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Hi, I am Donato Gabriele Francavilla, a passionate and experienced software engineer and front-end developer currently based in Massagno, Switzerland. Over the past decade, I have contributed to various projects across Europe, focusing on web development, cloud solutions, and building scalable architectures using modern technologies. I have a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript, and I have worked extensively with frameworks such as ReactJS and Next.js. I love solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring startups in UI/UX and branding. I am continuously learning and adapting to new tools and technologies to improve software quality and delivery.…Hi, I am Donato Gabriele Francavilla, a passionate and experienced software engineer and front-end developer currently based in Massagno, Switzerland. Over the past decade, I have contributed to various projects across Europe, focusing on web development, cloud solutions, and building scalable architectures using modern technologies. I have a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript, and I have worked extensively with frameworks such as ReactJS and Next.js. I love solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring startups in UI/UX and branding. I am continuously learning and adapting to new tools and technologies to improve software quality and delivery.

Donato Gabriele Francavilla

Web Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I am Donato Gabriele Francavilla, a passionate and experienced software engineer and front-end developer currently based in Massagno, Switzerland. Over the past decade, I have contributed to various projects across Europe, focusing on web development, cloud solutions, and building scalable architectures using modern technologies. I have a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript, and I have worked extensively with frameworks such as ReactJS and Next.js. I love solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring startups in UI/UX and branding. I am continuously learning and adapting to new tools and technologies to improve software quality and delivery.…Hi, I am Donato Gabriele Francavilla, a passionate and experienced software engineer and front-end developer currently based in Massagno, Switzerland. Over the past decade, I have contributed to various projects across Europe, focusing on web development, cloud solutions, and building scalable architectures using modern technologies. I have a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript, and I have worked extensively with frameworks such as ReactJS and Next.js. I love solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring startups in UI/UX and branding. I am continuously learning and adapting to new tools and technologies to improve software quality and delivery.

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Hi, I am Donato Gabriele Francavilla, a passionate and experienced software engineer and front-end developer currently based in Massagno, Switzerland. Over the past decade, I have contributed to various projects across Europe, focusing on web development, cloud solutions, and building scalable architectures using modern technologies.

I have a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript, and I have worked extensively with frameworks such as ReactJS and Next.js. I love solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring startups in UI/UX and branding. I am continuously learning and adapting to new tools and technologies to improve software quality and delivery.

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Senior Software Engineer at FIRST AG

October 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025

Designed and developed a caching architecture utilizing AWS Glue, S3, and CodeBuild to store product website data, resulting in a 90% build time reduction and prevention of API errors. Migrated product website from an old CMS to Storyblok and Next.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS. Developed a revalidation tool for web pages integrating AWS services such as SQS, S3, and Batch. Implemented a GitHub workflow solution using matrix functionality to reduce build times and resolve monolithic build issues, significantly improving compile times. Managed an EKS cluster for WhatsApp API platform.

Senior Front-End Developer at FIRST

September 30, 2020 - September 4, 2025

Contributed to the development of a React-based UI framework used company-wide to modernize numerous obsolete websites and consolidate branding. Led the development of a product website to demonstrate the framework's effectiveness, improving development flow and ensuring compliance across sections. Enhanced team processes by adopting code reviews to increase mutual code understanding and prevent production bugs. Introduced a build system to avoid errors during compilation and deployment, reducing build failures and production stress.

Web Development Engineer II at Amazon

August 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025

Led front-end development of a project that improved customer understanding of Amazon Video offerings and user experience. Implemented and supported migration from legacy stack to ReactJS and NodeJS for server- and client-side rendering of Prime Video, visited by over 2 million monthly users, without disruptions. Developed and A/B tested new front-end features on Prime Video to enhance user satisfaction.

Senior Front-End Engineer at The Cambridge Satchel

June 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025

Designed and implemented a new checkout experience reducing interaction to a single page and increasing conversion rate by 0.8%. Promoted and facilitated Agile adoption within the team by introducing stand-ups, kanban, planning poker and continuous alignment with project schedules and deliverables. Developed front-end and backend areas of internal stock management system, accelerating back-office operations. Improved development workflow by introducing build systems such as Gulp and Grunt.

Web Developer at Rosetta Stone

June 1, 2015 - September 4, 2025

Optimized templating engine organization of Liferay CMS, improving modification workflow efficiency. Optimized code of existing landing pages, improving load performance by 2 seconds. Developed a new landing page to promote language courses, enabling faster acquisition of new offers and greater customer engagement. Remodeled and maintained new NodeJS-built website to suit EMEA market needs.

Front-End Developer at Triboo Digitale SPA

August 31, 2014 - September 4, 2025

Led front-end development of the Maserati merchandising e-commerce site in Magento. Adopted a standard theme for developing e-commerce websites on Magento, used as a base for more than 35 e-commerce sites for important Italian brands. Implemented best strategies to improve front-end structure including XML block initialization and template definition.

Front-End Developer and Web Designer at T-Shop SRL

December 1, 2011 - September 4, 2025

Managed flip campaigns and created ads in Photoshop for the main Italian e-commerce site Dvd.it. Built mini-sites and landing pages for film promotion.

Web Designer Internship at Edizioni Master SPA

June 1, 2010 - September 4, 2025

Designed and built mini-sites and landing pages for magazine promotions.