Valentino Volonghi
About Valentino Volonghi
Valentino Volonghi serves as the VP of Market Regulation Technology at FINRA since 2023 and has a significant background in technology and Python community involvement, including founding the Italian Python Association.
Work at FINRA
Valentino Volonghi has been serving as the Vice President of Market Regulation Technology at FINRA since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance market regulation processes. His expertise in technology and market dynamics contributes to the organization's mission of ensuring market integrity and investor protection.
Previous Experience at NextRoll
Valentino Volonghi held multiple positions at NextRoll from 2007 to 2023. He began as a Backend Lead Developer, progressing to Senior Scalability Director, and then Chief Architect. He served as Chief Technology Officer from 2014 to 2023. His tenure included significant contributions to system scalability and architecture, impacting the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Valentino Volonghi studied at Politecnico di Milano, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in eBusiness and ICT Management. He also completed his secondary education at Liceo Scientifico G. Galilei di Caravaggio, achieving Maturità Scientifica. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and systems design.
Contributions to the Python Community
Valentino Volonghi founded the Italian Python Association, which initiated the Italian PyCon and EuroPython conferences. He is actively involved in the international Python community, contributing to open source projects, including tools for big data processing like getbaker.io. His efforts promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Python ecosystem.
Involvement in Privacy Sandbox Development
Valentino Volonghi has contributed to the development of the Privacy Sandbox, including specifications such as FLEDGE and PARAKEET. His active participation in W3C working groups highlights his commitment to advancing privacy standards and technologies in the digital landscape.