About me
Hi! My name is David. ๐๐ป
I'm a Software Engineering enthusiast with 16 years of experience in the field and I'm especially passionate about clean code, functional programming, and engineering management.
I'm currently leading a super-talented Software Engineering team @ ProntoPro, building the best service marketplace in Europe.
In my life, I lived in the following towns - in the following order: Angri ๐ฎ๐น, Sant'Antonio Abate ๐ฎ๐น, Urbino ๐ฎ๐น, Camerino ๐ฎ๐น, Reykjavik ๐ฎ๐ธ, Kalisz ๐ต๐ฑ, Poznan ๐ต๐ฑ, Warsaw ๐ต๐ฑ, Ancona ๐ฎ๐น, Milan ๐ฎ๐น, Rome ๐ฎ๐น.
Married with Laura since 2019. ๐
Experience
Head of Software Engineering
ProntoPro
2021 - now
Rome, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Shaping technology strategy
- Attracting and mentoring talented Software Engineers
- Supervise architectural decisions
- Improve and innovate the product development workflow
Technology:
- React, Next.js, NodeJS, ExpressJS, Symfony
- Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
- TypeScript, PHP, Go
Tech Lead
ProntoPro
2018 โ 2021
Rome, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Foster team success and growth
- Supervise the Squad's architectural decisions
- Defend and enhance the Squad's product development workflow
- Design and develop product features for web and native applications
Technology:
- React, Next.js, NodeJS, ExpressJS, Symfony, Twig
- Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
- TypeScript, PHP, HTML, CSS/SASS
Frontend Lead
ProntoPro
2017 โ 2021
Milan, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Hire and train
- Supervise Frontend architectural decisions
- Improve the Frontend technical standards
- Foster technological innovation in the Frontend team
Technology:
- React, Redux, Reselect, ImmutableJS, io-ts, fp-ts
- Next.js, NodeJS, ExpressJS
- JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SASS
Senior Software Engineer
ProntoPro
2016 โ 2017
Milan, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop product features for web and native applications
- Write unit and integration tests
Technology:
- React, Redux, Reselect, ImmutableJS, jQuery
- NodeJS, ExpressJS, Symfony, Twig
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS/SASS
Software Consultant
The Hive CoWorking & Incubator
2015 - 2016
Ancona, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop websites and web applications
- Manage projects and teams with Scrum methodologies
- Hire and train
Technology:
- AngularJS, Meteor
- NodeJS, ExpressJS, MongoDB
- JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SASS
JavaScript Trainer
ArToo Campus
2015 - 2016
Ancona, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Prepare teaching materials
- Deliver lectures and seminars
- Check and assess students work
Technology:
- AngularJS
- NodeJS, ExpressJS, MongoDB
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS/SASS
Software Consultant
Sida Group Srl
2014 - 2016
Ancona, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop APIs, middlewares, web applications
- Optimize existing software
- Hire and train
Technology:
- AngularJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS
- JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
Tech Lead
WeBox Studio
2013 - 2016
Ancona, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop websites, desktop and web applications, APIs, middlewares
- Foster team success and growth
- Hire and train
Technology:
- AngularJS, jQuery, Meteor
- NodeJS, ExpressJS, MongoDB, MySQL, Elasticsearch
- JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SASS
Software Engineer
Coworkingness Consulting
2012 - 2014
Poznaล, Poland
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop websites
- Perform business requirements analysis
Technology:
- AngularJS
- NodeJS, MongoDB
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS/SASS
Software Engineer
CADIA
2011 - 2012
Reykjavik, Iceland
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop smart home management platforms
- Design and develop virtual environments
Technology:
- JavaScript, Python, Panda 3D
Software Engineer
Computer Sistemi Group
2008
Fano, Italy
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop management systems
- Perform business requirements analysis
Technology:
- Java EE, C#
Education
Hรกskรณlinn รญ Reykjavรญk
Master's Degree in Computer Science
2010 โ 2012
Grade: 9/10
In my Master's Degree study path I mainly focused on the following subjects:
- Machine learning
- Virtual environments
- Human-Computer Interfaces
University of Camerino
Master's Degree in Computer Science
2010 โ 2012
Grade: 110/110 and honors
In my Master's Degree study path I mainly focused on the following subjects:
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Complex System Design
- Distributed Calculus and Coordination
University of Urbino
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
2006 โ 2010
Grade: 110/110
In my Bachelor's Degree study path I mainly focused on the following subjects:
- Programming Languages and Compilers
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Networks / Internet security
- Databases
Articles & talks
Autonomous decision-making in Software Engineering
ProntoPro Engineering blog
21/07/2021
How we foster autonomous decision-making in ProntoPro.
How we recruit talented Engineers in ProntoPro.
Some details about the launch of a new Growth framework for Software Engineers in ProntoPro.
In this talk I explain how in ProntoPro we managed to have one codebase for multiple platforms and what are the advantages and disadvantages of setting up and maintaining such a solution. The talk is in Italian. Slides are in English.
Designers and developers tend to look at UI components with different eyes. In this talk I share the role React had in ProntoPro in aligning their points of view.
Backed with โค๏ธ, TypeScript, React, styled-components, Next.js. Hosted on Vercel.