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About

Senior Software Engineer at The Economist Group. Former philosophy PhD researcher. I work in platform engineering, where software, infrastructure and business strategy converge. My background in philosophy shapes how I approach technical systems: with analytical rigour, clarity of thought, and a human-centred approach to technology.

Technical Focus

  • Platform engineering and developer experience
  • DevOps
  • Security
  • AWS (Solutions Architect Associate, Security Specialty)
  • Cloudflare, CDNs, edge computing
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, Cloudformation)
  • Kubernetes, containers, infrastructure design
  • Developer Experience
  • AI-augmented software engineering and responsible AI usage
  • Main languages: JavaScript, Typescript, Python, Golang, Shell scripting

Philosophical Approach

My philosophical background is in epistemology and the philosophy of emotion. My doctoral research examined how emotions contribute to human reasoning by highlighting significance, and value in complex situations. Today I apply this perspective to engineering practice.

I'm interested in how philosophy can inform software engineering. Some of my current interests include:

  • Emotions — the epistemic role of emotions in a professional context
  • Rational decision-making in engineering teams
  • The epistemic challenges of AI-augmented development
  • AI safety and digital minds

I write short essays on the Philosophy page, where I apply philosophical concepts to generate insights about engineering practice.

Teaching & Mentorship

Alongside engineering, I've always been passionate about teaching and mentoring. I've delivered sessions and provided support through:

  • Code First Girls (instructor)
  • University of Warwick – Cloud Architecture teaching
  • University of Birmingham – Academic mentoring
  • School of Code – Mentor
  • Economist Education – Critical thinking course assessor

A Personal Note

I'm originally from Italy and now based in the UK. Outside of engineering and philosophy, I'm passionate about music (cello), writing, and learning new things. I enjoy exploring the intersection between human experience and technical systems.