at Redokun. 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.
Tech Team 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.
The Long Missing SoW
Changing jobs isn’t enough to drive real impact—success lies in how change is introduced. This post explores the pitfalls of assuming past solutions will always work, emphasizing the importance of context, team involvement, and transparent communication. True leadership means listening first, adapting thoughtfully, and empowering teams to co-create solutions that genuinely fit their environment.
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!
My speeches and workshops
Codemotion
In modern software, monitoring and observability are crucial for maintaining reliability and scaling effectively. Yet, many teams struggle to detect and resolve issues before they impact users. This session will dive into the core pillars of observability—metrics, logs, and traces—and how they go beyond traditional monitoring. I’ll share how to implement an observability stack, showcasing real-world tools, processes, and strategies. You’ll learn how observability helps identify problems faster, reduce downtime, and improve team efficiency.
La Locanda del Tech
Transitioning from being an individual contributor to stepping into a technical leadership role is a transformative journey, one filled with both challenges and opportunities for profound growth. I will be sharing my personal evolution in this talk, alongside the obstacles overcome, the mistakes I made and the lessons I learned. Find out why being a great software engineer doesn't translate to being a great leader and learn how to develop skills necessary to fill the gap and lead teams successfully. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or already on your own leadership path, join me to gain practical insights, find inspiration, and feel empowered to take the next steps in your own journey.
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.