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I am a Lead Fullstack | Mobile Developer and Product Builder with over 10 years of experience crafting web and mobile applications across various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, logistics, legal tech, 3D visualization, scalable dApps, smart contracts, and wallet-integrated apps. I specialize in React, React Native, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Solidity, L2 solutions, and AWS serverless architectures, emphasizing clean architecture, scalability, and user-centric design.
I bring a blend of technical leadership, product ownership, and entrepreneurial mindset, having led projects for companies like FKGroup, KFC, British Gas, PrettyLittleThing, as well as building and launching products from scratch such as StreamEats.co, Carrywise.it, Amutri.com, and Meta-Quip.com. My proven ability to take ideas from concept to production helps me create impactful digital experiences.
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Lead Full Stack | Mobile Engineer at FKGroup
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025Led the architecture for an engineer operations system, implementing secure and scalable infrastructure on AWS including Lambda, AppSync, and DynamoDB. Developed an AI-powered documentation and support tool using OpenAI and Pinecone. Built a web dashboard in React and a React Native mobile app to track field engineers and projects. Integrated third-party APIs and led a team of 4 engineers using agile methodologies.
Senior Mobile Engineer at PrettyLittleThing
June 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025Led React Native engineering for PrettyLittleThing’s mobile app with a scalable white-label architecture and CI/CD setup using Codemagic. Automated rebranding for multiple clients and delivered high-quality apps to stores. Built new app screens using React Native, Typescript, and Sagas. Worked with AWS backend services and led a team of 2 engineers in an agile scrum team.
Senior Mobile Engineer at KFC
June 30, 2021 - August 1, 2025Led mobile and web engineering for KFC’s UK delivery platform. Responsible for UI refactoring, GraphQL implementation, and building new screens using React Native, Typescript, and Storybook. Developed backend services with AWS serverless technologies. Worked as part of an 8-person scrum team consisting of developers, testers, scrum master, and PO.
Lead Mobile Engineer at BCU
June 30, 2020 - August 1, 2025Led backend architecture for Ecrofit, a sustainability platform predicting CO₂ emissions and energy usage in construction projects. Designed serverless architecture using Node.js and AWS services with real-time simulation capabilities. Collaborated with sustainability experts to build dynamic visualizations using React Native and Three.js. Implemented GraphQL middleware and testing pipelines, managing a cross-functional team of 4 engineers.
Senior Mobile Engineer at British Gas
December 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Developed core customer journeys including a React Native rewarding app and a ‘Get a Quote’ journey using Ember.js and GraphQL. Engaged in Agile SCRUM development, version control with Git, and testing with qUnit. Responsible for cross-platform style compatibility and debugging.
Lead Software Developer at CryptoFood
June 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025Led development of a smart-contract powered prototype for food-token trading using Solidity, Hardhat, and Ethers.js. Built secure and scalable dApp architecture with wallet integration using React and Node.js. Prototyped ERC-20 token contracts and explored Layer 2 solutions. Designed backend infrastructure with AWS cloud services and built a React Native mobile app from scratch.
Lead Software Developer at StreamEats
October 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025Architected wallet features and token-based rewards for blockchain-enabled loyalty system. Enhanced ERC-20 token logic and optimized backend using Node.js and AWS serverless architecture. Led major refactoring of the React Native mobile app improving modularity and performance.
Lead Software Developer at SeatLab
October 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025Built blockchain ticketing systems with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL integrating wallet interactions. Developed mobile and web apps with React Native, Redux, and Node.js. Designed GraphQL middleware and contributed to smart contract workflows. Managed backend on AWS and participated actively in Agile scrum with an 8-person team.
Software Developer at Carbon
October 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Delivered a blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse. Developed responsive UI with React, React Native, Next.js, GraphQL, and TypeScript. Integrated wallet providers including MetaMask and WalletConnect. Deployed serverless microservice backend on AWS using Cognito and DynamoDB.
