About me

me

Hi, my name is Davide.
I have been tinkering with PCs since a very young age and it has always fascinated me what can be accomplished by mixing digital with physical world.
I have studied IT engineering and have then completed my knowledge with electrical engineering with a specialized apprenticeship.
This has helped me to get into the wonderful world of industrial automation.
I am now working as an Automation Engineer where I can combine my favorite skills.
Currently I am leaning into learning CAD systems and automation of these through parametrization. This will help me completing my portfolio in the industrial world.

I am currently situated in Switzerland.

If you are interested in contacting me, drop me a message on Twitter or LinkedIn

Career

Three-Tec GmbH / Automation Engineer - Head of PLC software development

June 2018 - PRESENT, Seon, CH

  • Responsible for software development for a variety of devices
    based on Siemens PLC/HMI with inclusion of third-party implementations
  • Industrial communication with protocol specific thinking directed to Industry 4.0
  • Customer specific adaptation of software/hardware
  • Service and Project planning

Siemens S.p.A / Application services Engineer

February 2017 - May 2018, Milan, IT

  • PLC programming in block and structured languages (FBD,
    LAD, SCL, ST)
  • Siemens SIMOTION programming based on high end motion
    applications
  • Siemens SINAMICS commissioning
  • Pre and after sales customer training
  • Specific customer oriented motion solution support

Siemens S.p.A / Application and motion control technician

May 2016 - July 2016, Milan, IT

  • PLC programming in block and structured languages (FBD,
    LAD, SCL, ST)
  • Basics of dimensioning and programming motion control drives

RTEC GmbH / Electronic equipment operator

October 2014 - January 2017, Berlin, DE

  • Assembly, installation and maintenance of Siemens fire alarm
    systems

Siemens AG / Internal company training with employment

August 2013 - January 2017, Berlin, DE

  • Low voltage systems
  • PLC systems
  • Basics of industrial mechanics
  • Public relations / presentation skills
  • Team-building

IHK degree with 92 out of 100 points as electronics technician for industrial engineering

Blufile srl / PC Software programmer

September 2010 - July 2013, Giardini Naxos, Sicily, IT

  • .NET Programmer
  • Microsoft SQL Server administrator
  • Company website administrator
  • Microsoft Windows server administrator
  • Network technician
  • Creation and customization of websites

Education

Ateneo degli studi di Catania / IT Engineer

July 2010 - July 2013, Catania, Sicily, IT

I.T.I.S. “E.Fermi” / Cisco Certified Network Associate 2

July 2008 - July 2010, Giarre, Sicily, IT

  • Intranet structure and understanding how hosts communicate
  • Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco devices
  • Infrastructure planning
  • Server configuration for resource sharing and provisioning of
    common web services
  • Server backup and disaster recovery

I.T.I.S. “E.Fermi” / Computer expert diploma (matura)

August 2005 - July 2010, Giarre, Sicily, IT
100/100

Languages

Native speaking

  • Italian
  • German

Other languages

  • English
Understanding Speaking Writing
Listenting Reading Interaction Production
C2 C2 C2 C2 C1

Skills

  • Good diversity skills acquired by working with a team of people
    from more than 18 countries for more than 3 years.
  • Good self-learning competence achieved through years as an
    autodidact.

Digital competence

Self evaluation

Information processing Communication Content creation Security Problem solving
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  • Windows Server services management and administration
  • High proficiency in Linux desktop and server by using Linux daily on my own machines and self hosted server
  • Basic penetration testing skills
  • High proficiency in container virtualization with Docker (community and self written containers)

Certificates

  • Microsoft Office Master
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1 & 2

Programming language(s)

Legend: 1-basic, 2-intermediate, 3-professional use

  • C/ C++ - 2
  • Java - 1
  • Ruby - 1
  • Python - 2
  • HTML - 3
  • .NET (C#/VB/ASP.NET) - 3
  • IEC PLC Languages (FBD, LAD, ST, SCL) - 3
  • NodeJS, Javascript, Typescript - 3

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Other information

Driving license

European B type

Hobbies

  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
  • CAD Systems (Fusion360, Solidworks, FreeCAD)
  • Hard and soft body simulations with CG (Blender, Unreal Engine)
  • Home automation with self hosted software
  • Self development of electrical circuits
  • Riding my bicycle in beautiful landscapes
  • Panoramic shots with my Quadcopter/Drone