Francesco Micheli
Focused on building reliable, high-performance systems
About
Backend engineer with 5+ years building scalable systems in Rust and Python. Specialized in high-performance applications, blockchain infrastructure, and AI-powered solutions. Track record includes mining pool protocol implementation (Stratum V2), co-founding a VR digital therapeutics startup as CTO, and developing Bitcoin-based systems. Focused on clean architecture, reliability, and solving complex technical challenges from design through deployment.
Work Experience
Isonapse Dubai, UAE
2026 - Present
Software Engineer
Architect and build Isonapse, a local governance layer for AI coding agents in Rust: a daemon
and per-event hook that evaluate every agent action against sandboxed Lua policy before it runs.
Freelance Dubai, UAE
2025 - Present
Software Engineer
Developing backend systems and APIs for diverse clients using Rust and Python. Delivering
high-performance applications, data processing pipelines, and LLM-powered
solutions with emphasis on scalability and code quality.
DMND
Dubai, UAE
2025 - 2025
Software Engineer
Developed high-performance Bitcoin mining pool infrastructure in Rust, implementing the Stratum
V2 protocol for enhanced security and efficiency. Built scalable backend
systems optimized for low-latency mining operations and reliable pool connectivity.
Freelance Dubai, UAE
2023 - 2024
Software Engineer
Built production applications integrating LLM APIs (GPT, LLaMA) for intelligent automation and
analysis. Implemented Bitcoin solutions using modern cryptographic techniques
and protocol standards. Delivered full-stack applications in Python/TypeScript and
performance-critical backends in Rust.
Freelance Terni, Italy
2020 - 2023
Software Engineer
Delivered end-to-end software solutions for clients across concept, development, and deployment
phases. Built scalable applications with emphasis on maintainability and
system reliability. Specialized in Bitcoin infrastructure and Web3 integrations.
Vega Digital Therapeutics Terni, Italy
2021 - 2022
CTO and Co-Founder
Co-founded digital therapeutics startup, serving as CTO and leading technical strategy. Managed
cross-functional team building VR therapy applications on Pico platform for
mental health treatment. Designed framework enabling healthcare professionals to deliver
evidence-based VR interventions. Built engineering team and established development
practices for Android and VR platforms.
Freelance Perugia, Italy
2013 - 2020
Mobile Developer
Developed cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android, managing complete project
lifecycle. Collaborated with Bitcoin Core developers to build Unity-based
educational game promoting cryptocurrency awareness. Contributed to open-source Bitcoin wallet
by implementing Decentralized Identifier (DID) resolver functionality.
Education
University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
2011 - 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Skills
Rust
Axum
Leptos
Actix-web
Rocket
Python
Django
FastAPI
Flask
Swift
Kotlin
iOS
SwiftUI
Android
Bitcoin
AI
LLM
RAG
MCP
Virtual Reality
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