About me

I am originally from a small town in South Italy, I am a Software Engineer at Millennium, with a passion for development and design. Other than a tech lover, I am an amateaur boxer, strenght trainer, a bookworm and a passionate crocheter/knitter.

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Education Experience

Education

Computer Science (MSci) - First Class

Queen Mary University of London (2022-2026)

Augmented Reality for Anxiety Self-Management in University Students

This dissertation explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) as a tool for anxiety self-management among university students. It create immersive experiences based on breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques to help students manage anxiety in real-time.

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Biomechanical Form Corrector for Real-Time Haptic Feedback in Strength Training

This dissertation focuses on the development of a biomechanical form corrector that provides real-time haptic feedback during strength training exercises. The study aims to improve exercise technique and reduce the risk of injury.

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Experience

Graduate Analyst
Millennium
September 2026 - Present
I develop internal tools to support my team and the organisation.
Outreach Officer (Volunteer)
Byte Queens
October 2025 - Present
I support the Byte Queens team in organising and running events, workshops and outreach activities to promote the organisation and its mission.
Demonstrator
Queen Mary University of London
January 2024 - May 2026
I support students in their learning, provide feedback, assess and mark their exam scripts, projects and coursework.
PASS Student Organiser
Queen Mary University of London
September 2025 - May 2026
I organised and coordinated academic support sessions for students, managing timetabling and a team of volounteer mentors.
Student Ambassador
Queen Mary University of London
March 2023 - May 2026
I assisted in hosting and running university events such as Open Days, guide attendees on campus tours safely and informatively, answer questions and provide information about the course and student experience.
Freelance Social Media Manager, Tutor, Developer, Ambassador
MyPocketSkill
April 2023 - December 2025
I developed personalised strategies for my clients' social media and websites. Prepare and teach programming lessons adapted to students' abilities and interests.
Content Manager (Volunteer)
Byte Queens
June 2024 - October 2025
I create and manage the content for the Byte Queens social media channels and newsletters
Full-Stack Software Engineer Intern
Millennium
June 2025 - August 2025
I developed an internal tool to support transfers.
Young Creative
Fight For Peace
February 2023 - August 2024
Create and promote content for the Fight For Peace social media channels, support and host interviews for content days. Design the Women in Sport campaign.
Front-end Software Engineer Intern
eFitter
March 2024 - April 2024
Design and develop the front-end of the eFitter customer dashboard, using Next.js and import data from the back-end using Django.
Coding Teacher, Curriculum Assistant and Camp Leader
CYPHER Coders
November 2022 - August 2023
Manage classrooms, summer camps and after-school clubs, teach programming to children aged 5-11 in languages such as Scratch, Python, JavaScript, Minecraft Education and Robotics.