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As a Software Engineering Manager at Preset, I stay hands-on with coding and collaborate closely with my team on software architecture decisions and implementation.● Individual Contribution: Continuously contribute as an individual contributor to support the team in building exceptionally architected web applications utilizing React.js, Typescript, Redux, and Flask.● Talent Acquisition: Actively involved in the hiring and interviewing processes, successfully recruiting talent to… Show more As a Software Engineering Manager at Preset, I stay hands-on with coding and collaborate closely with my team on software architecture decisions and implementation.● Individual Contribution: Continuously contribute as an individual contributor to support the team in building exceptionally architected web applications utilizing React.js, Typescript, Redux, and Flask.● Talent Acquisition: Actively involved in the hiring and interviewing processes, successfully recruiting talent to strengthen our engineering capabilities. Developed and refined interview strategies to identify candidates with high potential and alignment with our core values.● Team Management: Manage and mentor a dedicated team of four junior software engineers, providing ongoing coaching and professional development to foster their growth in software engineering competencies.● Leadership and Development: Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team, encouraging proactive problem-solving and ownership of projects. Show less

At Preset, my role is pivotal in both maintaining Apache Superset and creating specialized features for our enterprise clients. My work involves enhancing core product functionalities and pioneering new technologies to meet specific business needs. Key accomplishments include:● AI Assist: Developed a production-ready text-to-SQL solution leveraging advanced NLP technologies like LangChain and GPT, enhancing user interaction with database queries through natural language processing.●… Show more At Preset, my role is pivotal in both maintaining Apache Superset and creating specialized features for our enterprise clients. My work involves enhancing core product functionalities and pioneering new technologies to meet specific business needs. Key accomplishments include:● AI Assist: Developed a production-ready text-to-SQL solution leveraging advanced NLP technologies like LangChain and GPT, enhancing user interaction with database queries through natural language processing.● RAG Architecture: Implemented a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture to enrich database metadata handling, improving the efficiency and accuracy of data retrieval and management.● Frontend Engineering: Led the development of sophisticated frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and Emotion, coupled with Redux for state management, focusing on pixel-perfect user interfaces.● Comprehensive Testing Frameworks: Established robust testing procedures including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress, ensuring high reliability.● Backend Development: Contributed to the development of backend services utilizing Python, Flask, FAB (Flask-AppBuilder), and SQLAlchemy. Show less

In my leadership role as a member of the Apache Superset Project Management Committee (PMC) and Chair of the Development Experience & Quality operational group, I contribute to the project's strategic direction and operational excellence. Key responsibilities and achievements include:● DevEx & Quality: As Chair, I oversee the DevEx & Quality group, setting the agenda and leading initiatives to enhance the development experience and ensure the highest quality standards across Apache… Show more In my leadership role as a member of the Apache Superset Project Management Committee (PMC) and Chair of the Development Experience & Quality operational group, I contribute to the project's strategic direction and operational excellence. Key responsibilities and achievements include:● DevEx & Quality: As Chair, I oversee the DevEx & Quality group, setting the agenda and leading initiatives to enhance the development experience and ensure the highest quality standards across Apache Superset.● Project Oversight and Governance: Actively participate in the PMC to guide the overall project strategy, contributing to the governance and policy-making to foster a robust, open-source community.● Quality Enhancement Initiatives: Initiate and implement strategic improvements in software quality and developer experience, driving the adoption of best practices and new technologies to enhance project efficiency and contributor satisfaction.● Community Building and Mentorship: Lead by example in building a supportive and collaborative environment, mentoring new contributors, and promoting an inclusive community that encourages innovation and participation. Show less

As an active contributor and committer to Apache Superset, I have authored ~300 pull requests, with a deep focus on enhancing dashboard development capabilities. Key contributions include:● Dashboard Development Expertise: Specialized in the design and implementation of advanced dashboard features, significantly improving the functionality and user experience of Apache Superset, a leading open-source data visualization tool.● Community Leadership and Collaboration: Played a crucial… Show more As an active contributor and committer to Apache Superset, I have authored ~300 pull requests, with a deep focus on enhancing dashboard development capabilities. Key contributions include:● Dashboard Development Expertise: Specialized in the design and implementation of advanced dashboard features, significantly improving the functionality and user experience of Apache Superset, a leading open-source data visualization tool.● Community Leadership and Collaboration: Played a crucial role in the development community, collaborating with other contributors to drive innovations and improvements, ensuring that new features meet the highest standards of usability and performance.● Technical Contribution and Impact: My contributions have led to major enhancements in dashboard interactivity and data representation, enabling users to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets more effectively. Show less

