Hi, I am

Orazio Scicolone.

Software Developer

Full-Stack developer with a background in Computer Engineering. Passionate about building web platforms, mobile apps, and open-source tools. Currently based in Sophia Antipolis, France.

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About Me

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I am a software developer with a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Torino (Italy). My journey spans from early web experiments in 2006 to professional work at companies like Amadeus, Telemaque, and WildMoka.

I have a broad skill set — from low-level C++ and bioinformatics tools, to Android apps, full-stack web development with Python and Node.js, and AI voice skills with Alexa.

Technologies I work with:
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • JavaScript
  • C++
  • Android
  • Bash
  • R
  • SQL
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Java

Experience

Fullstack Developer - WildMoka
Feb 2020 - Present

Fullstack developer on the WildMoka Platform for automated video production and live streaming.

  • Backend services with Python and Node.js
  • Frontend features in JavaScript
  • Platform integrations and API development
Android Developer - Telemaque
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

Developed Android applications for an enterprise mobile product.

  • Native Android development (Java/Kotlin)
  • Integration with REST APIs
Software Developer - Amadeus IT Group
Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

Development of the Rail ticketing platform.

  • C++ backend development for high-performance reservation systems
  • Python scripting and tooling
  • Collaborative Agile environment with international teams
Bioinformatics Research Fellow - Politecnico di Torino
Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

Conducted research in bioinformatics, producing two published tools:

  • GeneEx — Differential expression analysis tool (paper) — R
  • BioSeqZip — NGS redundant reads collapser (PubMed) — C++
  • Coursera Machine Learning Certificate (2017)
  • Participated in Droidcon Hackathon 2017

Education

2013 - 2016
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
Politecnico di Torino
Graduated with a focus on software systems and algorithms. Thesis in Bioinformatics: pairwise alignment scoring analysis.
2009 - 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Foundation in computer science, algorithms, databases, and software engineering. Early web and mobile application experiments during studies.

Projects

EnviMove
Android Python
EnviMove
Unofficial, ad-free and open-source Android app for the Antibes Envibus public transport company. Includes real-time schedules and route planning.
CosaVisitare
Python Alexa SDK
CosaVisitare
Alexa voice skill to discover what to visit and do in a selected Italian city. Built with Python and the Alexa Developer Kit.
BioSeqZip
C++ Bioinformatics
BioSeqZip
High-performance tool to collapse redundant reads in NGS datasets. Published in Bioinformatics (Oxford). Written in C++.
GeneEx
R Bioinformatics
GeneEx
Differential expression analysis tool for RNA-seq data, presented at SCITEPRESS conference. Written in R.
Bioinformatics Testbench
C++ Python Bash
Bioinformatics Testbench
Testbench to analyze the quality of pairwise alignments. Includes tools to visualize scoring matrices and evaluate different scoring schemes.
Mobile Apps for Students
Android Parse.com
Mobile Apps for Students
Suite of Android apps for university students: **Lecture TimeTable**, **JobPlacement**, **IntectiveMap**, and **StudentLife** (marketplace + aggregator).
University Portal — Unipablog
PHP HTML CSS
University Portal — Unipablog
First university web portal for Università degli Studi di Palermo. Built from scratch as a cooperation agreement project.
WorldTour Interface
Java JSP jQuery GMaps API
WorldTour Interface
Frontend interface for a geo-located image web system with Google Maps integration.
Online Auctions
PHP jQuery MySQL
Online Auctions
Development and implementation of a fully functional online auction web site.
Airport Management
Java XML WSDL 1.1
Airport Management
Client/Server application for the management of flights and airport operations, using web services.
SmsViewer & oCellManager
mShell Symbian OS
SmsViewer & oCellManager
Apps developed in mShell (Symbian OS) to visualize SMS conversations and manage incoming/outgoing messages.
PHP Download System
PHP MySQL
PHP Download System
System to share and manage external links of hosting sites, built in 2007 as one of the first web projects.

Contact Me

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I’ll do my best to reply!