Stefano Mainardi
Alba Adriatica, Abruzzo, Italy
Summary
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SeniorStefano Mainardi is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and CEO based in Milan, with over a decade of leadership in software and open-source ventures. As CEO of SparkFabrik since 2015, he steers strategic planning, sales and marketing, and key partner relations, translating technical excellence into sustainable growth. He has a long history of building communities and ecosystems, from founding ILDN—the Italian Linux Distro Network—to coordinating Drupal Day Italy and supporting sponsors and contributors. His background spans software architecture, data analytics, and IT leadership across startups and public-sector projects, blending hands-on development with business development. Stefano combines a computer science foundation from Università dell'Aquila with advanced management training from SDA Bocconi, underscoring a rare mix of technical depth and strategic vision. He thrives on turning complex requirements into practical, scalable solutions that connect technology with real-world impact.
11 years of coding experience
Github Skills (12)
spark8
scala8
python8
jekyll6
gatsby5
provisioning3
ansible3
archlinux3
docker3
docker-compose2
drupal2
macos2
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
sparkfabrik/sparkfabrik.github.com
Apr 2016 - Jun 2020
Sparkfabrik's tech blog
Contributions:11 PRs, 4 pushes, 9 branches in 4 years 2 months
gatsbyjekyll
sparkfabrik/company-playbook
Feb 2017 - Jan 2023
All you need to know to work in and with SparkFabrik. Hopefully... :)
Contributions:19 commits, 14 PRs, 11 pushes in 6 years
scalapythonneedspark
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