Hi there, I'm Giacomo Sorbi, a senior full stack engineer with 20+ years of software development experience. I specialize in modern web technologies including React, Node.js, and TypeScript, and I enjoy building scalable, secure platforms for startups and large organizations. Beyond coding, I focus on performance optimization, security, and strong engineering leadership. I love architecting complex systems, mentoring teams, and delivering reliable features quickly in fast-paced, security-sensitive environments.

Giacomo Sorbi

Hi there, I'm Giacomo Sorbi, a senior full stack engineer with 20+ years of software development experience. I specialize in modern web technologies including React, Node.js, and TypeScript, and I enjoy building scalable, secure platforms for startups and large organizations. Beyond coding, I focus on performance optimization, security, and strong engineering leadership. I love architecting complex systems, mentoring teams, and delivering reliable features quickly in fast-paced, security-sensitive environments.

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Hi there, I’m Giacomo Sorbi, a senior full stack engineer with 20+ years of software development experience. I specialize in modern web technologies including React, Node.js, and TypeScript, and I enjoy building scalable, secure platforms for startups and large organizations.

Beyond coding, I focus on performance optimization, security, and strong engineering leadership. I love architecting complex systems, mentoring teams, and delivering reliable features quickly in fast-paced, security-sensitive environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead at Toptal
May 1, 2020 - Present
Led architecture and delivery of secure, scalable web applications; mentored engineers across multiple projects.
Principal Engineer at SAP
December 2, 2022 - March 2, 2024
Architected enterprise-grade blockchain and data-layer integrations; improved platform security and reliability.
Senior Software Engineer at Facebook
September 1, 2020 - March 2, 2021
Contributed to frontend architecture, performance improvements, and data visualization; led code reviews.
University Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Delivered lectures on software engineering and systems design; mentored postgraduate students.
Software Engineer at Orgvue
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Developed front-end and microservice components to scale analytics platform; improved UX and performance.
Senior Software Engineer at Facebook
November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to React ecosystem improvements; enhanced internal tooling and data fetching layers.
Software Engineer at Orgvue
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Built data visualization and enterprise-grade dashboards; improved data access and UI responsiveness.
Senior Software Engineer at BJSS
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Delivered secure, scalable web apps; guided code quality and best practices.
Technical Coach at Flatiron School
July 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Delivered full-stack web development curriculum; mentored students, focusing on React and Node.js.
Senior React Developer at Acuris Global
November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Enhanced front-end performance and UX; integrated React with back-end services.
Team Lead at Undisclosed FinTech
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Led cross-functional team to deliver fintech features; improved release cadence.
Software Engineer at Deutsche Bank
December 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Developed financial software in Frankfurt; focused on performance and reliability.
Software Developer at OUTFITTER Y
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Frontend development; collaborated on e-commerce platform features.
Team Lead at AGCPartners
August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Led development of client-facing tools; mentored junior developers.
Web Developer at MagicWorks via VerticalJelly
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Built web applications for clients; improved performance and UX.
Frontend Developer at MindGeek via VerticalJelly
July 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Developed responsive front-end interfaces; integrated with back-end services.
Web Developer at 22cans via VerticalJelly
September 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Created marketing and product pages; improved site performance.
Web Marketing Specialist at Vola SpA
April 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
SEO-focused web marketing; improved visibility and engagement.
SEO and Web Developer at Blastness
December 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
SEO optimization and web development for Italian market; improved ranking.
Founder at Cannon Shopper
March 1, 2006 - February 1, 2010
Founded an e-commerce/marketing venture delivering digital solutions to clients.
Innovation Lab Researcher at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
March 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Research into telecom operators and hardware manufacturers; produced business plans.
Apprentice Accountant at Studio Corazza
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2008
Early career role assisting accounting processes.

Education

Master, Innovation Management and Service Engineering at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor, Economics at Università degli Studi di Firenze
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor, Economics at Università degli Studi di Firenze
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Test Driven Development (TDD) Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Blockchain & Web3 Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Gaming