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Software architect and systems integrator with expertise in distributed systems, complex integrations, and cloud-native architectures. Committed to technology that serves meaningful causes.

Engineer with a non-linear background spanning classical humanities, medicine, and computer engineering. Specializes in designing modular, evolvable systems and integrating heterogeneous technologies across industrial, IoT, and enterprise domains. Combines technical excellence with a strong ethical focus, seeking opportunities where technology contributes to social justice, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.

About Me

Software architect and systems integrator with expertise in distributed systems, complex integrations, and cloud-native architectures. Committed to technology that serves meaningful causes.

Engineer with a non-linear background spanning classical humanities, medicine, and computer engineering. Specializes in designing modular, evolvable systems and integrating heterogeneous technologies across industrial, IoT, and enterprise domains. Combines technical excellence with a strong ethical focus, seeking opportunities where technology contributes to social justice, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.

Core Competencies

Software Architecture & System Design

Design of modular, evolvable, and maintainable systems. Definition of boundaries, responsibilities, data models, and long-term architectural strategies.

System Design Modular Architecture Technical Strategy Domain Modeling

Complex System Integration

Integration of heterogeneous systems spanning automation, IoT, cloud services, and enterprise platforms. Expertise in communication protocols, data flows, and orchestration patterns.

System Integration Protocol Design Data Orchestration Heterogeneous Systems

Distributed Systems & Cloud-Native Architectures

Design and implementation of distributed systems, microservices-based solutions, containerized environments, and hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructures.

Microservices Containerization Cloud-Native Hybrid Infrastructure

DevOps & Engineering Practices

Advanced Git workflows, CI/CD pipeline design, containerization with Docker, and development infrastructure management. Emphasis on standardization and automation.

CI/CD GitOps Containerization Infrastructure as Code

Applied Research & Technology Evaluation

Evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including time-series databases, integration patterns, and AI-assisted workflows. Translation of research into concrete engineering improvements.

R&D Technology Evaluation Innovation Continuous Improvement
Software Architecture & System Design

Design of modular, evolvable, and maintainable systems. Definition of boundaries, responsibilities, data models, and long-term architectural strategies.

Key Skills
System Design Modular Architecture Technical Strategy Domain Modeling
Complex System Integration

Integration of heterogeneous systems spanning automation, IoT, cloud services, and enterprise platforms. Expertise in communication protocols, data flows, and orchestration patterns.

Key Skills
System Integration Protocol Design Data Orchestration Heterogeneous Systems
Distributed Systems & Cloud-Native Architectures

Design and implementation of distributed systems, microservices-based solutions, containerized environments, and hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructures.

Key Skills
Microservices Containerization Cloud-Native Hybrid Infrastructure
DevOps & Engineering Practices

Advanced Git workflows, CI/CD pipeline design, containerization with Docker, and development infrastructure management. Emphasis on standardization and automation.

Key Skills
CI/CD GitOps Containerization Infrastructure as Code
Applied Research & Technology Evaluation

Evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including time-series databases, integration patterns, and AI-assisted workflows. Translation of research into concrete engineering improvements.

Key Skills
R&D Technology Evaluation Innovation Continuous Improvement

Professional Experience

Application Engineer @ Microtecna Engineering

Novazzano, Switzerland 2024-04 - Present

Swiss engineering company specializing in high-tech industrial solutions, robotics, and automated systems

Architect and internal technical reference for software applications, R&D, and development infrastructure evolution

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and development of software applications and integration layers for automated systems, including architecture definition, communication protocols, and data models
  • Contribution to the evolution of the company's application framework (.NET/WPF), focusing on modular architecture, extensibility, and web technology integration
  • R&D activities: evaluation of databases (including InfluxDB for time-series), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices
  • Management and evolution of GitLab infrastructure, including Package/Container Registry and advanced Git workflows with submodules
  • Internal reference for Linux environments, web technologies, and AI-assisted development workflows
Technologies: .NET WPF Git GitLab CI/CD Docker InfluxDB Linux gRPC MQTT Redis

Software Architect @ YouPower AG

Mezzovico, Switzerland 2023-10 - 2024-04

Swiss energy technology company focused on smart metering and energy community solutions

