Jan 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

• As the first Solution Architect joining the company, I established processes and methodologies for capturing technical estimates and determining app launch project pricing. I formalised the Technical Solution Design approach for planning and implementing projects within PS. I work closely with the sales reps and act as the technical subject matter expert during the sales process.
• I also collaborate with other internal departments, such as the Product organization, highlighting recurring requests and influencing the roadmap in line with customer requests. I am line manager for the Business Analysis team, coaching my colleagues to be effective and helping them learning new skills in line with their career objectives.

Oct 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · London, United Kingdom

Feb 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

• I was responsible for the technical discovery, definition and delivery of custom implementations and third-party integrations for our customer's online communities. Lithium offers a SaaS platform with frontend customization and backend integration capabilities (primarily for Single Sign On). I directly implemented certain integrations, and advised an offshore development team in other instances.
• I was also regularly involved in initiatives to improve or propose new internal processes. Primarily, my role was to collate recurring integration or feature requests from customers, and work with our internal product teams to feedback and influence the product roadmap as a result.

Sep 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

May 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

Jul 2011 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Leading a team of 8 developers. I am responsible for timely delivery and technical review of all the projects assigned to the team, as well as conducting regular performance reviews for the employees and helping them in progressing their careers. I work closely with the project manager to define delivery plans and controlling their execution (time/costs/scope and technical feasibility), from the requirements definition phase to post production.
• In my role I also monitor the capacity of the live systems and maintain a strong relationship with our customers with frequent on site visits.

Oct 2010 – Jul 2011 · 9 mos

• I've been one of the lead full-stack developers for several projects on the William Hill account.
• My main achievement was the successful delivery of the William Hill Italia site (Casino / Sports / Bingo & Slots). The site went live in July 2011 within the first batch of new licensees (first to market). In this role I have:
• Partecipated in the software analysis throughout the entire project
• Written several technical specification documents for customers, third parties and developers
• Developed key components and assigned development tasks to other developers
• Acted as the first point of contact for change management, issue escalation and bug fixing
• Travelled frequently to meet customers and third parties
• Performed technical management for the software certification stages - ensuring that the deliverables were compliant with the regulation, and representing the company during the official tests

Feb 2009 – Sep 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos

• I worked as a full-stack developer for the William Hill account - delivering variable sized projects (back-end, front-end and third party integrations)
• Achievements:
• Proven track record of timely deliveries and minimal bug count on my projects
• Established and maintained an excellent relationship with our customers

Oct 2007 – Oct 2007 · 0 mo · Milan, Lombardy, Italy

• I’ve reorganized the documentation in a Java software project.

Mar 2006 – Jun 2006 · 3 mos · Milan Area, Italy

• Teaching tutor in "Advanced Programming" college course (mainly C language and its network functions)

Nov 2004 – Nov 2004 · 0 mo · Milan Area, Italy

• I've prepared the documentation for a web development course. This was to be taught to a group of five people from a company within the Fashion Industry in Milan. I have then ran the course on site.
• The goal of the course was to provide an entry-level understanding of XHTML/CSS, W3C standars, basic design concepts, FTP clients and Dreamweaver to employees coming from a non technical background, in order to coach them and allow them to perform new duties within their roles.

Jan 2000 – Dec 2008 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Milan Area, Italy

• During my studies I have occasionally worked as a freelance writer for various websites. The topics were usually of a technical nature - for example programming guides - but I have also written video games review and other topics (such as history or science)

Jul 1999 – Dec 2008 · 9 yrs 5 mos · Milan Area, Italy

• During my studies I have worked as a freelance Web Developer for small local companies or creating personal websites. The main technologies I have been exposed to in this role are:
• ASP / PHP / HTML / XHTML standards, CSS , Javascript.
• Web Frameworks (Turbogears, Django, MooTools)
• RDBMS (MySQL and PostgreSQL)
• Web servers (Apache)
• Search Engine Optimisation techniques
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Fireworks and Dreamweaver software

Jul 1999 – Jul 1999 · 0 mo

• I’ve realized an help desk ticket system (ASP) to maintain and assist request allocation to available technicians.