Leadership Philosophy
I believe that great software is built by great teams. My career has been defined by a commitment to transforming innovative ideas into tangible results, but my true passion lies in leadership. I take pride in mentoring engineers, unlocking their potential, and creating environments where they can thrive. By aligning individual growth with our collective mission, I ensure we not only meet our deadlines and budgets but do so with a motivated, cohesive unit.
Work Experience
Change.orgHybridRemote
Senior Engineering Manager
I'm the technical lead for 
Change.Vote and the first engineer on the project. I built the engineering team from the ground up and own the technical direction across the web application, API, infrastructure, and platform architecture.
My focus is on delivering a reliable, scalable product — from the core user experience and API layer to newer initiatives like a proprietary agentic framework for data ingestion, provenance, and runtime orchestration.
I also help define how we adopt LLMs across Change.org to drive product value.
MetaLabHybridRemote
Engineering Lead (L1) → (L3)
Led multiple cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles, from initial planning to successful delivery. Collaborated extensively with Product Managers, Designers, and QA teams to integrate innovative solutions while maintaining high-quality standards. Promoted from L1 to L3 Engineering Lead within two years.
Developed products for clients including 
Tenet, 
SYKY, 
Feeld, 
Electronic Arts, 
Claim, and 
The Atlantic.
ReelgoodHybridRemote
Senior Software Developer → Engineering Lead
Led development of all web-based products including the main web application and TV Application Suite (FireTV, AndroidTV, LG, and native builds). Grew from individual contributor to Engineering Lead, establishing best practices and architecture patterns that scaled across multiple platforms.
The Decentralized Library of AlexandriaRemote
Contract Software Developer
Developed desktop application and native dependencies for the decentralized content distribution platform, working extensively with native modules and cross-platform technologies.
VPN.htRemote
Contract Software Developer
Built desktop VPN application with native dependencies, focusing on cross-platform compatibility and secure networking functionality.
Kind Words
Thoughts from the talented teams and leaders I've had the privilege to build with.
"Luigi has a breadth and depth in software engineering that allows him to tackle any problem. He's a smart, strategic, and rational engineer who can see the forest through the trees on any development project. Luigi and I have worked together to build everything from complex mobile and web applications to highly polished marketing sites filled with motion and interaction. He's an invaluable engineering leader who knows how to rally a team behind a cause."
Wesley Yu
Executive Director of Engineering, Metalab
Managed Luigi directly
