Back-end
Development
Back-end design and development. Python, Django and a focus on what makes an application reliable, beyond its interface.
Python / Django / Git
01 / What drives me
My expertise
Back-end
AI & Data
Development
Artificial intelligence and data in my day-to-day work: I’m currently part of EY’s AI & Data team.
Artificial Intelligence / Data
Learning
& Community
I’m an organizer at GDG Lecce. I share what I learn through AI training and exchanging ideas with the Django community.
GDG Lecce / Generative AI / Django
02 / The person behind the code
It starts with curiosity.
Education
Degree in Computer Engineering
Politecnico di Bari
Community
Organizer · GDG Lecce
Google Developer Groups
I’m Raffaele, a back-end developer based in Lecce, Italy. My journey brings together software, research, education and community: different ways to understand technology and share what I learn.
Today, I’m part of EY’s AI & Data team, working on artificial intelligence and data. This is where I collect my experiences and the interests that keep me exploring.
My LinkedIn profile03 / Experience
My journey
AI & Data teamEYPresent
I’m part of EY’s AI & Data team, working on activities and projects in artificial intelligence and data.
- AI & Data
- Artificial intelligence
- Data
Backend DeveloperIgloo SistemiNov 2025 — Mar 2026
Back-end development with Python, Django and Django REST Framework for Igloo Sistemi, working remotely on a contract basis.
- Python
- Django
- Django REST Framework
HORUS projectPolitecnico di BariMay — Jun 2025
Design and development of software tools and features for simulation frameworks covering the Internet of Drones and integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Working with the scientific lead to translate research requirements into software.
- ns-3
- 5G-LENA
- Network simulation
AI educationYellow TechMar — Jul 2025
Generative AI training for teachers, students and school staff through the ScuolaTech project. Online and in-person sessions focused on practical, informed uses of AI in education.
- Generative AI
- ScuolaTech
- Education
Djangonaut MemberDjangonaut SpaceFeb — Apr 2025
An eight-week group mentoring programme built around shared learning and community participation. Exploring Django and Django CMS to deepen my understanding of the code and develop my skills.
- Django
- Django CMS
- Community
CyberChallenge.IT instructorUniversity of SalentoMar — Jun 2023
Cybersecurity training through CyberChallenge.IT: network security, Docker, terminal usage and preparation for attack-defence CTF competitions, including the basics of setting up a vulnbox.
- Cybersecurity
- Network security
- Docker
- CTF
Back-end development · FintechJCMar — Sep 2022
Back-end design and development for a company in fintech, DeFi and online marketing. Building back-end features with Python, Django and Django REST Framework, using Docker and Git.
- Python
- Django REST Framework
- Docker
- Fintech
Web & app developmentNaicaJul — Aug 2021
Building a cross-platform iOS and Android app with Flutter, along with its APIs in Python, Django and Django REST Framework. Using Git and GitHub for project version control.
- Flutter
- Django
- REST API
- Git
04 / Stay in touch
Let’s talk technology.
A conversation about software, an idea to share or just a hello. You can find me here.
email@raffaelegrieco.it