Alessandro Petraro
About Alessandro Petraro
Alessandro Petraro is a Technical Lead with a strong background in software engineering and system architecture. He has experience in developing microservices and has worked for companies such as Cubbit and Labster, focusing on technologies like Docker and REST APIs.
Work at Labster
Alessandro Petraro currently holds the position of Technical Lead at Labster, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he oversees technical projects and leads development initiatives. Prior to his current position, he worked at Labster as a Senior Software Engineer for seven months in 2021. His experience at Labster includes contributing to software development and enhancing the company's educational technology offerings.
Education and Expertise
Alessandro Petraro studied at Università di Bologna, where he earned a Laurea triennale in Ingegneria Informatica from 2010 to 2013 and a Laurea magistrale LM in Ingegneria Informatica from 2014 to 2017. His educational background provides a solid foundation in computer engineering, equipping him with the skills necessary for software development and system architecture.
Background
Before joining Labster, Alessandro Petraro worked at ICONSULTING as a Business Analytics Specialist from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Business Analytics Expert in 2019. His roles involved analyzing data and providing insights to improve business processes. He also worked at Cubbit in various capacities, including Full Stack Developer and Software Engineer, where he architected complex systems and expanded his knowledge in P2P networks and cryptography.
Technical Projects and Challenges
At Cubbit, Alessandro faced technical challenges such as securing a WRTC channel using DH Key Exchange and developing an engine for selective file synchronization. He architected a complex system utilizing multiple Docker containers and REST APIs to create microservices. His work involved using tools like Lerna and Tilt in a mono-repository context, enhancing his expertise in microservices architecture.
Interests and Additional Skills
In his free time, Alessandro Petraro explores Web3 technologies and programming languages such as Rust and Go. This interest reflects his commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies and enhancing his technical skill set beyond his professional responsibilities.