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I’m Thomas Zaffalon, an Informatics student at USI with a complete background in audiovisual production (CISA). I work as a freelance web developer, filmmaker and musician.
I work at the intersection of technology, creativity and production - building custom websites for small businesses and collaborating on film productions, festivals and music projects.
Skills
Experience Level
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
System Administrator at PoPaCi
January 1, 2026 - PresentManaging the IT infrastructure and digital presence of the company, founded by my former CISA colleagues. Development of the corporate website and general technical support.
Video editor, Cameraman, Sound recordist at Locarno Film Festival
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Content production for interviews during the 2024 festival edition, designed for Instagram and YouTube.
Direct sound recordist at Spring Academy — short film «Luca & Elle»
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024On-set sound recording for the short film directed by Asma Laajimi and supervised by filmmaker Alice Diop. Close collaboration with the director and crew.
Freelance Web Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - PresentHand-coded custom websites (no templates, no page builders) for small businesses, boutiques, restaurants and independent professionals. Focus on mobile-first design, performance and SEO. Clients: Ondus Tattoo, Pronto Pizza da Fabio, Samuel Rhawi by Nursel, PoPaCi, Merge Film Festival.
Freelance Web Developer at Self-employed (Lugano) / Worldwide
January 1, 2024 - PresentHand-coded custom websites (no templates, no page builders) for small businesses, boutiques, restaurants and independent professionals. Focus on mobile-first design, performance and SEO. Clients include Ondus Tattoo, Pronto Pizza da Fabio, Samuel Rhawi by Nursel, PoPaCi, Merge Film Festival.
Video editor, Cameraman, Sound recordist at Locarno Film Festival
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Content production for interviews during the 2023 festival edition, designed for Instagram and YouTube. Editing tailored for social formats.
Video editor, Cameraman, Sound recordist at JazzAscona
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Content production for interviews and live concerts, designed for Instagram and YouTube, with editing choices optimised for social media.
Driver / Delivery at Ristorante Etnic, Lugano
May 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025Running the restaurant's home delivery service with company vehicles. Reliability, punctuality and autonomous shift management.
TV production intern at SRF, Ticino episode
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022On-set support across departments: crew logistics, meal organisation and transportation coordination.
TV production Intern at SRF, Mini Cuchi, Dini Cuchi (Ticino episode)
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022On-set support across departments: crew logistics, meal organisation and transportation coordination.
Education
Bachelor in Informatics (ongoing) at USI — Università della Svizzera Italiana
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027EU Exchange Semester at Sapienza University of Rome
September 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027Diploma in Visual Design (Film) at CISA — Conservatorio Internazionale Scienze Audiovisive
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024High School Diploma — Science Track at Liceo Lugano 1 (LiLu1)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Bachelor in Informatics at USI — Università della Svizzera Italiana
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027SEMP EU exchange semester at Sapienza University of Rome
September 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027Designer in Visual Design (Film) — diploma at CISA — Conservatorio Internazionale Scienze Audiovisive
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024High school diploma at Liceo Lugano 1 (LiLu1)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
Diploma in Visual Design (Film)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Driving licence B
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other
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