Federico Valenza
About Federico Valenza
Federico Valenza is a Software Engineer III specializing in Core Automation at Primer, with a strong educational background in Economics and Finance from Università Bocconi and Stockholm School of Economics. He has held various roles in software engineering and product technology across Europe, contributing to payment integration and automation platforms.
Current Role at Primer
Federico Valenza currently serves as a Software Engineer III in Core Automation at Primer. He has been in this position since 2023, working in Athens, Greece. In this role, he is part of a team focused on building the next generation payments automation platform. His expertise includes utilizing various technologies such as Python with FastAPI, AWS services, Kafka, Docker, and more.
Previous Experience at Primer
Prior to his current role, Federico worked at Primer as a Software Engineer II in Payment Integrations from 2022 to 2023. He also held the position of Software Engineer I at Primer from 2021 to 2022. His time at Primer has contributed to his development in payment technologies and automation processes.
Professional Background in Technology and Finance
Federico Valenza has a diverse background in technology and finance. He worked at True Search in various roles, including Senior Associate in Product, Data & Technology from 2019 to 2021, and Analyst in 2017. His experience as an executive recruiter in the tech industry has allowed him to connect with leaders across the globe, enhancing his understanding of product and engineering dynamics.
Educational Qualifications
Federico holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from Università Bocconi, completed from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, which he obtained from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he has completed several technical courses, including a Full Stack Web Development program at Le Wagon and an Intermediate JavaScript Nanodegree from Udacity.
Technical Skills and Technologies
In his current role, Federico utilizes a range of technologies including Python with FastAPI, AWS services such as Serverless Lambdas and DynamoDB, and tools like Docker and GitHub. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in full stack web development and coding, gained through intensive training at Le Wagon and Udacity.