Solutions Architect
at Global Manufacturing Company

I currently serve as Solutions Architect at AICO, a global furniture manufacturer, where I align multiple departments to optimize digital architecture across the organization.

I delivered a major platform modernization project significantly under budget by designing integration patterns between legacy systems and modern architecture. The solution balanced aesthetic requirements with security constraints and enterprise-scale functionality, resulting in measurable performance improvements and cost savings.

Architecture Consulting & Systems Integration

As Architecture Consultant for Vinissimo (Vinissimo Enology), an Italian SaaS startup, I created their initial beverage inventory proof of concept, translated between founders and the development team, and co-architected the AWS infrastructure plan.

I also built websites and software solutions on a freelance basis for businesses across Interior Design, Music Production, Chamber of Commerce, Agritourism, Construction, and Vacation Rental industries.

These experiences developed my ability to quickly understand diverse business requirements and translate them into functional technical solutions.

Rapid Learning & Multi-Domain Integration

While undertaking my MA I simultaneously took an intensive computer science professional training program through my university while continuing to teach Philosophy and Logic on the side.

To juggle these competing demands on my time, I learned rapid information synthesis, project management across different subject matters, how to break down complex subjects under pressure, and how to switch from a technical to an interpersonal mindset at a pinch.

Philosophy Background

I majored in Philosophy at The American University of Paris and received an MA in Philosophy with a focus on Ethics from the #1 Philosophy department in the UK, The University of Birmingham.

A study of 600,000+ students found philosophy majors "consistently rank highest in verbal and logical reasoning" with significantly larger gains on critical thinking measures versus non-philosophy majors. They also rank among the highest on standardized and logic tests. Philosophy develops skills in research and analysis, writing, persuasive communication, and the ability to learn different subjects.

These abilities directly translate to solutions architecting, where research, logical reasoning, communication, and the capacity to synthesize complex problems are essential.

Psychology Background

I also majored in Psychology at The American University of Paris.

Surveys of 400+ Solutions Engineers show 90% rank communication as most critical versus 42% citing technical skills, with 72% highlighting psychological agility as essential. Research reveals 70% of developers' actions are affected by cognitive biases, making psychological training crucial for to counteract biases. The National Soft Skills Association found ~85% of career success stems from interpersonal abilities over technical skills.

Professional Languages

I conduct business in the following languages:
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English
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French
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Spanish