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Francesco Valli

@francescovalli

Information Technology System Architect at Leonardo, designing Python REST microservices with FastAPI and deploying services on Kubernetes.

Italy

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At Leonardo, I design and build Python REST microservices with FastAPI, integrating them with Keycloak, PostgreSQL, pfSense, and OpenStack APIs. I also deploy and run services on Kubernetes.

At Ericsson, I contributed to 5G infrastructure management solutions and designed features in Python, Go, and Java. I helped evolve the CI/CD pipeline and contributed components to Backstage.io.

At Kellify, I led data management and collection for R&D initiatives, developing a solution to gather and store data in MongoDB and MySQL. I deployed it as a Docker application on a remote CentOS server.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Information Technology System Architect

Current

Leonardo

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

• Service Development: Designing and building REST microservices in Python with FastAPI, integrated with
Keycloak, PostgreSQL, pfSense and OpenStack APIs.

• Deployment & Operations: Deploying and running services on Kubernetes, using Kustomize for my own
services and plain Kubernetes manifests for services owned by other teams.

• Solution Analysis & Requirements: Analysing business challenge

Application Architect & Software Designer

Ericsson

May 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 8 months)

• While continuing in the role of Software Designer, also assigned as Application Architect and recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in certificate management, secure communication and data encryption.
• Actively participated in strategic technical decision-making and high-level architecture discussions to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Led TLS/mTLS solution design initiatives, advis

Software Designer

Ericsson

Mar 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 10 months)

• Supporting Scrum Master duties by fostering team coordination, empathy, and efficient task prioritization in an Agile environment
• Contributed to the development of next-generation 5G infrastructure management solutions (EIAP), focused on Kubernetes-based applications
• Designed and implemented core features using Python, Go, and Java within containerized environments using Docker and Kubernete

Software Engineer

Kellify

Sep 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Led data management and collection activities for R&D initiatives, developing a custom solution to gather and store data in MongoDB and MySQL databases. Designed and deployed the system as a Docker-based application running on a remote CentOS server, leveraging Python, Docker, MySQL and MongoDB.

Functional Analyst

Cluster Reply

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)

Provided consulting services for a leading cruise company, serving as Functional Analyst for their e-commerce platform. Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define functional specifications. Supported customer service operations related to the website, assisting with issue resolution and user experience improvements.

Training Specialist

Aizoon

Dec 2017 - May 2018 (5 months)

Worked with cybersecurity professionals to cluster user behavior patterns within the corporate network for anomaly detection and threat analysis.

Guida a mostre e laboratori

Associazione Festival della Scienza

Jan 2011 - Oct 2017 (6 years 9 months)

Worked as Guida a mostre e laboratori at Associazione Festival della Scienza.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Genoa

Master of Science

Specialized in Data Management, Machine Learning and Software Engineering. Coursework included Data Warehousing, Distributed Data Management, Machine Learning, Software System Design, Computer and Network Security, Graph Analytics and Operations Research.

University of Genoa

Bachelor of Science

Comprehensive foundation in programming, algorithms, computer systems and software engineering. Coursework included Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Databases, Web Application Development, Software Engineering and Concurrent Programming. The course also covered mathematics, statistics, logic and economics.