Design Topics I Excel At
C-VERSO Showcase
An in-depth look at one of my most significant projects, showcasing my technical expertise and leadership.
Blockchain-based Digital Asset Platform
Project Overview
C-VERSO is a comprehensive blockchain platform for secure digital asset management and trading. As the Lead Full Stack Engineer, I was responsible for the design and implementation of the infrastructure, user interface, smart contracts, and backend services.
Technologies Used
Key Features
- Secure digital asset management
- Smart contract-based marketplace
- Cryptographic verification
- User authentication and authorization
- Real-time updates and notifications
- Responsive and intuitive user interface
Technical Challenges
- Implementing complex rendering algorithms
- Ensuring security and reliability of smart contracts
- Optimizing performance for large-scale image handling
- Creating a seamless user experience across devices
Regali Perfetti Showcase
An AI-powered gift recommendation platform that helps users find the perfect gift for any occasion.
The Perfect Gift Finder
Regali Perfetti is an innovative AI-powered platform I developed to solve the age-old problem of finding the perfect gift. By combining advanced natural language processing with a comprehensive database of products, the system provides highly personalized gift recommendations based on the recipient's interests, personality, and relationship to the gift-giver.
The project features a clean, intuitive interface that guides users through creating detailed profiles for their gift recipients. These profiles are then analyzed by the AI to generate thoughtful, unique gift suggestions that match the recipient's preferences and the user's budget.
Key Features
AI-Powered Recommendations
Leveraging advanced AI agents to provide personalized gift suggestions based on recipient profiles.
Specialized vector database of products
Understanding complex user requests and preferences through sophisticated RAG techniques.
User-Friendly Interface
Intuitive design that makes finding the perfect gift a delightful experience for users of all ages.
Technologies Used
Other projects and works
A selection of my work across various domains, showcasing my technical skills and creative approach.
Featured Projects
Frontend Masters Journey
Learning from the best in the industry to continuously improve my skills
Lifelong Learning
As a passionate engineer, I believe in continuous learning and skill development. Frontend Masters has been an invaluable resource in my journey, providing in-depth courses taught by industry experts.
Through these courses, I've deepened my understanding of JavaScript fundamentals, mastered modern frameworks like React and Vue, explored creative coding techniques, and stayed up-to-date with the latest industry best practices.
This commitment to learning enables me to bring cutting-edge solutions and best practices to every project I work on.
Featured Courses
Deep JavaScript Foundations
Instructor: Kyle Simpson
Complete Intro to Product Management
Instructor: Brian Holt
TypeScript Fundamentals
Instructor: Mike North
Enterprise UI Development
Instructor: Steve Kinney
Web Performance
Instructor: Steve Kinney
Frontend System Design
Instructor: Evgenii Ray
Places I Currently Call Home
The cities that have shaped who I am
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Where I currently live and work, a city of innovation and modern architecture.
Bergamo, Italy
My hometown, a beautiful city with rich history and stunning landscapes.
Let's Connect
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