at Spreaker.com. Full-time dad of two, Lego addict and occasional speaker
provide guidance and inspiration to my team
a culture of collaboration and technical excellence is fostered for project success.
build high-impact products using TDD and DDD methodologies
robust and scalable solutions can be delivered.
share my knowledge and experiences through conferences, workshops, and articles
I can contribute to the growth and innovation in the industry.
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.
Beliefs That Steer Me
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 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 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.
My web contributions
Substack
A newsletter dedicated to the journey of leadership in the technical realm. As a technical leader, I've navigated through various challenges, successes, and, most importantly, mistakes throughout my career.
HTML.it
Introduction to the PHP framework Symfony and its features. Additionally, let's explore the characteristics of the Kvak social network, a project covered in this guide.
Medium
Learn how Rory's Story Cubes can revolutionize your team's retrospectives. Dive into innovative techniques for deep discussions, collaboration, and improvement. Elevate your agile retrospective experience today!
HTML.it
A guide rich in practical examples through which to learn syntax and constructs that make this tool easy to use even for the development of particularly complex projects, such as the creation of server-side back-ends to integrate into web and mobile applications.
My speeches and workshops
sfday 2024
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.
Web Day 2024
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.
sfday 2021
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.