E D U C A T I O N
C O N T A C T
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
GAETANO BARRECA
S K I L L S
University of Perugia, Italy
MA Ancient History & Archeology
General Assembly, 12 Weeks full time
Software Engineering Course (2019)
Java Development
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Data Structures & Algorithms
REST API Development
Database Design & Management
Web Application Security (JWT)
Cloud Computing with Azure
Agile Methodologies & Collaborative
Development
Version Control with Git
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
**************@*****.***
Sammamish, WA 98075
APPRENTICE SOFTWARE ENGINEER WE GOT POP
AWARDS & VOLUNTEER
October 2019 - June 2021
Full-stack software engineer on a web-based platform that facilitates casting of background actors and hiring of crew members for TV and film productions. Developed backend features for the POP Production Portal using Python and PostgreSQL, both independently and in peer programming settings. Collaborated within a 15-member engineering team using a lean Scrum Agile development process, closely interfacing with product owners, designers, and QA.
Constructed and maintained frontend features of the POP marketing website, employing Jekyll and Liquid technologies.
Outstanding Learner Award: TechBridge - Recognized for exceptional performance and dedication to learning in technology (November 2023). Diversity Advocate & Organizer at Codebar: Facilitated programming workshops to foster inclusion in tech (2019-2023). Award-Winning Novelist: Authored bestsellers with multiple prizes in Italy, including a top-seller on IBS.it and Amazon.it (2008 - Present). Cultural Ambassador: Visitor Host at The British Museum and Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art (2011-2014).
Italian Community Organizer: Host for monthly Italian book club meetings and cultural gatherings, promoting language learning and cultural exchange (2018
- Present).
Experienced early-career Software Engineer with a unique background in archaeology and a passion for programming. Introduced to coding during university studies, where coding was used in research with the Archeo-Tisbe archaeological database. Self-learned Python and began a tech career through self-study and a rigorous three-month programming bootcamp at General Assembly. Proficient in various technologies, including Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, MySQL, and Python/Flask. C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
C R E D E N T I A L S
Successfully completed Revature's intensive 10-week pre-employment program, including 96 labs, coding challenges, and mini-projects, culminating in the development of a comprehensive CRUD application: a Social Media Blog API using Java.
Offered a position as a Java Software Engineer after passing the final interview.
Awaiting official start date after successful completion of training and interview process.
Languages: English, Italian
Citizenships: British, Italian
Work Authorization: US Permanent
Resident (Green Card holder)
Harvard University, Via EdX (2020)
CS50: Introduction To Computer Science
TechBridge, Software Engineering Career
Program - Sam's Club Tech (2023)
Udacity, Functional Programming, Intro
To Java (2021)
March 2023 - June 2023
JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER TRAINEE REVATURE
gaetanobarreca
github.com/gaebar At We Got POP, contributed to a web portal as part of an agile development team. Excels in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and problem-solving to achieve shared objectives. Actively seeking an early-career Software Engineer role within a team-oriented culture that values continuous learning and personal growth at all levels.
AZ-900 Cloud Certificate, Microsoft Azure
Data Protection & Cyber Security
Certificates, High Speed Training
Certified Secure Web Application
Engineer, Udemy
AWS Certificate Developer Associate,
Udemy