Qatar

At QDB, I spearheaded the frontend development team for LEAP, an innovative investment banking application designed to revolutionize access to credit for SMEs in Qatar. Key responsibilities and achievements include:● Team Leadership and Talent Development: Directed a dynamic team of three web specialists (front-end and back-end), overseeing the interviewing, hiring, and training processes to ensure the team's alignment with high standards of development practices.● Frontend… Show more At QDB, I spearheaded the frontend development team for LEAP, an innovative investment banking application designed to revolutionize access to credit for SMEs in Qatar. Key responsibilities and achievements include:● Team Leadership and Talent Development: Directed a dynamic team of three web specialists (front-end and back-end), overseeing the interviewing, hiring, and training processes to ensure the team's alignment with high standards of development practices.● Frontend Architecture: Architected and developed the frontend of the LEAP application using React, TypeScript, Styled Components, and Redux, resulting in a robust, scalable, and maintainable system.● Quality Assurance and Testing: Implemented comprehensive unit and integration testing frameworks using Jest and React Testing Library to maintain high-quality code and application reliability.● Version Control Expertise: Managed code integration and version control using Azure Repos, facilitating streamlined updates and collaborative development processes.● Standards for Development Excellence: Established rigorous developer guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all phases of the development lifecycle. Show less

Italy

As a co-founder of one of the earliest blockchain platforms designed to financially support open-source initiatives, I led the creation and strategic direction of the technology. Key contributions include:● Engineering Leadership: Directed a skilled team of three software developers across front-end and back-end, ensuring high-quality software solutions. Actively involved in interviewing and hiring processes.● Community Building and Management: Cultivated and maintained an active… Show more As a co-founder of one of the earliest blockchain platforms designed to financially support open-source initiatives, I led the creation and strategic direction of the technology. Key contributions include:● Engineering Leadership: Directed a skilled team of three software developers across front-end and back-end, ensuring high-quality software solutions. Actively involved in interviewing and hiring processes.● Community Building and Management: Cultivated and maintained an active community of over 50 expert reviewers, enhancing collaborative development and continuous engagement.● Contribution Review Processes: Oversaw the processing of thousands of reviews for open-source contributions, establishing and refining workflows that upheld high standards of quality.● Standards for Development: Developed comprehensive developer guidelines to ensure quality and consistency in contributions.● Proof of Concept (POC) Application: Led the development of a POC application utilizing React.js, MongoDB, Node.js, and interfaces with blockchain protocols, demonstrating the viability of the platform in supporting open-source projects. Show less

Essen Area, Germany

In this role, I managed the architecture and development of a cutting-edge B2B, PWA, offline-first solution (MVP) aimed at enhancing the sales process for E.ON, a major enterprise in the energy sector. Key achievements include:● Team Leadership: Directed and mentored a dynamic team of two web specialists (front-end and full-stack), fostering an environment of innovation and high performance.● Sales Dashboard Development: Engineered a comprehensive sales dashboard, integrating… Show more In this role, I managed the architecture and development of a cutting-edge B2B, PWA, offline-first solution (MVP) aimed at enhancing the sales process for E.ON, a major enterprise in the energy sector. Key achievements include:● Team Leadership: Directed and mentored a dynamic team of two web specialists (front-end and full-stack), fostering an environment of innovation and high performance.● Sales Dashboard Development: Engineered a comprehensive sales dashboard, integrating complex data visualization tools that enabled real-time sales tracking and analytics.● Frontend Architecture: Spearheaded the architecture and development of the frontend web application utilizing React.js, Redux, and TypeScript, creating a robust, scalable, and maintainable platform to improve sales efficiency.● Hybrid Application Development: Led the development of a hybrid Android application using Cordova, effectively extending the platform's reach and usability in mobile environments. Show less

Rome, Latium, Italy

At GoPillar (formerly CoContest), I led the frontend development for the launch of Pillar, a new version of the web platform designed to revolutionize user engagement. My role as Lead Frontend Engineer involved spearheading both development and strategic implementation. Key accomplishments include:● React.js Development: Directed and implemented the frontend development of the GoPillar platform using React.js, focusing on creating a responsive, intuitive, and scalable user interface… Show more At GoPillar (formerly CoContest), I led the frontend development for the launch of Pillar, a new version of the web platform designed to revolutionize user engagement. My role as Lead Frontend Engineer involved spearheading both development and strategic implementation. Key accomplishments include:● React.js Development: Directed and implemented the frontend development of the GoPillar platform using React.js, focusing on creating a responsive, intuitive, and scalable user interface that supports extensive data interaction.● State Management: Managed application state using Redux, ensuring seamless data flow and state consistency across the platform.● Component Design: Developed and integrated visually appealing and functional components using Materialize, enhancing user experience and interface aesthetics.● API Integration: Led the integration of REST API services, built using Node.js and MongoDB. Show less

