Summary
Alberto Compagno is a senior backend developer and technical leader with nine years of professional experience and a PhD in Computer Science from Sapienza, combining deep research roots with hands-on engineering. He has led backend and security-focused work at Henesis S.r.l. and now drives platform development for Topcon Agriculture, specializing in network security, Linux, and Android system-level engineering. Known for designing secure, efficient systems, he blends technical stewardship with team enablement to deliver reliable production software. His background includes research roles at Cisco and international collaboration as a visiting PhD at UC Irvine, reflecting a strong foundation in distributed systems and applied research. Colleagues value his attention to detail and his habit of translating academic rigor into pragmatic engineering practices. Based in Pianiga, Italy, he fosters a culture of security and operational excellence while pushing for innovation across product and infrastructure.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science, Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Padova
High school diploma, Computer Science, High school diploma, Computer Science at ITIS C. Zuccante
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Sapienza Università di Roma
English, French, Italian