RESEARCH AREA AND FOCUS
I'm doing research in Empirical Software Engineering that implies the use of quantitative and qualitative investigation techniques to understand and improve various aspects of software (e.g., processes, quality, management). I fell in love with my discipline because it focuses not only on the software's mathematical properties but also on all complex aspects typically involved in software development, primarily human-driven
My research focuses on the interaction of software engineers, users & customers, and software artifacts. My work aims to provide tools and insights to software professionals and organizations to help them develop reliable and sustainable systems that are aligned with the users' expectations.
PROJECTS
Right now, my research focus is on the Future of Work, Agile software development, and software security.
In the first project, supported by the Carlsberg Foundation, I am looking to understand how the pandemic impacted software professionals and how the future of work can look like in IT.
Secondly, together with a large professional Scrum organization, we investigate specific dynamics within software teams in detail. This research should support organizations in tailoring their software teams and focusing only on aspects that really matter.
The Danish Industry Foundations funds the third project I'm involved in. The goal is to develop specific guidelines for Danish software houses on the implementation of secure software processes.
Besides those projects, I'm also involved in the methodological advancement of my research community by collaborating in significant collective efforts, such as ACM SIGSOFT Empirical Standards and popularizing advanced statistical techniques, such as Structural Equation Modeling.
PRIVATE/FUN FACTS
I'm Italian, and before moving to Copenhagen, I lived in Aalborg. I very much enjoy living in Denmark, since I fell in love with hygge and the Danish lifestyle. I love outdoor activities and water sports, like sailing. I like to think I'm a very approachable person… so if you want, just hit me up!