Rome Area, Italy

As the Lead Web Engineer, I spearheaded the development of core products, focusing on three vertical solutions in data analysis and social media. My role involved significant architectural design and innovative technology implementation. Key achievements include:● Frontend Architecture: Layed the foundational architecture for the frontend stack, optimizing for scalability and performance to support extensive data analysis and visualization needs.● Real-Time Data Solutions:… Show more As the Lead Web Engineer, I spearheaded the development of core products, focusing on three vertical solutions in data analysis and social media. My role involved significant architectural design and innovative technology implementation. Key achievements include:● Frontend Architecture: Layed the foundational architecture for the frontend stack, optimizing for scalability and performance to support extensive data analysis and visualization needs.● Real-Time Data Solutions: Integrated REST API services for real-time data ingestion from various social media platforms.● Advanced Dashboard Development: Contributed to the creation of dynamic dashboards using popular charting libraries, translating complex datasets into intuitive and visually compelling stories that facilitate informed decision-making.● Rapid Mobile Prototyping: Developed mobile prototypes using vanilla JS and Cordova, enabling quick iteration and user feedback loops essential for agile development cycles.● Sophisticated Interface Development: Directed the development of user interfaces utilizing Angular and vanilla JS, focusing on creating engaging, performant, and pixel-perfect visual experiences. Show less

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

In a pivotal leadership role, I managed a high-value e-commerce client project, driving the project lifecycle and ensuring alignment with multimillion-dollar revenue expectations. Key accomplishments include:● Strategic Technical Leadership: Collaborated directly with the CEO and senior management to convert complex business requirements into structured technical initiatives.● Project Management: Directed the full project lifecycle, guaranteeing adherence to strict timelines, budget… Show more In a pivotal leadership role, I managed a high-value e-commerce client project, driving the project lifecycle and ensuring alignment with multimillion-dollar revenue expectations. Key accomplishments include:● Strategic Technical Leadership: Collaborated directly with the CEO and senior management to convert complex business requirements into structured technical initiatives.● Project Management: Directed the full project lifecycle, guaranteeing adherence to strict timelines, budget constraints, and specifications. Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize project deliverables and enhance decision-making processes.● Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Coordinated interactions between a large-scale in-house client team of over 50 professionals and our internal development team, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow.● Development Team Leadership: Led and expanded a cohesive team of 6 front-end and back-end developers through strategic hiring and rigorous interview processes. Show less

Milan Area, Italy

At Deveyes Group, I served as a full-time in-house web specialist, spearheading the development and optimization of key projects. Notable contributions include:● Data Visualization and Ingestion: Orchestrated the data pipeline for complex administrative dashboards, enhancing data accessibility and insights for business decision-making.● Database Architecture: Designed and managed scalable database solutions that supported real-time data processing and visualization, contributing to… Show more At Deveyes Group, I served as a full-time in-house web specialist, spearheading the development and optimization of key projects. Notable contributions include:● Data Visualization and Ingestion: Orchestrated the data pipeline for complex administrative dashboards, enhancing data accessibility and insights for business decision-making.● Database Architecture: Designed and managed scalable database solutions that supported real-time data processing and visualization, contributing to robust backend systems.● API Development: Led the development of PHP REST APIs for a range of applications, from mobile platforms to web-based games, facilitating seamless data integration and real-time user interactions.● Platform Architecture: Engineered comprehensive B2B and B2C platforms using Laravel and CodeIgniter, incorporating vanilla JavaScript to ensure responsive and intuitive user interfaces. Show less

Italy

As a Web Engineering Consultant, I played a pivotal role in collaborating with subject matter experts to advance the deployment of innovative technologies. Key achievements include:● Data Visualization: Engineered and launched real-time interactive web dashboards to visually represent viewer engagement metrics for high-profile French television events, enhancing decision-making and viewer insights.● Sentiment Analysis: Developed a robust data ingestion system to collect and analyze… Show more As a Web Engineering Consultant, I played a pivotal role in collaborating with subject matter experts to advance the deployment of innovative technologies. Key achievements include:● Data Visualization: Engineered and launched real-time interactive web dashboards to visually represent viewer engagement metrics for high-profile French television events, enhancing decision-making and viewer insights.● Sentiment Analysis: Developed a robust data ingestion system to collect and analyze social media sentiment, utilizing this data to drive content and marketing strategies for media clients. Show less