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Gianluca Sestito

Role: Backend Team Lead

Base: Milan, IT

I architect backend systems designed to fail gracefully. Currently running content platforms across 67 global markets at sub-100ms P99 latency.

67 Global Markets
10x Load-Tested Headroom
<100ms P99 Latency
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Featured Work

01
AI-Powered Agentic Workflows

CV AI Enhancer

AI-powered resume optimization using agentic workflows. Automated background LLM orchestration for intelligent CV tailoring.

  • Automated job-posting analysis
  • ~60% less time per application
Next.js Mastra AI Supabase TypeScript Trigger.dev
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02
Event-Driven Microservices

Resilient Order Saga

Production-ready microservices with Saga pattern choreography. Event-driven architecture via Kafka with transactional outbox pattern.

  • 3 microservices
  • Transactional outbox pattern
  • Compensation flows
NestJS Kafka PostgreSQL Redis Prisma Docker
View on GitHub ↗

Experience

Design Group Italia

Current
2023 — Present

Backend Team Lead · formerly Atoms

Global Content Pipeline

Architected high-availability backend synchronizing 100k+ assets across 67 global markets at <100ms P99 API latency.

67 locales 10x load-tested Zero-incident peaks

Agentic AI SDLC

Pioneered AI workflows automating PR reviews, documentation, and BI extraction. Integrated AI agents into CI/CD pipelines.

~30% less review overhead Faster release cadence

NTT DATA

2023

Backend & Reliability Engineer

Financial Integrity Systems

Optimized 150+ Java packages for provincial welfare calculations with zero-error tolerance. 100% data integrity for regional welfare.

Regulatory Compliance

Implemented audit logging and data validation pipelines ensuring compliance with Italian public administration standards.

GFT Technologies

2019 — 2023

Cloud Backend Engineer

Cloud Migration & Microservices

Led containerization of legacy monoliths to GKE. Tripled deployment frequency via CI/CD automation with 40% reduction in regressions.

Banking & Insurance Platforms

Developed backend services for major Italian banks and insurance companies. Built event-driven integrations handling thousands of daily transactions.

Skills

Agentic AI

LLM Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD Integration, Automated Workflows

Building intelligent automation systems with AI agents that streamline development workflows and enhance productivity.

Core

High-Performance APIs

Node.js, TypeScript, PHP (Laravel), Java (Spring), REST/GraphQL

Architecting scalable backend systems with sub-100ms latency, handling millions of requests with zero downtime.

Core

Multi-Cloud

GCP (Certified ACE), AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform

Deploying and managing cloud infrastructure across multiple providers with infrastructure-as-code practices.

Proficient

Data & Caching

Redis, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Pub/Sub, Supabase

Designing high-performance data layers with intelligent caching strategies for optimal query performance.

Proficient

Identity & Auth

Auth0, OAuth2, OIDC

Implementing secure authentication and authorization flows for enterprise applications.

Frontend

Vue, Nuxt, React, Next.js

Building modern, responsive interfaces with component-driven architecture and optimal UX.

Languages:
Italian Native English Professional German Proficient Japanese Learning

Contact

Need a backend that scales? I'm available for consulting and full-time opportunities.

@ Email gianluca.sestito93@gmail.com → in LinkedIn Connect with me ↗ </> GitHub View my code ↗