Andrea Righi
About Andrea Righi
Andrea Righi is a Linux Kernel Engineer at Canonical Ltd., with a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Università degli Studi di Siena. He has authored the Minirighi kernel and has extensive experience in network analysis, virtualization technologies, and high-performance computing.
Work at Canonical
Andrea Righi has been employed at Canonical Ltd. as a Linux Kernel Engineer since 2019. In this role, he works remotely and contributes to the development and maintenance of the Linux kernel, focusing on enhancing system performance and reliability. His expertise in kernel development aligns with Canonical's mission to provide robust and efficient software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Righi studied at Università degli Studi di Siena, where he earned a Master Degree in Computer Engineering. His studies spanned from 1998 to 2004, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of computer systems and software development. His expertise includes local and wide area network analysis, application monitoring, and virtualization technologies.
Background in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Andrea Righi worked at several organizations in various capacities. He served as a Software Developer at Develer S.r.l. from 2009 to 2011. He also held positions as a Kernel Hacker at BetterServers, Inc. from 2015 to 2019 and as a System Administrator at CINECA from 2004 to 2008. His diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in software engineering and system management.
Contributions to Open Source Projects
Andrea Righi is the lead developer and maintainer of SystemImager, a tool designed for Linux system imaging and deployment. He has also contributed to the OSCAR project, which aims to simplify the setup and management of high-performance computing clusters. Additionally, he authored the Minirighi kernel, an educational operating system kernel, showcasing his commitment to open-source development and education.
Research and Development Experience
Andrea Righi has a background in research and development, having worked as a PhD student at the University of Siena from 2008 to 2009. His early career included a thesis internship at CINECA in 2004, where he gained practical experience in system administration. His research interests include grid computing implementations and distributed systems, reflecting his focus on complex computing environments.