Namecheap, Inc

In my role as Director of the Namecheap Cloud Department, I lead and manage four highly skilled teams, comprising a total of 40 talented individuals. My primary responsibilities encompass people management, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and the strategic direction of technical decisions to ensure seamless functionality within the department.

Director of Cloud

As an Engineering Manager, I began by overseeing a team of 6-7 individuals, which subsequently expanded and was divided into various teams, each specializing in distinct areas such as frontend development, DevOps, and infrastructure management. My primary responsibility as an Engineering Manager was to ensure the effective coordination and execution of projects, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. This included:

- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Direction
- Performance Optimization
- Stakeholder Communication

Engineering Manager

EasyWP is a WordPress managed hosting platform built on top of the latest containerization and cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, CoreOS, Openstack, Ceph). My roles in EasyWP are multiple. Product vision, agile product management, container infrastructure creation and maintenance, design.

EasyWP Product Owner

wpXtreme Inc

wpXtreme is a true app store for WordPress, the most widespread Content Management System. My role in wpXtreme is to build the product giving the long term vision to the rest of the team. I manage the development with agile methodologies and I plan all the actions around the final product; I'm also responsible about the communication  strategies.

Ceo & Founder

Saidmade Srl

I've founded Saidmade with the aim of supporting companies improve their online presence. Saidmade has been for years one of the most known communication companies in Italy and one of the first mobile applications developer.

Hurricane Media Srl

Software and System Engineer/Co-Founder

Softech Srl

In Softech Srl I had different tasks: web developer, system engineer, security manager.

Web Developer / System Engineer

Fondazione S. Carlo

I've managed the Unix system infrastructure of Fondazione San Carlo and I've been the person in charge for R&D.

Unix System engineer

ePlanet Spa

In ePlanet I was the person in charge for security and system maintenance. I've been involved in different projects and worked with some big italian companies (HP, Fastweb, etc).

Edp manager

Director of Cloud at Namecheap | 🤓 Author of The Hybrid Hacker, a newsletter about Engineering Management, Leadership, Career Growth and Productivity

I've spent 25+ years diving deep into technology, building businesses, and leading high-performing teams of Engineers. I try to condense all this experience in my newsletter and share it with my 30,000+ subscribers.

My main goal is to help other Engineers and Leaders grow and avoid mistakes I made in my career, through sharing:

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Nicola Ballotta

Infineon Technologies

As the manager of the Software Center of Competence Group at Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) division, I lead strategic initiatives to improve the quality and throughput of PSS software deliverables, with the goal of producing world-class software by establishing autonomous product delivery teams and a company-wide software culture. 

Key initiatives:
- Developed a scalable CI/CD platform based on GitOps principles that reduces setup time by 90% and increased organization-wide CI usage by 70%. Established a DevOps team to support project teams.
- Established a team to enable integration of Infineon software with the Cypress Semiconductors embedded development ecosystem, earning the Infineon High Performance Award.
- Provided technical leadership and project management resources for desktop and web app product development. Collaborated with business lines to shape software strategy and effectively coordinate external resources, customer requirements, budget, and schedule.

Director of Software & Tools Infrastructure

Along with my full time job (which I love), I pursue my passion for teaching and enabling career growth as a leadership & career coach. Just how did I go from engineer to coach? Keep reading!

As I advanced in my career from software developer to leader, I discovered that the most rewarding part of my role was empowering others to grow and succeed. I naturally gravitated towards the role of coach and mentor for my teams and peers, and actively invested in studying and sharing knowledge on compassionate leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal development - topics not typically covered in the tech industry. It was through this fulfilling journey that I began to envision myself as a leadership and career coach, and knew I had to pursue it.

Now, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with companies and people to help them achieve their goals and dreams. That might be transitioning from individual contributor to a thriving leader, getting that next promotion, or changing careers. I am happy to help in whatever form is most helpful - consulting, training, or individual coaching.

I also provide personalized job advice to clients worldwide, specializing in resume writing, interviewing, and LinkedIn profile optimization. I have worked in Canada, USA, and Germany in both large corporations and start ups, have interviewed hundreds of candidates, and reviewed even more resumes and CVs. I can give you a unique perspective from a hiring manager rather than a recruiter.

Feel free to reach out if you think I can help in any way, or just to connect and chat.

Career & Leadership Coach

2hearts

Building tomorrow's tech society with cultural diversity: 2hearts is a community of people with immigration backgrounds from the tech scene (founders, investors, top executives) with the mission to empower great talent with immigration backgrounds to enrich Europe`s tech economy.

Community Member

BIT Technology Solutions GmbH

Reporting directly to the CEO, assumed complete ownership of the synthetic data product including delivery, people management, hiring, technical leadership, project management, and new project acquisitions. Managed a team consisting of software engineers, AI experts, physicists, and 3D artists.

- Managed 3 concurrent German public-funded ADAS projects totaling €100M, coordinating with 30+ industry partners including car manufacturers, Tier 1 OEMs, and universities.
- Improved productivity through team restructuring, implementing Agile, and technical mentoring. Defined check-in process, branching policy, and coding standards.
- Fostered a quality-driven culture, emphasizing trust, innovation, and positive societal impact. Shifted company’s focus to employee well-being with flexible hours, daily breaks, and regular social events

Project Lead

SKIDATA AG

As the terminal team lead of the Trayzi project at SKIDATA, I oversaw the development of an automated checkout solution using computer vision and artificial intelligence. I managed a cross-functional team responsible for terminal software, system integration, DevOps, tools, QA, and field support in an Agile SCRUM environment. I worked closely with the computer vision team, product management, and sales team to align on goals, set priorities, and determine strategy.

