Paride Legovini
About Paride Legovini
Paride Legovini is a Senior Software Engineer and Core Ubuntu Developer at Canonical, with extensive experience in software engineering and geophysics. He has contributed significantly to the development of Debian and Ubuntu, showcasing his expertise in open-source communities.
Work at Canonical
Paride Legovini has been employed at Canonical since 2019, initially as a Software Engineer and later advancing to the role of Senior Software Engineer and Core Ubuntu Developer in 2022. His responsibilities include contributing to the development of Ubuntu, particularly focusing on Ubuntu Server and Release Management. He works remotely, collaborating with a global team to enhance the functionality and performance of Ubuntu products.
Experience at Debian
Paride Legovini has a significant history with Debian, having worked as a Debian Developer since 2020. Prior to this, he served as a Sponsored Maintainer from 2015 to 2018 and later as a Debian Maintainer from 2018 to 2020. His involvement in Debian reflects his commitment to open-source software development and community engagement.
Educational Background
Paride Legovini holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geophysics from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, which he completed between 2015 and 2018. He also earned a Master's degree in Physics from Università degli Studi di Padova from 2008 to 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the same institution from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he studied Electrical Engineering and Automation at Technical Institute G. Marconi, achieving a High School Diploma from 1998 to 2003.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current roles, Paride Legovini worked in various positions that combined software engineering and earth sciences. He served as a Field Engineer at ENEA in Antarctica, a Field Scientist at Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, and an Information Technology Specialist in multiple capacities. His experience also includes a brief tenure as a Technical Reviewer at Packt and as a Lecturer at Università degli Studi di Padova.
Research and Development Experience
Paride Legovini has participated in research activities that bridge technology and earth sciences. His doctoral studies involved significant research in geophysics, and he has been involved in projects that required adaptability to extreme environments, such as his Antarctica winterover experience. His diverse background enhances his contributions to both software engineering and scientific research.