Full system architecture redesign for Swiss energy communities, from meter acquisition to billing automation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led the complete redesign and rewrite of a distributed system for electricity consumption/production data collection and processing
  • Coordinated development team and defined end-to-end system architecture
  • Designed meter acquisition layer using Modbus protocol and IoT router configuration (MikroTik RouterOS, WireGuard VPN)
  • Architected on-premise cloud infrastructure with VMs and Docker Swarm
  • Developed data visualization platform using Angular and NestJS
  • Implemented automated billing data generation and OCPP server for EV charging stations
Technologies: Angular NestJS TypeScript Docker Swarm MongoDB Redis Modbus RouterOS WireGuard OCPP

Full Stack Developer @ Forge Srl

Varese, Italy 2022-02 - 2023-09

Italian software house specializing in cloud-native solutions and enterprise integrations

Open-source contribution to Leapp and cloud-native integration solutions for enterprise clients

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contributed to Leapp, an open-source application for secure cloud access management in DevOps environments
  • Designed and implemented AWS-based solutions using TypeScript, including e-commerce-to-ERP integration flows
  • Developed microservices-oriented document processing system (Spring Boot) for Italian electronic invoicing standards
Technologies: TypeScript AWS Spring Boot Java Node.js

Software Developer @ Arsinform Srl

Milan, Italy 2021-05 - 2022-01

Italian company specializing in industrial automation and warehouse management software

Mission management system optimization for industrial logistics

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contributed to design and evolution of automation systems for automated warehouses
  • Integrated and optimized mission management system for a leading Italian food producer/distributor
  • Conducted operational research for technology stack modernization
Technologies: Oracle PL/SQL
Microtecna Engineering

Application Engineer

Novazzano, Switzerland
2024-04 - Present

Swiss engineering company specializing in high-tech industrial solutions, robotics, and automated systems

Highlight

Architect and internal technical reference for software applications, R&D, and development infrastructure evolution

Responsibilities
  • Design and development of software applications and integration layers for automated systems, including architecture definition, communication protocols, and data models
  • Contribution to the evolution of the company's application framework (.NET/WPF), focusing on modular architecture, extensibility, and web technology integration
  • R&D activities: evaluation of databases (including InfluxDB for time-series), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices
  • Management and evolution of GitLab infrastructure, including Package/Container Registry and advanced Git workflows with submodules
  • Internal reference for Linux environments, web technologies, and AI-assisted development workflows

Technologies: .NET, WPF, Git, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, InfluxDB, Linux, gRPC, MQTT, Redis

YouPower AG

Software Architect

Mezzovico, Switzerland
2023-10 - 2024-04

Swiss energy technology company focused on smart metering and energy community solutions

Highlight

Full system architecture redesign for Swiss energy communities, from meter acquisition to billing automation

Responsibilities
  • Led the complete redesign and rewrite of a distributed system for electricity consumption/production data collection and processing
  • Coordinated development team and defined end-to-end system architecture
  • Designed meter acquisition layer using Modbus protocol and IoT router configuration (MikroTik RouterOS, WireGuard VPN)
  • Architected on-premise cloud infrastructure with VMs and Docker Swarm
  • Developed data visualization platform using Angular and NestJS
  • Implemented automated billing data generation and OCPP server for EV charging stations

Technologies: Angular, NestJS, TypeScript, Docker Swarm, MongoDB, Redis, Modbus, RouterOS, WireGuard, OCPP

Forge Srl

Full Stack Developer

Varese, Italy
2022-02 - 2023-09

Italian software house specializing in cloud-native solutions and enterprise integrations

Highlight

Open-source contribution to Leapp and cloud-native integration solutions for enterprise clients

Responsibilities
  • Contributed to Leapp, an open-source application for secure cloud access management in DevOps environments
  • Designed and implemented AWS-based solutions using TypeScript, including e-commerce-to-ERP integration flows
  • Developed microservices-oriented document processing system (Spring Boot) for Italian electronic invoicing standards

