Architected and shipped a full Design System from zero — component library, tokens, documentation — with automated npm package release pipelines. Zero-friction versioning, changelogs, and cross-team adoption.
Led Frontend Architecture decisions across squads — patterns, conventions, code quality gates, and performance benchmarks. Turned opinion into system, and system into shipping velocity.
Built an AI-driven workflow using Claude + Design System Skills enabling non-developers to generate deployment-ready screens — so engineers focus on business logic, not layout rebuilds.
Running 1:1s, growth plans, goal-setting and feedback cycles as a hands-on Engineering Manager — bridging technical excellence with human-centred leadership that lets engineers do their best work.
Architected micro-frontend solutions enabling teams and product squads to have fully independent deployments and releases — no coordination bottlenecks, no shared-release friction. Built for the scalability demands of large SaaS products.
Built the company's Design System end-to-end. Implemented automated release pipelines with semantic versioning, Changesets, and CI/CD — every component ships as a versioned npm package with zero manual overhead.
Designed an AI toolchain connecting Claude with custom Design System Skills — product managers and designers now produce near-deployment-ready screens. Dev effort shifts from pixel-pushing to pure business logic.
Led architectural decisions across teams. Established patterns, conventions, and automated code quality that scale — turning tribal knowledge into documented, enforceable engineering standards.
Managed engineers through structured 1:1s, career-growth planning, OKR-aligned goal setting and continuous feedback — creating an environment where high-performers thrive and junior engineers level up fast.
Engineering management is about trust, clarity and growth. I run structured 1:1s, define career ladders, set OKR-aligned goals and give real feedback — so every engineer on the team knows where they stand and where they're going.
With a background in Digital Design and 20+ years in frontend engineering, I close the gap between Figma and production. Not just "pixel-perfect" — system-perfect. Every component, every token, every interaction is crafted from both sides of the fence.
Beyond the day job — I believe in open access to tech education. Volunteering as Lead Teacher means shaping the next generation of developers directly, from curriculum design to classroom delivery.
Teaching Frontend classes and course programs for aspiring developers in Berlin. From curriculum structure to hands-on teaching — giving back by opening doors that weren't always open.
“Fabio’s skill in motivating team members showcases his understanding of individual needs and career aspirations — aligning personal growth with organisational goals.”
Currently open to freelance projects. Based in Germany, working globally. Reach out on LinkedIn — I'd love to hear about what you're building.