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:

🔧 Practical advice on how to grow from Engineer to Engineering Manager or Leader
📚 Personal stories about how I grew from Individual Contributor to Director
🎨 Easily understandable articles enriched with visuals to simplify complex concepts

If all of this makes sense to you, join 20k+ subscribers at: https://hybridhacker.email

Nicola Ballotta

I can help you increase your team's productivity and develop your leadership skills using emotional intelligence and the best tools available for people management.

I don't believe in leadership training anymore. After over 10 years working as head of people strategy for many companies I saw no real results. Leaders would get motivated, but that feeling soon faded away among the everyday routine putting out fires and urgent clients demands.

Since I still believe in leadership as a key solution for productivity and client retention, I designed a whole new approach, totally problem-solution based.

I use my knowledge and experience as a Psychologist and Business Executive and the best coaching and mentoring tools to help my clients find the root of their problems and design a personalized solution.

It is not about having knowledge in leadership and emotional intelligence. It's about having a new perspective on yourself, your team and the results you want to achieve.

Get in touch so we can talk about the solutions for  groups, executives and teams.


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One of the most inspiring parts of Web Summit this year was the chance to spend time with so many extraordinary women in tech — women who are breaking barriers, building impactful products, and showing up with the kind of presence that shapes the future of our industry.

A moment that truly stayed with me was seeing Anastasiia Tulentseva, founder of Anato, navigating the floor with confidence and clarity. She is still in her coaching process with me, and I’m incredibly proud of her.

Stepping out of your comfort zone requires real courage — especially in environments as intense as Web Summit. Watching her trust the process, trust herself, and trust me to support her growth has been deeply rewarding.

These leadership shifts don’t happen overnight. They come from the willingness to reflect, to stretch, and to show up differently — and Anastasiia demonstrated all of that.

I also loved meeting Flàvia Bravo, who is not only a brilliant professional but also a dear friend. Together, we lead a volunteer group within Grupo Mulheres do Brasil Lisboa to support female entrepreneurship in Portugal — a mission that felt even more alive after seeing the energy of this year’s summit.

And I want to celebrate the incredible women whose conversations made this event so meaningful:
✨ Margot Lepoutre
✨ Anastasia Evstigneeva
✨ Sasha Lukavchenko
✨ Vanessa Cicconeto
✨ Camila Cicconeto
✨ Fabiana Borges
✨ Arina Palferova

Being surrounded by women who lead with intelligence, generosity, and resilience reminds me how powerful we are when we support each other — through coaching, community, and genuine connection.

If you want to continue this momentum and deepen your influence in networking spaces, I’m hosting a roundtable next week on Founders Mindset for Networking.

It would be wonderful to have more women join the conversation and strengthen this community even further.

If you're interested, just drop a note in the comments.

#womenintech #websummitlisbon2025

Carol Palombini

Coaching Tech Leaders on Executive Presence & Influence | Psychologist

One of the things I love most about events like Web Summit is seeing how naturally Brazilians connect.

There’s something unique in the way we introduce ourselves, immediately think of someone who could help, and create opportunities in the moment — no agenda, just genuine community.

This year, that energy was everywhere.

A special thank you to Alex Seles, the networking machine, who opened so many doors and brought me into conversations that were as warm as they were valuable.

The VTEX event was a highlight of the week, and I’m still smiling at the great people I met there.

I also want to celebrate the founders who are representing Brazil with so much talent, courage, and heart. Each of them is building something meaningful — and it was a joy to connect with you all:

💚💛💚💛💚💛
Rafael "Rafa" Ribeiro, Rodolfo Henrique Carvalho, Carlos Monteiro, Matheus Balbi, Fabiana Borges, Mauricio Rodrigues, Danilo Silva, Guilherme Rosolia, Vanessa Cicconeto, Henrique Rabelo de Andrade

Meeting all of you reminded me why I love working with leaders who are scaling ambitious ideas: your willingness to help each other, your resilience, and your ability to build trust so quickly.

Brazil showed up beautifully at the summit — not only with innovation, but with heart. 💓

And if you’d like to keep this Web Summit momentum going, I’m hosting a roundtable next week on Founders Mindset for Networking — a great chance to reconnect with some of the people above and meet new founders who think like you.