Technologies: TypeScript, AWS, Spring Boot, Java, Node.js

Arsinform Srl

Software Developer

Milan, Italy
2021-05 - 2022-01

Italian company specializing in industrial automation and warehouse management software

Highlight

Mission management system optimization for industrial logistics

Responsibilities
  • Contributed to design and evolution of automation systems for automated warehouses
  • Integrated and optimized mission management system for a leading Italian food producer/distributor
  • Conducted operational research for technology stack modernization

Technologies: Oracle, PL/SQL

Education

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Politecnico di Milano - Milan, Italy

2020 - In progress

Medicine and Surgery (partial)

University of Milan - Milan, Italy

2014 - 2020

Redirected career path; developed analytical and problem-solving foundations

Classical Studies Diploma (Maturità Classica)

Liceo Classico Alessandro Volta - Como, Italy

2009 - 2014

Humanistic foundation with Latin and Ancient Greek studies

Interdisciplinary background spanning classical humanities, medicine, and computer engineering.

Politecnico di Milano

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Milan, Italy
2020 - In progress
University of Milan

Medicine and Surgery (partial)

Milan, Italy
2014 - 2020

Redirected career path; developed analytical and problem-solving foundations

Liceo Classico Alessandro Volta

Classical Studies Diploma (Maturità Classica)

Como, Italy
2009 - 2014

Humanistic foundation with Latin and Ancient Greek studies

Academic Journey

Interdisciplinary background spanning classical humanities, medicine, and computer engineering.

Certifications

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (Training Course)

beSharp Srl

2022-11

AWS Cloud Architecture
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (Training Course)
beSharp Srl
2022-11
AWS, Cloud Architecture

Technical Skills

Architecture & Design

  • System Architecture
  • Microservices Design
  • Domain-Driven Design
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • API Design

Languages

Primary:

C# TypeScript JavaScript Lua

Secondary:

Java Python Rust SQL

Scripting:

Bash PowerShell

Frameworks & Platforms

Backend:

.NET, NestJS, Node.js, Spring Boot

Frontend:

Angular, WPF

Game Development:

Love2D

Data & Databases

Relational:

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite

NoSQL:

MongoDB, Redis, InfluxDB

Cloud:

DynamoDB

Infrastructure & DevOps

Containerization:

Docker, Docker Swarm, Docker Compose

CI/CD:

GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions

Cloud:

AWS

Integration & Protocols

Protocols:

gRPC, MQTT, REST, WebSocket, OPC UA, Modbus TCP

Patterns:

Message Queues, Event Streaming, Pub/Sub

Technical Skills Matrix
  • Architecture & Design
    • System Architecture
    • Microservices Design
    • Domain-Driven Design
    • Event-Driven Architecture
    • API Design
  • Languages
    • Primary: C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, Lua
    • Secondary: Java, Python, Rust, SQL
    • Scripting: Bash, PowerShell
  • Frameworks & Platforms
    • Backend: .NET, NestJS, Node.js, Spring Boot
    • Frontend: Angular, WPF
    • Game Dev: Love2D
  • Data & Databases
    • Relational: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite
    • NoSQL: MongoDB, Redis, InfluxDB
    • Cloud: DynamoDB
  • Infrastructure & DevOps
    • Containerization: Docker, Docker Swarm, Docker Compose
    • CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions
    • Cloud: AWS
  • Integration & Protocols
    • Protocols: gRPC, MQTT, REST, WebSocket, OPC UA, Modbus TCP
    • Patterns: Message Queues, Event Streaming, Pub/Sub

Projects

Featured Projects

Alphamon

Game Framework

RPG game framework in Lua/Love2D featuring dependency injection architecture, multiplayer networking, and a complete battle system. Designed as an extensible starter kit for game developers.

Features:
  • Dependency Injection
  • Multiplayer Networking
  • Battle System
  • Dialog Management
Active development (private repository) Lua Love2D

Industrial Integration Middleware

Integration Framework

Framework/application template for multi-protocol integration in industrial environments. Supports OPC UA, Redis, REST, gRPC, and other protocols for heterogeneous system communication.

