Howdy! I am

Simone D'Amico

Technical Leader

at Spreaker.com. Full-time dad of two, Lego addict and occasional speaker

Simone D'Amico
As a

Tech Leader

I want to

provide guidance and inspiration to my team

So that

a culture of collaboration and technical excellence is fostered for project success.

As a

Developer

I want to

build high-impact products using TDD and DDD methodologies

So that

robust and scalable solutions can be delivered.

As a

Speaker

I want to

share my knowledge and experiences through conferences, workshops, and articles

So that

I can contribute to the growth and innovation in the industry.

What I do

Technical Leader with more than a decade of expertise in developing large-scale, reliable software.

A clean code enthusiast and advocate of Test Driven Development who thrives on Agile methodologies, Lean principles, and DevOps culture.

Culture & Methodology

Beliefs That Steer Me

Agile

In the heart of Agile lies a profound belief in the power of collaboration and adaptability.

Agile isn't just a methodology; it's a mindset that encourages continuous improvement, customer-centricity, and transparency. It's about embracing uncertainty and turning it into opportunities for innovation. For me, Agile is not just a way of working; it's a philosophy that aligns perfectly with my belief in the importance of flexibility, teamwork, and delivering tangible results.

Lean

Lean principles resonate deeply with my belief in the pursuit of efficiency and value.

Lean isn't just about cutting down waste; it's a holistic approach to optimizing processes and delivering maximum value to customers. I am passionate about Lean methodologies because they emphasize continuous improvement, respect for people, and a relentless focus on eliminating anything that doesn't add value. Lean is for me a guiding principle that drives me to constantly seek better ways of working and delivering value.

DevOps

DevOps represents the convergence of development and operations, breaking down silos and fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.

I am a firm believer in DevOps because it aligns perfectly with my belief in the importance of seamless collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery. By embracing DevOps practices, it is possible to accelerate the pace of innovation, improve product quality, and enhance the overall customer experience. For me DevOps isn't just about tools and processes; it's about fostering a cultural shift that values collaboration, feedback, and a relentless focus on delivering value.

Talks

My speeches and workshops

Symfony UX

sfday 2024

Symfony UX: revolutionize your frontend with Symfony

Symfony UX is defined as a JavaScript ecosystem for Symfony. It is a full-stack framework that simplifies the creation of dynamic interfaces thanks to a series of ready-to-use libraries. In the talk, you will see a complete overview of the framework, a proof of concept to demonstrate its potential, and we will discuss the main pros and cons of using it compared to its main competitors. You will discover how Symfony UX can simplify the integration between frontend and backend, improving the user experience and optimizing developers' workflow.

Breaking Free from Monoliths

Web Day 2024

Breaking Free from Monoliths: Revolutionizing Development with Livewire and Serverless

Navigating legacy monolithic app challenges is a daily struggle. At Spreaker, we tackled this head-on, modernizing our frontend using Laravel, Livewire, and Serverless. Join our talk to discover the strategic decisions we made, witness seamless integration with the legacy system, and explore challenges overcome. Gain insights into our escape from monolithic constraints and the exciting possibilities this modern approach unlocked.

Non solo test e2e - Vimeo

sfday 2021

Not only end-to-end tests: all the potential of Panther for your Symfony app

End-to-end tests on real browsers, CSS/JavaScript support, web scraping, async testing, screenshots. How many of these Panther features have you already used? How can they speed up and make your day-to-day work more efficient? Let's discover together.