Hi, I'm Paolo Proni, a cloud & UX architect with 20+ years of experience designing cloud-native applications and intuitive user interfaces. I help teams deliver scalable SaaS solutions with a strong focus on UX consistency using IBM Carbon Design System and Figma. I'm passionate about modernising legacy systems, AWS Lambda/serverless architectures, and multi-tenant SaaS, and I enjoy bridging business goals with technology while working remotely across the EU.

Paolo Proni

Hi, I'm Paolo Proni, a cloud & UX architect with 20+ years of experience designing cloud-native applications and intuitive user interfaces. I help teams deliver scalable SaaS solutions with a strong focus on UX consistency using IBM Carbon Design System and Figma. I'm passionate about modernising legacy systems, AWS Lambda/serverless architectures, and multi-tenant SaaS, and I enjoy bridging business goals with technology while working remotely across the EU.

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Hi, I’m Paolo Proni, a cloud & UX architect with 20+ years of experience designing cloud-native applications and intuitive user interfaces. I help teams deliver scalable SaaS solutions with a strong focus on UX consistency using IBM Carbon Design System and Figma.

I’m passionate about modernising legacy systems, AWS Lambda/serverless architectures, and multi-tenant SaaS, and I enjoy bridging business goals with technology while working remotely across the EU.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner
German
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Work Experience

UX Designer at Freelance (Client: Major company in Trentino)
July 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Freelance UX Designer: created interface prototypes in Figma using IBM Carbon to redesign and streamline an old PC-based management software for a major client in Trentino.
Java Developer at Mediatica S.p.a
July 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Developed a Java Swing ETL software and a Java library to transform data from IBM DataStage (XML and DSX). Worked with Apache Hive for Hadoop queries.
iOS Developer at Freelance
September 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Wrote native iOS apps using SwiftUI, following Apple Human Interface Guidelines; also worked on Java projects communicating via XML, CSV and REST.
Java Developer / Systems Consultant at Crif (Bologna) for Enel project
November 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Java and Korn Shell development; wrote stored procedures on Oracle; contributed to Enel project.
Java Developer / System Administrator at North Italy company
November 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Wrote a data collection and traceability system in Java; printers; Bluetooth-connected Android interface; SSL data transfer; relational database; 10 Linux lines with an application server via Apache Httpd.
IT Manager at Software house in Bologna
August 31, 2010 - October 14, 2025
Linux system administrator on Debian with VMware; Windows server integration between Tomcat and Apache; Android app development in C++.
R&D / Embedded Systems Developer at Embedded System Company
May 1, 2010 - October 14, 2025
Developed web intranet app; documental system for quality; prototype for home automation; Java/JBoss-based quality and traceability system; JSP/JSF UI.
Developer / Analyst at Public administration, Padova
November 1, 2003 - October 14, 2025
Java Enterprise application with digital signature; authentication and authorization subsystems; Oracle databases; created tables and views.
Java Teacher at Milan (Education Setting)
August 8, 2002 - October 14, 2025
Taught a Java course in Milan for a short period.
Developer / Analyst at Ecorecuperi (Padova)
August 1, 2002 - October 14, 2025
Developed a web application based on Java servlets (no framework); Firebird DB; browser-based UI.
Developer / Analyst at North Italy company
December 31, 1999 - October 14, 2025
Developed an internal system in Java; DB2 on Windows NT; Swing UI; HTML reports.
Developer at Various small companies near hometown
December 31, 1999 - October 14, 2025
Small Access 2.0 applications developed and sold to farmers.
Freelance UX Designer & Cloud Consultant at Freelance (Trentino, Remote)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Redesign of legacy ERP software for manufacturing sector using Figma + IBM Carbon Design System; streamlined interface architecture, reducing user interaction time by ~80%; collaborated with stakeholders to align UX decisions with business and technical constraints; produced clickable prototypes and developer handoff documentation.
Java Developer at Mediatica S.p.A.
July 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Developed software in Java (Swing) for large-scale data integration. Implemented a Java library to convert IBM DataStage datasets (DSX/XML). Performed Hive query optimisation on Hadoop clusters for data analytics operations.
Mobile App Developer at Freelance
September 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
Created native iOS apps with SwiftUI, following Apple HIG. Developed communication systems between Java applications via REST and CSV/XML exchange.
Developer & System Consultant at CRIF S.p.A. (Project for ENEL)
September 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025
Developed Java and Korn Shell scripts for data integration on Oracle DB. Created stored procedures and batch automation for energy-sector reporting.
Developer & System Administrator at North Italy Manufacturing Client
November 1, 2015 - October 18, 2025
Designed and implemented a Java-based traceability system with barcode tracking and Bluetooth devices. Integrated weighing scales via RS-232 and secured data transfer over SSL. Improved production data accuracy and report generation (PDF).

Education

Master in Software Engineering at Free University of Bolzano
October 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Graduation in Interfaces and Communications Technologies at Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, University of Trento
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Borland C++ Builder Course at Course (Borland C++ Builder)
January 1, 2000 - October 14, 2025
Programming Course at Various
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Master in Software Engineering at Free University of Bolzano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor in Interfaces and Communication Technologies at University of Trento
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Oracle Java Associate Certification
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
IBM Carbon for React Certification
July 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
IBM Carbon for Vue Certification
May 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Internal certification about Cyber security
October 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Oracle Java Associate (1Z0-811)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
IBM Carbon Design System Certificates (Vue & React)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Cyber Security Internal Certification (9.5/10)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities