Hi, I'm Salvatore
I'm a Senior Full-Stack Engineer and System Integration Architect with 13+ years architecting scalable web platforms and multi-vendor integrations. I specialize in TypeScript/JavaScript (NestJS, Next.js, React), PHP (Laravel), and AWS infrastructure.
Currently Head of Development at Digitouch, leading a team of 5 engineers while architecting enterprise integrations connecting systems like SAP, Amazon Business, and payment gateways. I also drive AI-augmented development initiatives to boost team productivity.
My approach: understand the problem deeply, choose the right tools (not the trendy ones), and own the solution end-to-end. From reverse-engineering decade-old monoliths to coordinating multi-vendor architectures, I solve complex technical challenges while maintaining focus on business impact and team growth.
Featured Projects
Legacy System Modernization
Led the modernization of a decade-old Java monolith for an international enterprise. Reverse-engineered a 250+ table database, redesigned it into a streamlined 20-table schema, and migrated 10 years of production data. Managed team and delivered in 5 months, serving thousands of users.
NestJS, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS
E-commerce Platform Architecture
Architected dropshipping e-commerce platform for major enterprise client. Designed integration layer connecting e-commerce system with 6+ external platforms (ERP, data hubs, document management, fulfillment vendors). Coordinated technical stakeholders across multiple organizations to deliver scalable multi-system integration.
Magento 2, SAP, Enterprise APIs, Multi-vendor Orchestration
AI Development Tools Implementation
Led implementation of AI-assisted development strategy for engineering team of 5. Designed multi-IDE solution (VSCode, PHPStorm, WebStorm, Cursor, Neovim) integrated with OpenAI API, avoiding vendor lock-in. Established per-developer projects with usage monitoring for cost control. Currently in pilot phase with positive team feedback.
OpenAI API, Multi-IDE Integration, Usage Monitoring, AI Workflow Design
Multi-Tenant Digital Ecosystem
Architected SSO-enabled platform serving 3 vertical content sites with centralized e-commerce, reaching thousands of users per vertical. Implemented Keycloak for authentication and developed 3 custom Java plugins despite no prior Java experience. Built headless CMS with Next.js/Strapi empowering non-technical content teams.
Next.js, Strapi, Keycloak (custom Java plugins), Magento 2, Stripe, Docker Swarm
Industrial Desktop Application
Built professional desktop application for paint retailers interfacing with industrial tintometers. Handles precise colorimetry calculations, formula conversions, and real-time dispensing control for automated paint mixing. Deployed across 1,000+ installations worldwide.
Electron.js, React, Hardware Integration Protocols
Tech Stack
Backend Development
- PHP (Laravel)
- Node.js (NestJS)
Frontend Development
- Next.js / React
- Electron.js
Infrastructure & DevOps
- Docker / Docker Swarm
- Kubernetes
- AWS (RDS, S3, Lightsail, Route53)
- GitLab CI/CD
- Linux Server Administration
AI & Development Tools
- Claude Code (custom commands & sub-agents)
- OpenAI API Integration
- Vector Databases (ChromaDB)
- RAG Systems
Integration & APIs
- REST / GraphQL APIs
- Amazon Business Integration
- Stripe Payments
- Magento 2 API
- Keycloak SSO
Databases & Storage
- MySQL / PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- SQLite
Contact
Interested in discussing opportunities or projects? Let's talk.