Luca Lanziani
About Luca Lanziani
Luca Lanziani serves as the Head of DevOps and Platform Engineering at NearForm, a position he has held since 2022. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, he focuses on fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within his team.
Work at NearForm
Luca Lanziani serves as the Head of DevOps and Platform Engineering at NearForm, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within his team. He has played a significant role in shaping NearForm's technology strategy by engaging directly with clients to understand their needs. Previously, he worked as a Lead Technical Architect and Senior Software Engineer at NearForm, where he led distributed engineering teams and contributed to successful project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Luca Lanziani holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Università degli studi Roma TRE, completed from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the same institution, which he obtained between 2007 and 2010. His educational background is complemented by his expertise in React and Node.js, which he developed during his transition from a Senior Fullstack Developer to a leadership role.
Background
Before his current role, Luca Lanziani accumulated extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership. He worked at various organizations, including Università degli Studi Roma Tre as a Software Engineer and at Smarkets as a Software Engineer in London. His career at NearForm began in 2015, where he progressed through roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in his current leadership position.
Achievements
Luca Lanziani has contributed significantly to pre-sales activities as a Technical Director, helping to shape proposals and draft targeted client offerings. He has led teams of engineers, ensuring successful project delivery and proactively resolving potential issues. His leadership style emphasizes open communication and continuous learning, which he believes are essential for fostering success within his teams.
Platform Engineering Insights
Luca emphasizes the importance of platform engineering in enhancing productivity and market performance. He discusses the need for specialized skills in platform engineering, particularly in cloud infrastructure and DevOps. He also highlights the challenge of cultural shifts required for the adoption of platform engineering and the importance of building platforms as products to serve internal teams effectively.