Alessandro Gagliardi
About Alessandro Gagliardi
Alessandro Gagliardi is a Staff Software Engineer with a diverse educational background in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and multi-religious studies. He has held various technical and leadership roles at Transcend and other companies, demonstrating expertise in software engineering and product development.
Work at Transcend
Alessandro Gagliardi has held multiple roles at Transcend, demonstrating a progression in leadership responsibilities. He served as Technical Lead from 2022 to 2023, followed by a role as Engineering Manager from 2023 to 2024. Currently, he is employed as a Staff Software Engineer since 2024. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects, including adding support for unstructured scanning for Azure and integrating Large Language Models into content classification systems.
Education and Expertise
Alessandro Gagliardi has a diverse educational background that spans several disciplines. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He also holds a Master of Science in Behavioral and Neural Science from Rutgers University - Newark. Additionally, he pursued a Ph.D. in Integrative Neuroscience at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. His studies also include psychology, neuroscience, and multi-religious studies, showcasing a broad range of expertise.
Background
Alessandro Gagliardi has a varied professional background in software engineering and education. He co-founded Flourish Tech in 2021, where he served as Head of Product for three months. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Glassdoor and as a Software Engineer at Pandora. His experience also includes roles as a Lead Enterprise Instructor at Galvanize Inc and as a Lecturer at the University of New Haven, where he contributed to the education of future professionals in the tech industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alessandro Gagliardi has achieved significant milestones in software engineering and product development. He has experience in integrating advanced technologies, such as Large Language Models, into existing systems. His leadership roles at Transcend reflect his ability to manage teams and projects effectively. Additionally, his co-founding of Flourish Tech highlights his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation in the tech sector.