Who am I

Hi, my name is Giulia and I am a senior software developer.

I’ve been working in corporate software for several years and I’m now freelancing.

I’m especially interested in the underlying concepts, not just frameworks, languages, or trends. I like understanding how things really work, which keeps me flexible and adaptable across technologies. I care about reasoning and logic and enjoy the process of thinking, then doing.

I value independence and exploration, both in software and outdoors. I’m a free spirit, and whenever I can, I spend time in the mountains with my tent. I rock climb too. Moving the body just feels essential.

As a freelancer, I often join teams as a long-term collaborator and stay involved as their products grow. Much of my work is client-based, so I share selectively in public. I enjoy delivering reliable software, deepening my technical skills, and seeing products evolve over time.

I dislike premature abstractions and optimization for its own sake. I’d rather keep things simple and improve them when a real need appears.

Selected Projects

AI Software for Accounting Automation

Automatic expense categorization in US-used software, combining Python, Selenium, chatbots, and generative AI to save manual effort and reduce errors.

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EdTech Web App with Generative AI

Development of interactive learning software that adapts dialogues using AI, enhancing engagement and personalized education experiences.

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AI Products Software

Enhancing product catalogs and generating images using Langchain, Langsmith, and generative AI for improved content creation and automation.

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Uniswap Liquidity Automation Script

Automated liquidity providing operations on Uniswap using smart contracts and a Raspberry Pi, enabling efficient DeFi participation.

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Interactive LED Textile Prototype

Designed and implemented a LED-driven textile prototype with Gemma M0, combining embedded programming, sensors, and real-time interactivity.

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Intelligent Full-Stack Document Search Engine

Semantic search system for documents using Solr, enabling smarter retrieval and indexing for enterprise-level applications.

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Suggested Readings

The C Programming Language — Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie

The classic guide to C, teaching low-level programming, memory management, and systems thinking.

Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software — Charles Petzold

Explains how computers work from first principles, bridging hardware and software concepts.

Computer Networks: A Systems Approach — Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie

A comprehensive look at network protocols, architecture, and systems-level networking.

CPython Internals: Your Guide to the Python 3 Interpreter — Anthony Shaw

An in-depth guide to Python 3 internals, exploring the interpreter, bytecode, and memory model.

Clean Architecture — Robert C. Martin

A guide to building maintainable, flexible software systems through architectural principles.

A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms — Jay Wengrow

Explains fundamental data structures and algorithms in a practical, approachable way.

Algoritmi e strutture di dati — Alan A. Bertossi, Alberto Montresor

A detailed reference on algorithms and data structures, covering theory and practical applications.

Dive Into Design Patterns — Alexander Shvets

Practical exploration of design patterns and reusable solutions for common software problems.

Why Machines Learn — Anil Ananthaswamy

Explores the mathematical foundations behind modern AI and machine learning techniques.

Alice’s Adventures in a Differentiable Wonderland — Simone Scardapane

A beginner-friendly primer on designing neural networks, using playful examples inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Gödel, Escher, Bach — Douglas R. Hofstadter

An interdisciplinary exploration of logic, mathematics, and cognition through patterns in music and art.

Various books on mathematics, science in general, and computer science theory

A broad foundation of knowledge across mathematics, physics, and computer science, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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