Raffaele Spinelli
Software engineer
I am a Software Engineer with a background in online privacy and networking. I am passionate about Open Source and Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels.
Since I became aware of Open-source software, I have had nothing but fascination for it. Nowadays, I proudly support open projects like Firefox, Gentoo, and Enlightenment.
In 2014, I successfully defended my PhD at the Dipartimento di Informatica ”R.M. Capocelli” of the University of Salerno under the supervision of Prof. Vittorio Scarano and Prof. Delfina Malandrino. with a thesis about online privacy: how data is collected and aggregated, through which means Personal and Sensitive Information is leaked, how a profile is built and, lastly, how to make users more aware of what is happening.
After my PhD, I worked in the UK for two years at Grapeshot (now Oracle), providing Contextual Intelligence Solutions to partners for Custom Targeting, Brand Safety, etc. My focus was backend development using a micro-services architecture and analytic systems for reporting.
After that, I kept building (RESTful) APIs, mostly in Python, while some others in Java, and focused on scalable systems.
For the last 6 years, I have been working at Tiqets, where I have been focusing on different domains. From checkout and payment to solutions for onboarding and API integrations for our partners.
More information may be found on my LinkedIn profile.
Free time
- I've always been fascinated by nature; I like to rest on the brush or a river shore in order to relax and think.
I used to go rafting, usually on the Lao river, Calabria, southern Italy. A marvellous place, I'm always stunned by its beauty...every time I'm there, it amazes me.
But going rafting on the Lao river wouldn't be the same without the guide working at the Canoa Club Lao Pollino, their expertise and their good-naturedness made those days spent there unforgettable. Another reason to come back again to these extraordinary places. - Theater is a big passion of mine. I spent three years in Italy in a local theatrical company: "Le Voci". My favourite authors are Eduardo De Filippo and Pinter. On top of that, I enjoy adaptations of classic greek scripts.
- I run on a regular base. Sometimes three times per week. Every year, I run 100 days in a row. I also trained for (and joined) the New York City Marathon in the 2011, some photo here.
- Nothing says "I am having a good night with friends" more than playing boardgames. Sometimes I keep track of what I own or play on BGG
- I live with a lovely, furry, mad red cat. He fills my days with furry joy and scratching, bleeding happiness
Contact me
Raffaele Spinelli, PhD
Software Engineer
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E-mail: rafspiny [at] gmail.com
Linkedin: Linkedin profile
GitHub: GitHub profile
BlueSky: BlueSky profile