* Managing all aspects of the team, both managerial and technical.
* Overseeing in bringing Trayzi product from prototype to production while scaling accordingly.
* Implementing effective CI/CD strategy to automate the development workflow.
* Defining best practices and processes to improve software development lifecycle.
* Establishing team culture and managing the team via 1 on 1s, team meetings, constructive feedback, and performance reviews.

Tech:
C, C++14, Docker, AWS, Python, Jenkins, Ubuntu, JIRA, Bitbucket, TensorFlow

Team Lead, Trayzi

tooz technologies GmbH

Responsible for requirements, design, and implementation of software components that reside in the wearable products and their interface with external components and services. Part of a lean software team in a fast paced, Agile startup environment while closely collaborating with teams in Germany, Taiwan, and Georgia. 

* Implementing the initial version of the smart glasses software ecosystem. 
* Leading a nearshore team to complete required tasks and meet milestones amid tight deadlines and changing requirements. 
* Deliverables consisted of virtual glasses operating system on Android, SDK for glasses interaction, demo applications, and documentation. 

Tech: Android, Java, Git, Bluetooth

Senior Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Managed a team responsible for developing reference Android applications for emerging Snapdragon technologies while having own technical deliverables. I directed technical strategy, scheduled development, and defined requirements in coordination with internal technical teams, customers, and UX designers. I provided guidance and oversight to ensure the successful development of the projects.

- Collaborated with handset OEMs to develop use cases for upcoming Snapdragon chipsets, focusing on computer vision and machine learning
- Oversaw end-to-end implementation and release of 14 projects
- Led architectural design, code reviews, processes, best practices, and provided continuous guidance to the team
- Focused on continuous improvement of face recognition accuracy

Tech: Java, C/C++, Android, BREW, NoSQL, computer vision, Ruby, Git, Perforce, Android Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Source Insight

Staff Engineer/Team Lead, User Experience Development

As part of QChat, a division specializing in commercial quality VoIP and data sharing services optimized for Qualcomm mobile chipsets, I was responsible for a broad range of tasks including designing, developing, maintaining, integrating, and testing the product across its lifecycle. Development was primarily done in C/C++.

- Utilized QChat platform to develop voice-enabled applications, such as gaming and public safety, leading a team of five engineers in the implementation of a real-time, voice-enabled multiplayer game prototype
- Implemented QChat service on emerging Snapdragon chipsets to optimize performance for WiFi, WCDMA, CDMA, 1X, and LTE
- Refactored QChat framework to improve performance and design through inter-processor communication on Snapdragon chipsets

Senior Engineer, QChat Mobile

Xandros Corporation

Worked as a member of the Desktop team contributing to fixing urgent bugs and aiding the development of new features for future releases of Xandros Linux distributions under strict deadlines.

Responsible for dealing with a wide range of OS localization issues (language translations, regional settings, currency format, etc...). Redesigned and refactored various user interface forms using QTDesigner management (TOAD) and serialization features

Software Development Intern

Wireless Generation

Designated a major role in the embedded PDA development (C++, XML) of a large scale assessment product as part of a two person development team. Actively involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle.

Specific tasks implemented include all GUI aspects, control flow, database management (TOAD) and serialization features.

Hiring manager on your side - helping software engineers land leadership jobs | Career & Leadership Coach | Director of Software @ Infineon | World citizen 🌎

I am an experienced tech leader with 16+ years of international experience across various industries, corporations, and startups. Alongside my full-time job as a Director of Software (which I love), I am also a career & leadership coach helping software engineers land leadership jobs and thrive in their careers.

If you're struggling with:

- Self-belief in your ability
- Clarity on your career direction
- Communicating with confidence
- Nerves during the hiring process
- Getting callbacks for your applications
- Passing technical & behavioral interviews

Then you're at the right place.

Here's the 3 step process to accelerate your career:

1. Career Clarity

We all want senior titles, promotions, and high income. But what would you actually love to do? What would make you excited to get out of bed every morning? Here I can help you get clarity on your ideal role where you can naturally thrive and subsequently make non-linear career leaps (this was a game changer for me).

2. Get Hired

Let's face it, the software engineering hiring process requires a separate skillset from your actual job. Resume writing, LinkedIn branding, interviewing, and the right mindset are all elements that you need in order to get hired. Here I can give you the unique insights of a hiring manager of what you need to be desirable. I have worked in Canada, USA, and Germany in both large corporations and start ups, have interviewed hundreds of candidates, and reviewed even more resumes and CVs. You bring the experience, accomplishments, and expertise - I help you make it count.

3. Leadership

Now that you landed your dream job, it's time to get to work. As you advance in your career, your scope will gradually shift from technical to people to strategy, and it can be a challenge to understand and balance the demands of the role. I have 8+ years leading software teams and know firsthand the pain points leaders encounter. Whether it's transitioning from an individual contributor to a tech lead, developing a high performance software team, or effectively managing stakeholders, I can help you flourish as a technical leader.

So if you're ready to take your tech career to the next level, let's chat :)

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