As my name is difficult to pronounce everybody calls me Leo. Before I trained to be a software developer, I was an award-winning Sushi Chef (See link) with a strong international background developed through education and work experience in Italy, China, and UK.
Although passionate about cooking, I am looking for a change in career, specifically, I am attracted to Frontend Development. Where I find a good way to express my creativity through UI/UX. As an aspiring Junior Developer, I would like to challenge myself and my end-to-end critical thinking in a fast-paced environment
In my working experience, I like to create a structured method of working, to always keep track of my learning process. For this purpose, I found the Agile methodology particularly helpful to work efficiently. I plan daily goals, take notes and measure my perfomance against these milestones.
Moreover, I find this mindset useful in a team environment to define clear roles and responsibilities, which is fundamental to delegate and assign tasks effectively.
As a chef I worked in multicultural and fastpaced environments, developing good communication skills, and the flexibility to maintain a level-head under pressure.
Working with Japanese Chefs I also learned to appreciate dedication, precision, and the relentless pursuit of mastering one's craft in any field of work.
This experience helped me develop a particular attention to detail and strong commitment to deliverables, that I have found very useful for the Frontend Development.
Title | Github Link | Live Demo | Description | Development Timeframe | Technologies Used |
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Portfolio | Github | Demo | This is my first frontend project focusing on building a responsive website by using React and CSS for styling. To build this project I have been following the design on Figma. | 2 weeks | React, HTML, JSX, CSS |
Chosen For You | Github | Demo | I had to build a responsive webpage with a carousel and different filters, by using only JS, HTML and CSS without any external libraries or framework such as React or Bootstrap, but I could use a mix of JQuery and Vanilla JS. | 5 days | HTML, CSS, Vanilla JS, JQuery |
Leo Art Gallery | Github | Demo | I challenged myself in recreating a complex front-end experience using HTML, CSS, and Javascript. | 3 weeks | HTML, CSS, Vanilla JS |
Recipe Sharer | Backend, Frontend | A fullstack project with CRUD functionality, I have built as backend an API with C#, ASP.Net and MsSql as database. The UI is built with React | 4 weeks | React, HTML, JSX, C#, ASP.Net, MsSql |
- Agile, XP, Pair Programming
- Full-stack development
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, Angular, React
- Backend: Ruby, Rails, Sinatra
- Testing frameworks: RSpec, Jasmine, Capybara
Intensive Chinese language course in a medium-advanced class.
Studied Chinese language, History, Arts, Literature, Philology, Religion and Philosophy. In 2010 achieved a scholarship to study abroad in Beijing for 3 months to improve Chinese language skills.
Studied Accountancy, IT, Civil law.
Sparta Global (Jun 2020 - Sept 2020)
C# Developer Trainee
- A 12-week intensive training program designed to supply key skills in C# Development and continuous integration of Agile.
- C# programming language while ensuring a strong understanding of OOP programming, SOLID principles, through to building robust testable C# code with TDD and NUnit.
- Being able to work on team projects using ASP .NET to create full-stack applications, interacting with SQL databases using the Entity Framework and Microsoft Azure.
Restaurants: Sushi Hiroba, 4 Degree, Tokimeite, Kouzu (Sept 2013 - Dec 2019)
Sous Chef
- Conducted training functions, ensuring that individual performance met the highest possible culinary standards.
- Supervised and managed employees. Organised all day-to-day Operations. Efficiently capable to perform duties in employees absence.
- Worked collaboratively within the team and established open communication to ensure smooth operations.
- Delivered tailor-made experiences through Omakase (traditional Japanese customer-facing service).
Winner of Global Sushi Challenge UK 2015 representing Kouzu Restaurant, after went to Tokyo, Japan to represent UK in the Grand Final. (See link)
In 2010 won a scholarship from the University La Sapienza to study abroad at the Beijing Foreign Studies University for 3 months to improve Chinese language skills.
- Italian: First language
- Chinese: Fluent
- English: Fluent
- Spanish: Fluent
- Japanese: Conversational
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Baking bread: I enjoy the complicated process involved and the unpredictability of the results.
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Workout: It is very important to be healthy. Even if sometimes I slip into drinking very easily.
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Guitar: As a self-learner, I can play a fair bit although I am looking to constantly improve.
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Cooking: Exploring different varieties of cuisines, from Italian and Chinese to Japanese specialties.
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Wood carving: I enjoy the process of carving some figure out of a piece of wood, where I can also develop patience and attention to details.