Professional project (implementation proprietary) .NET OPC UA Redis gRPC REST

AML (Alessandro's Music Language)

Creative Tool

Custom music notation system for chiptune and game music composition, with synthesis capabilities using ChucK.

Experimental ChucK Custom DSL

Public Projects

GathorApp

Web Application

Social events platform with JWT authentication, real-time WebSocket chat, and role management. University project demonstrating full-stack development.

Tech: Spring Boot, Angular, JWT, WebSocket

View Project

Green Wheelers

Web Application

University project focused on sustainable transportation solutions.

Lorenzo Orsenigo Website

Website

Professional website for Italian contemporary music percussionist Lorenzo Orsenigo.

Tech: Nunjucks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

View Project

Personal Portfolio

Website

Personal website and CV platform with JSON-based data backend.

Tech: TypeScript

Alphamon

Game Framework

RPG game framework in Lua/Love2D featuring dependency injection architecture, multiplayer networking, and a complete battle system. Designed as an extensible starter kit for game developers.

Features
  • Dependency Injection
  • Multiplayer Networking
  • Battle System
  • Dialog Management

Active development (private repository)

Tech: Lua, Love2D

Industrial Integration Middleware

Integration Framework

Framework/application template for multi-protocol integration in industrial environments. Supports OPC UA, Redis, REST, gRPC, and other protocols for heterogeneous system communication.

Professional project (implementation proprietary)

Tech: .NET, OPC UA, Redis, gRPC, REST

AML (Alessandro's Music Language)

Creative Tool

Custom music notation system for chiptune and game music composition, with synthesis capabilities using ChucK.

Experimental

Tech: ChucK, Custom DSL

Public Projects

GathorApp

Web Application

Social events platform with JWT authentication, real-time WebSocket chat, and role management. University project demonstrating full-stack development.

Technologies: Spring Boot, Angular, JWT, WebSocket

Green Wheelers

Web Application

University project focused on sustainable transportation solutions.

Lorenzo Orsenigo Website

Website

Professional website for Italian contemporary music percussionist Lorenzo Orsenigo.

Technologies: Nunjucks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Personal Portfolio

Website

Personal website and CV platform with JSON-based data backend.

Technologies: TypeScript

Open Source Contributions

Leapp

Noovolari

Secure cloud access management for DevOps environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Feature development and contributions during Forge tenure

View Repository
Leapp - Noovolari

Secure cloud access management for DevOps environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Contribution

Feature development and contributions during Forge tenure

Languages

  • Italian: Native
  • English: C1 (Professional)
  • French: A2 (Elementary)
  • Latin: Reading (Classical studies)
  • Ancient Greek: Reading (Classical studies)
Language Skills
  • Italian: Native
  • English: C1 (Professional)
  • French: A2 (Elementary)
  • Latin: Reading (Classical studies)
  • Ancient Greek: Reading (Classical studies)

Interests & Hobbies

Creative Interests

  • Music - Singing and playing in a rock band; chiptune composition; music notation systems
  • Theater - Acting and performance
  • Game Development - Indie game development in Lua/Love2D

Physical Activities

  • Sailing
  • Soccer Coaching - Youth team coaching

Other Interests

  • Cooking
Interests & Hobbies
Creative Interests
  • Music - Singing and playing in a rock band; chiptune composition; music notation systems
  • Theater - Acting and performance
  • Game Development - Indie game development in Lua/Love2D
Physical Activities
  • Sailing
  • Soccer Coaching - Youth team coaching
Other Interests
  • Cooking

Values

Technology for social good Open source and transparency Environmental sustainability Community empowerment Ethical engineering practices
Professional Values
  • Technology for social good
  • Open source and transparency
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Community empowerment
  • Ethical engineering practices

Contact Information

Email: alfano.alessandro@outlook.com

Phone: +39 331 400 1156

Location: Uggiate con Ronago, CO, Italy

Work Region: Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Website GitHub LinkedIn
Contact Information
alfano.alessandro@outlook.com
+39 331 400 1156
Uggiate con Ronago, CO, Italy
Canton Ticino, Switzerland
Web Presence
Website: https://alessandroalfano.com GitHub: https://github.com/lysandre995 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-alfano-a03687198