h3ll0, fr13nd! i’m bruce

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I am a Software Architect and Technical Lead with over fifteen years of experience designing and optimizing complex, scalable systems. I work in consulting because I enjoy facing new challenges, exploring evolving technologies, and helping teams grow while keeping focus on long-term technical quality.

I specialize in system analysis, distributed architectures, performance optimisation, and end-to-end problem solving. My approach combines technical depth, clear communication, and a strong focus on software evolution rather than quick wins.

Before focusing entirely on architecture and engineering leadership, I worked as a Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead in enterprise environments, contributing to high-criticality platforms in the banking and fintech domains. Over the years, I have also covered managerial and CIO roles in startup contexts, coordinating distributed teams and handling infrastructure and product decisions.

Beyond work, I write about software, complexity, and human-centric technology. My best insights often come while hiking, travelling by motorcycle, or reading on my balcony surrounded by plants.

If you think we could collaborate or exchange ideas, feel free to reach out.

I recently came across the concept of Fractional Architect and thought: why not describe myself as a Fractal Architect?

That’s exactly where I feel at home: navigating complex architectures, tackling specific critical issues, and analyzing mountains of data to build meaningful models. My work is about finding the sweet spot where complexity meets simplicity, speed, and security. Seeing a well-crafted architecture and an elegant data model running smoothly in production is one of my greatest satisfactions.

I believe in automation as a way to free time and energy, and in optimization as an act of care for the people who will use these systems every day. More automation means more space to improve everything else — to innovate instead of just survive.

And since we are not machines, I also bring mindfulness and attention to teams: because the sustainability of work is not only measured in uptime, but in the quality with which we stay present inside our projects.

Never automate something that shouldn't exist.

Tim Ferriss

Premature optimization is the root of all evil.

Donald Knuth

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Fractal Architect