Daniele Broccolo
About Daniele Broccolo
Daniele Broccolo is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at DuckDuckGo, with a strong background in distributed search systems and data mining. He has previously held positions at Cliqz GmbH, Tiscali S.P.A., and the Italian National Research Council, and holds a PhD in Informatics from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.
Current Role at DuckDuckGo
Daniele Broccolo has been employed as a Senior Software Engineer at DuckDuckGo since 2019. He works in the Bologna Area, Italy, contributing to the development of the company's search engine technology. His role involves leveraging his expertise in distributed search systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of DuckDuckGo's services.
Previous Experience at Cliqz GmbH
Prior to his current position, Daniele worked at Cliqz GmbH as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure in the Munich Area, Germany, he focused on software development, applying his skills in programming and system design to contribute to the company's search engine solutions.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Daniele Broccolo studied Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Perugia, where he earned his Bachelor Degree from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at Università di Pisa, obtaining a Master Degree in Computer Science from 2006 to 2009. He also pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Informatica at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia from 2010 to 2013.
Research and Development Experience
Daniele has a background in research, having worked as a Research Associate at the Italian National Research Council from 2010 to 2013 in Pisa, Italy. He also served as a Research Fellow at the same institution for a brief period in 2009. His research experience includes a focus on data mining, which involves extracting insights from large datasets.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Daniele Broccolo possesses advanced programming skills in Unix, C/C++, and Python. His expertise extends to distributed search systems, which are critical for modern web search engines. He has also worked as a Senior Developer at Tiscali S.P.A. from 2013 to 2016, where he applied his technical knowledge in software development.