I’d love to see you there. (Comment if you want to learn more)

Your job title can open doors — or quietly hold you back.
And most people don’t even notice it’s happening.

When I joined RTM years ago, my official title was “People Management Advisor.”

But in reality, I was leading the entire people strategy: payroll, budgeting, culture, leadership development — reporting directly to the CEO.

Those responsibilities were, by every market standard, a CHRO role.
And here’s the thing: this wasn’t an attempt to diminish me.

These were simply old internal titles that had never been updated.
But the moment I saw that title on paper, I knew — as someone in HR — that it could hurt me later.

Because the market doesn’t care what a company decides to call you.
The market cares about the function you actually performed.

And this is where many tech leaders get stuck.

I see it all the time with CTOs, VPs, Heads of Engineering:
They rely on the title they were given instead of checking how the industry interprets what they actually led.

For example:
“CTO” means very different things depending on whether you worked in a startup, a scale-up, or a corporate environment.

If you don’t clarify the scope, stage, or size you operated in, the title alone can misrepresent you — or undersell you.

And in some companies, titles are shaped by internal politics, salary structures, legal constraints… or simply because giving someone a clean, accurate title would require giving them a raise.

So let me ask you this:

✨ What defines your professional identity — the internal label a company gave you, or the way the broader market understands your role? ✨ 

Your title should reflect the reality of your contribution, not the limitations of someone else’s org chart.

And when aligned with the market, it becomes a powerful asset for your future — not a leftover from your past.

🌱 Networking is like planting a bag of seeds—some grow into trees, some into flowers, and some may not grow at all. But the key is to keep planting with intention and an open mind.

At our recent Gildre Founder Mindset for Networking event, we gathered founders and C-level leaders for a unique opportunity to practice strategic introductions and build meaningful connections intentionally.

If you approach networking as just small talk or transactional exchanges, you’ll miss out on relationships that offer mutual value.

The event’s focus was clear: present your business with purpose, and think about the value you bring to others—not just what you want to get.

How do you approach your networking efforts? Are you planting seeds for growth or just collecting contacts?

#GrowthMindset #NetworkingTips #StrategicNetworking #FounderMindset #Gildre

Ever joined a networking event only to feel like an imposter in the room?

At our recent Gildre Founder Mindset for Networking session, we discovered that great networking isn’t just about picking up new tricks—it’s also about recognizing the value we already bring.

One of our attendees summed it up perfectly:

"I learn things I didn't know or hadn't thought about. I also find out that I'm already not so bad at some things when I'd always felt a bit of an imposter. That's also great learning." — Stephen Creedon

Events like this create a space for both growth and self-appreciation. If you’ve ever doubted your own networking skills, remember: sometimes, your strengths are hiding in plain sight.

If you joined us at Gildre’s networking session, I’d love to hear your key takeaway in the comments. Special thanks to Stephen for sharing his experience below—your perspective will inspire others!

Curious about how we help leaders sharpen their networking strategy? Reach out for info on our next workshop.


#ImposterSyndrome #NetworkingGrowth #FounderMindset #Gildre #Leadership

Over the past months, several clients have told me the same thing:
 they want more opportunities to connect with other founders and C-levels — but in a space where the conversation feels intentional, not rushed or superficial.

That’s exactly why I decided to host this roundtable.
It brings together two things tech leaders ask me for again and again:
 ✨ a supportive space to meet peers, and
 ✨ a chance to learn and practise how to make networking more meaningful and strategic.

If you’re curious about how to introduce yourself in a way that opens real conversations — and want to meet other leaders who care about the same — I’d love to have you there.

You can find all the details in the post below.

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How do you introduce yourself in a way that truly opens doors — not just polite conversations?

That’s the question we’ll explore in our next Founder’s Mindset session, hosted by Gildre and Carol Palombini.

Too often, leaders treat introductions as small talk — when in reality, those first moments can define the quality of every future conversation.