Senior Software Developer at Vibepay
July 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025Delivered a blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse.
Senior Software Developer at Illimity
July 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Delivered a blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse.
Lead Full Stack | Mobile Engineer at FKGroup
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025Led the architecture for an engineer operations system, implementing secure and scalable AWS serverless infrastructure combined with AI-powered tools for documentation and support. Developed web dashboards and backend services using React, Typescript, Node.js, and AWS services. Built a React Native mobile app for monitoring engineers and projects in the field. Integrated third-party APIs, tested with Jest, Testing Library, and Cypress, and led a team of 4 engineers adopting agile methodologies.
Senior Mobile Engineer at PrettyLittleThing
June 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025Led React Native engineering for the company’s mobile app, implementing a scalable white-label architecture with CI/CD pipelines using Codemagic for Android and iOS. Automated the rebranding process for different customers, built new app screens, and ensured high-quality releases with testing tools like Jest, Testing Library, and Detox. Worked with AWS serverless backend and contributed within an agile Scrum team of 8 people, leading 2 engineers.
Senior Mobile Engineer at KFC
June 30, 2021 - August 1, 2025Led front-end and back-end engineering for KFC’s UK delivery platform, focusing on UI refactoring for mobile apps, GraphQL implementation, and building web apps with React and Next.js. Involved in serverless backend development on AWS and worked within an 8-person Scrum team. Delivered new screens within React Native and integrated storybook and testing tools to enhance app stability.
Lead Mobile Engineer at BCU
June 30, 2020 - August 1, 2025Led backend architecture and full delivery of Ecrofit, a platform for predicting CO2 emissions, energy usage, and pollution during construction planning. Designed serverless backend with Node.js and AWS, created data models to enable real-time sustainability simulations, and built dynamic frontend visualizations using React Native and Three.js. Implemented GraphQL middleware and robust testing pipelines, leading a cross-functional team of 4 engineers.
Senior Mobile Engineer at British Gas
December 31, 2018 - August 1, 2025Developed core customer journeys for British Gas including React Native rewarding apps and web development with Ember.js and GraphQL. Worked in an Agile SCRUM environment, responsible for version control, testing, debugging, and cross-platform UI compatibility.
Lead Software Developer at CryptoFood
June 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025Led the development of a smart-contract powered prototype for food-token trading using Solidity, Hardhat, and Ethers.js. Built secure and scalable dApp architecture with React, Node.js, wallet integration, and backend infrastructure on AWS. Developed React Native mobile apps, and prototyped ERC-20 token contracts with Layer 2 scalability.
Lead Software Developer at StreamEats
October 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025Architected blockchain-enabled loyalty features including wallet and token-based rewards. Maintained and optimized Node.js backend with AWS serverless services. Led major mobile app refactoring and modular design improvements using React Native.
Lead Software Developer at SeatLab
October 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025Developed blockchain ticketing system with Next.js, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and wallet integrations. Built and maintained React Native and Node.js applications for decentralized ticket ownership with AWS cloud backend. Collaborated in Scrum teams with testers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.
Software Developer at Carbon
October 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Delivered blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse. Built responsive UI components with React, Next.js, GraphQL, and TypeScript. Integrated wallet providers and deployed serverless backend infrastructure on AWS with Cognito authentication.
Senior Software Developer at Vibepay
July 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025Delivered blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse.
Senior Software Developer at Illimity
July 31, 2020 - August 1, 2025Delivered blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse.
