Kevin Maggi

Kevin Maggi

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Scholarship researcher at UNIFI (STLab)

Here, you will find an extensive outline of my educational background, professional experience, and personal interests, all of which have shaped who I am today, as well as contributed to the development of both my hard and soft skills.
For a more comprehensive and detailed overview of my background, please feel free to download my complete CV.

 About me

Computer Engineering graduate with a strong interest in Software Engineering and Software Architecture fields. Constantly driven by curiosity and enthusiasm to find innovative solutions to problems (even those that no one has noticed yet).

 Work Experience

  • 01/2025 - current
    Software Analysis and Design
    Software Developer at Jaewa (Florence, Italy)
    Description: Analysis, Design, and Development of custom Applications that meet specific needs, along with Integration Solutions that enable existing software to communicate effectively.
  • 02/2024 - 01/2025
    Academia
    Scholarship Researcher at Università degli Studi di Firenze (Unifi) (Florence, Italy)

 Academic Career

 Education

  • 2023
    2nd Cycle (Master's) Degree ⏐ EQF 7
    Field of study: Computer Engineering
    Institution: Università degli Studi di Firenze (Unifi) (Florence, Italy)
    Final grade: 110 cum Laude / 110
    Awards:
    Description: My statutory curriculum has been designed to focus on Software Intensive Systems, delving into essential concepts such as software models and architectures that address the state-of-art development of complex information systems and management practices. The curriculum also covered the nuances of real-time and embedded systems, where dependability attributes, qualitative and formal correctness verification, and quantitative performance evaluation are critical.
    Thesis: Analysis of the Evolution of Code Technical Debt in Microservices Architectures
  • 2020
    1st Cycle (Bechelor's) Degree ⏐ EQF 6
    Field of study: Computer Engineering
    Institution: Università degli Studi di Firenze (Unifi) (Florence, Italy)
    Final grade: 107 / 110
    Description: The course provided a solid theoretical and practical foundation in Computer Engineering, focusing on mathematical and systems-oriented methodologies, rooted in abstraction, formal methods, algorithms, modeling approaches, and problem-solving techniques. The curriculum covered ground concepts for the development of information processing applications, including multimedia software, information systems, web applications, embedded software components, and scientific computing.
    Thesis: Design and development of a software component for the derivation of Petri preemptive models from specific timeline
  • 2016
    High-School Diploma ⏐ EQF 4
    Field of study: Scientific Lyceum
    Institution: Liceo Scientifico "N. Copernico" (Prato, Italy)
    Final grade: 95 / 100
    Description: The program provided a comprehensive education with a focus on developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills by emphasizing scientific and mathematical subjects while incorporating humanities to foster critical thinking skills.
    Thesis: The atom: from philosophical theories to scientific evidences

 Other Experiences

 Sport

  • 2014 - current
    Basketball Refereeing
    Description: Ten years of experience officiating over 600 games across various levels, including youth and senior championships: first as a referee, up to the sixth-tier league in Italy; now as a table official. The referee's responsibilities include enforcing game rules and managing on-court situations sensibly; the table official's duties concern managing the game and shot clocks and maintaining the score sheet and stats. Effective collaboration from both sides is essential to ensure fair competition and compliance with game procedures.
    Acquired skills:
    • Decision-Making Under Pressure Developed the ability to make accurate and high-stakes decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
    • Rule Interpretation and Application Honed a precise understanding of multi-faceted regulations, ensuring consistent, sensible, and fair application of rules by interpreting the unique dynamics of each situation.
    • Attention to Detail Mastered the ability to monitor multiple aspects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to regulations and procedures.
    • Conflict Resolution and Communication Enhanced communication skills by effectively conveying decisions, collaborating with players, coaches, and fellow officials, and managing disputes while maintaining authority and fostering a respectful atmosphere.
    • Teamwork and Collaboration Worked closely with officiating teams to achieve the common goal of ensuring consistency and fairness in games.
    • Leadership and Team Alignment Demonstrated leadership and adaptability by managing competitive and emotional situations with professionalism and composure.

 Competitions

  • 2014 - 2016
    Mathematical Competitions
    • Italian Mathematical Olympiad by Italian Mathematical Union (UMI)
      Levels:
      Institute ⏐ individual
      District ⏐ individual
      Territorial ⏐ team
      National ⏐ team
    Description: Active participation in the Italian Mathematical Olympiad during high school years, competing in individual and school-team events, reaching twice the national team final. Team competitions involve tackling complex mathematical problems collaboratively under strict time constraints, requiring strategic division of tasks and effective communication to develop the most advantageous team strategy. These contests combine creativity, logical reasoning, and teamwork, offering a challenging and engaging problem-solving environment.
    Acquired skills:
    • Problem-Solving Developed advanced analytical and creative thinking skills to address complex and unconventional problems.
    • Critical Thinking Strengthened the ability to evaluate various approaches to a problem and identify the most efficient and effective solution.
    • Team Dynamics Management Acquired experience managing different team dynamics, ensuring mutual support and coordinated efforts toward common goals.
    • Strategic Collaboration Excelled at efficiently dividing tasks, leveraging individual strengths and diverse perspectives to produce optimal solutions for the team.
    • Resilience and Adaptability Built mental adaptability by dynamically adjusting strategies in response to evolving challenges.
    • Time Management Enhanced prioritization and time allocation, balancing individual tasks with collaborative objectives to maximize team performance.

 Skills

 Language Skills

  • Italian: Native language
  • English: Professional working proficiency
     ⏐ Listening ⏐ B2
     ⏐ Reading ⏐ C1
     ⏐ Writing ⏐ B2

     ⏐ Spoken production ⏐ B2
     ⏐ Spoken interaction ⏐ B1

 Soft Skills

 Personal Interests

 Reading
 Basketball
 Traveling
 Learning
 Coin collecting