Paolo Cappelletti
About Paolo Cappelletti
Paolo Cappelletti is a Technical Team Lead at Horizen Labs, where he has worked since 2019, focusing on blockchain engineering and leading the SDK & Sidechains team. He holds a degree in Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano and has extensive experience in software development across various companies in Italy and Finland.
Work at Horizen Labs
Paolo Cappelletti has been employed at Horizen Labs since 2019, initially as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Technical Team Lead, where he has been leading the SDK & Sidechains team. His work focuses on blockchain engineering, contributing to the development of innovative solutions within the organization. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Education and Expertise
Paolo Cappelletti studied at Politecnico di Milano, where he earned a 1° level degree in Information Technology from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills. He possesses expertise in various programming and design languages, including Groovy and NodeJS, and is proficient in development frameworks such as Grails, Spring, and Hibernate.
Background
Before joining Horizen Labs, Paolo Cappelletti worked at several technology companies. He served as a Senior Software Developer at Nextre Engineering from 2011 to 2013 and as a Senior Software Engineer at Piksel Inc. from 2015 to 2019. His early career included a position as a Java Developer at Digia in Helsinki, Finland, in 2000.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Paolo Cappelletti has a diverse skill set in software engineering. He is experienced in managing databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. His technical capabilities extend to big data technologies like Spark and ElasticSearch. He is also familiar with web and XML programming, utilizing technologies like JSP/Servlet and AngularJS, and has experience with messaging systems such as Apache Kafka and Amazon SQS.
Cloud Services Proficiency
In addition to his software engineering skills, Paolo Cappelletti is skilled in cloud services, particularly with Amazon AWS and Google App Engine. His knowledge in these areas enhances his ability to develop and deploy applications in cloud environments, contributing to the efficiency and scalability of projects he oversees.