Summary
Riccardo Bertossa is a founder and CEO with nine years of experience translating atomic-scale physics research into production software and cloud-native products. He combines a PhD-level background in condensed matter simulation with hands-on engineering in Python, Go, Rust, Kubernetes and prior C++/Fortran HPC work, building automatic workflows, conda packages and cluster deployments. As Materys co-founder he moved from CTO to CEO after implementing a Kubernetes-backed Django/React cloud app, demonstrating both product leadership and deep technical fluency. He enjoys automating tedious tasks and designing UIs that make complex computational pipelines accessible to users. Based in Monfalcone, Italy, he runs a minimal Linux setup (Gentoo + xmonad), reflecting a preference for control and optimization even on his laptop. Outside work he plays classical guitar and pursues new programming languages, blending analytical rigor with creative interests.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma Vecchio Ordinamento, Classical Guitar, 9/10, Diploma Vecchio Ordinamento, Classical Guitar, 9/10 at Conservatorio Tartini di Trieste
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics at SISSA
Master's degree, Physics, 110/110 L, Master's degree, Physics, 110/110 L at Università degli Studi di Trieste
Italian, English