In this interactive roundtable, Carol will guide founders and executives through a reflective, practical exercise to:
✨ Shift from “networking” to building meaningful professional connections
✨ Understand what strategic communication really means in a leadership context
✨ Practice a simple, authentic way to introduce yourself with confidence and clarity

This isn’t another networking event — it’s a space to rethink how you show up and communicate as a leader.

If you want your introductions to spark genuine, strategic conversations, join us.

Laura Pereira, Milene Teodósio and 36 other attendees

View event: Founder Mindset For Networking

🚀 Networking isn’t a personality trait. It’s a strategy.
Last month, I hosted Gildre Founder Mindset for Networking, bringing together founders and tech leaders from 6+ countries.

Some introverts worry they “aren’t good at networking.”
Some extroverts admit they meet many people—but rarely see meaningful outcomes.

Here’s what everyone discovered:
When you replace improvisation with structure, clarity, and intention, networking stops feeling like a game of chance and starts producing real results.

🌱 Every conversation is a seed. Some grow into partnerships, some ideas, some long-term relationships—and some don’t grow at all. Your role isn’t to force outcomes; it’s to plant consistently and intentionally.

💡 Inside the latest newsletter issue:

- The AIM framework for intentional networking
- Two live examples of intros created during the workshop
- How to shift from transactional to relational interactions
- And my AI prompt to craft clear, strategic intros 🎁

Want the full email version with the two unanswered networking questions and practical tips? Comment below or send me a message—I’ll share it with you directly.

Last month, I hosted the Gildre Founder Mindset for Networking, a session that brought together founders and tech leaders from 6+ countries. Different

Open article: TMI #36 - Networking Mindset + Your New AI Intro Prompt by Carol Palombini • 3 min read

TMI #36 - Networking Mindset + Your New AI Intro Prompt

🔥 How do you say you’re looking for a job… without actually saying it?
Or, better yet: How do you introduce yourself in communities so that people immediately know where to recommend you?

Over the past weeks, inside CTO Craft, Gildre, and the Tech Leadership Exchange communities, I’ve seen brilliant tech leaders miss out on opportunities simply because their intros weren’t intentional.

And I see the same thing with my clients all the time — especially executives in transition.

Here’s the pattern:
People jump straight to “I’m open to roles”, when the most effective intros do the opposite.

They anchor you to an idea, a problem you solve, and a specific kind of company where you create value.

Because in a community, people aren’t thinking,
“Who needs a job?”
They’re thinking,

“Who could help with this problem I just heard about?”
So here’s how to shift your intro from a request… to a value signal:

🟠 Lead with your value proposition
Who you are + the type of company or stage where you thrive + the outcome you deliver.
This positions you instantly and makes it easy for others to place you.

🟠 Add one proof of impact
A specific, memorable result people can repeat when recommending you.

🟠 Keep the closing light and peer-friendly
Not “I’m looking for a job” — but “Happy to connect if someone in your network is navigating X challenge.”

This is how you become referable.
Clear. Relevant. Easy to champion.

And if you want support sharpening your positioning — I’m offering Clarity Sessions throughout this month to help tech leaders refine their intro, articulate their value, and align their message with the opportunities they’re targeting. 🎁 (only 2 slots left).

If you’d like one, feel free to reach out, and I’ll share the booking link.

picture of Carol with a quote:
How To Stand Out in Communities

If you want opportunities to find you, lead your intro with your value proposition, not your job search.

What turns a quick introduction into a lasting, strategic connection?

At Gildre ’s recent networking workshop for founders and C-level leaders, participants didn’t just talk about their ventures—they practiced introducing themselves with intention and clarity.

Our goal: to make every introduction count—not just for business outcomes, but for genuine relationship-building.

Missed it? Here’s a takeaway: Next time you meet someone new, think: 

👉 Who am I talking to? 
👉 What’s my intention? 
👉 What value can I offer them?

That’s how you move from small talk to big opportunities.
If you attended, share your biggest insight or how this shift impacted your networking in the comments!

Curious about how we help leaders sharpen their networking strategy? 
Reach out for info on our next workshop + networking session.

#StrategicNetworking #FounderEvents #ElevatorPitch #BusinessGrowth #Gildre

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