Solution Architect || Lead Full Stack Developer at FKGroup
May 31, 2025 - August 27, 2025Led the architecture of an engineer operations system featuring secure and scalable AWS infrastructure (Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB) and AI-powered tools using OpenAI and Pinecone. Developed a React dashboard and React Native mobile app for tracking engineers and projects, built backend services with Node.js and AWS, implemented testing tools, integrated third-party APIs, and led a team of 4 engineers following agile principles.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at PrettyLittleThing
June 30, 2022 - August 27, 2025Led React Native engineering for PrettyLittleThing’s mobile app, developed a scalable white-label architecture, set up CI/CD pipelines with Codemagic for Android and iOS, automated rebranding for multiple customers, built new screens with React Native and TypeScript, implemented testing tools, and integrated AWS serverless backend services. Worked in a Scrum team and led 2 engineers.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at KFC
June 30, 2021 - August 27, 2025Led mobile and web engineering for KFC’s UK delivery platform, responsible for UI refactoring of serverless mobile app, implemented GraphQL backend from scratch, developed web app for automated orders using React, Next.js and TypeScript, worked within Scrum team, built new React Native screens, and implemented AWS serverless infrastructure components.
Lead Full Stack Engineer at BCU
June 30, 2020 - August 27, 2025Led backend architecture for Ecrofit platform predicting CO₂, energy use, and pollution in construction projects. Designed serverless backend with Node.js and AWS Lambda, created data models for real-time simulations, automated environmental data integration with Python, enabled frontend visualizations using React Native and Three.js, implemented GraphQL middleware, testing pipelines, and directed a cross-functional team of 4 engineers.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at British Gas
December 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025Developed React Native rewarding app and 'Get a quote' journey on British Gas website using Ember.js. Implemented GraphQL middleware and performed testing and debugging. Worked in Agile SCRUM project and maintained cross-browser compatible SCSS styling.
Lead Software Developer at Tabadulat
June 30, 2025 - August 27, 2025Developed a secure, scalable web platform for Sharia-compliant global stock investment integrating real-time market data, AI-powered investment insights, and blockchain compliance tracking. Implemented wallet integrations, transaction signing, and on-chain audit trails using React, Next.js, Node.js, AWS, Solidity, and Web3.js.
Lead Software Developer at StreamEats
October 31, 2024 - August 27, 2025Architected wallet features and token-based rewards for a blockchain-enabled loyalty system, extended ERC-20 token logic, optimized backend with Node.js and AWS serverless architecture, and refactored mobile app in React Native focusing on modular design and performance improvements.
Lead Software Developer at SeatLab
October 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025Built blockchain ticketing systems integrating wallet interactions with Web3.js and Ethers.js using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL. Maintained mobile and web apps with React Native and Node.js, designed GraphQL middleware and smart contract workflows, developed AWS backend services, and collaborated within a Scrum team.
Software Developer at Carbon
October 31, 2020 - August 27, 2025Delivered blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse. Built responsive UI components using React, React Native, Next.js, GraphQL, and TypeScript. Integrated wallet providers like MetaMask and WalletConnect, and deployed serverless microservices on AWS.
Senior Software Developer at Vibepay
July 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025Delivered blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse.
Senior Software Developer at Illimity
July 31, 2020 - August 27, 2025Delivered blockchain-based crypto wallet and mobile dApp for NFT purchases in the Metaverse.
Education
Degree at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Degree at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025Executive Course in Project Management
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Certified Scrum Product Owner
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025Executive Course in Project Management
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Certified Scrum Product Owner
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Executive Course in Project Management
January 1, 2012 - August 27, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
I worked with The Good Food Family, a UK-based food business, to design and develop their mobile and web platform. The project focused on creating a modern digital experience that allowed customers to easily browse menus, place orders, and manage subscriptions for fresh, healthy meals.
My contributions included:
• Frontend development using React Native for mobile and React/Next.js for web.
• Implemented secure payment integrations and streamlined the checkout process.
• Built a scalable backend with Node.js and AWS serverless architecture to handle peak order volumes.
• Designed intuitive UI/UX flows for browsing, cart management, and customer onboarding.
• Integrated real-time order tracking and notification systems to improve customer engagement.
The result was a high-performing, user-friendly platform that reflected the company’s vision of combining healthy eating with seamless digital access, enabling them to expand their customer base and increase recurring sales.
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