Summary
Giovanni Idili is a seasoned software leader with 17 years of experience at the intersection of neuroscience and engineering, currently serving as COO of MetaCell where he blends product development, operations, and client-facing responsibilities to deliver scientific software. As co-founder and co-architect of the OpenWorm Geppetto simulation and visualization platform, he brings deep expertise in scientific visualization and complex systems modeling alongside hands-on engineering. His background spans embedded and enterprise .NET systems, diagnostic tooling, and web apps, reflecting a pragmatic full-stack skill set rooted in electrical engineering and an MSc in Software Engineering. Known for horizontal staffing and scaling small teams, he combines operator discipline with a developer’s attention to detail. Based in Toronto, Giovanni pairs entrepreneurial drive with a research-minded approach to building tools that accelerate life-science discovery.
17 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Liceo Scientifico "Pitagora"
BSc Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering, BSc Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering at Università degli Studi di Cagliari
MSc in Software Engineering First Class Honours Computer Software Engineering, MSc in Software Engineering First Class Honours Computer Software Engineering at Munster Technological University
English, Italian, Spanish