Luciano Scarpulla
// summary
- Passionate tech professional with a strong background in Python programming and data analysis. Skilled at turning complex data into actionable insights and collaborating with teams to solve problems. Excellent communicator with a proactive and adaptable approach.
// skills & certificates
- Programming: Python, Rust, SQL, Multi-threading, Multi-processing, Web Scraping
- Data Analysis: Pandas, Polars, NumPy, PySpark, ETL processes, Parquet, Apache Arrow
- Machine Learning: Neural Networks, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI, Deep Neural Networks (IBM)
- Tools: Tableau, Sisense, Matplotlib, Streamlit, Git, AWS, Azure, S3, Linux
- Language: English, Italian, French
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving, project management, teamwork, client support
// experience
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Senior Python Developer / Business Intelligence Analyst WINGX (Part of JETNET) 2024-11 - presentHong Kong
After the acquisition of WINGX by JETNET, I took on a senior role to further drive the integration and expansion of our BI capabilities while focusing on the development and optimization of our Python-based data processing systems.
- Lead Python+SQL based data projects to support business intelligence, aligning technical solutions with company goals.
- Optimize data pipelines, cutting processing times by 20% using Python libraries and building multi-threaded tasks.
- Collaborate with global teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for clients.
- Work on integrating customer’s data with market intelligence with multiple SQL databases and other file formats (Parquet, HDF, S3 buckets, etc.)
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Business Intelligence Lead Analyst / Python Developer WINGX (Part of JETNET) 2021-10 - 2024-11Hamburg
Lead Analyst at a pioneering aviation-focused business intelligence startup, acquired by JETNET LLC in 2023 due to significant growth and strategic contributions.
- Built and maintained concurrent data pipelines, reducing processing time by 70% and enabling faster insights.
- Created 100+ BI reports and dashboards using Tableau and Sisense, helping clients make informed decisions.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored analytical solutions.
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Data Researcher WINGX 2021-02 - 2021-10Hamburg
Undertook part-time employment as an independent data researcher for WINGX.
- Gathered and analyzed aviation data to support team research initiatives.
- Partnered with colleagues to identify trends and improve data-driven decision-making.
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Flight Adviser / Sales PRIVATEFLY (Now known as FXAIR) 2019-05 - 2020-08London
Student internship at the leading Private Jet Charter company in Europe. Securing and closing sales leads.
- Secured new clients and generated over 320K GBP in sales for private jet charters in 13 months.
- Discussing with the clients about their private jet needs.
- Analyzing and researching the market for private jet availability.
// education
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Coventry University BSc H. 2017-09 - 2021-05Aviation ManagementUK
A comprehensive 3+1 year degree based on International Business Management focused on international business, data management, and analytics in the aviation industry.
- International Business and Information Management
- Project Management and Business Development
- Business Information System
- Supply chain logistics
- Airline Marketing and Management
- Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering
// projects & talks
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Sprint Leader at PyCon HK 2025 - frame-check @ City University of Hong Kong view
Leading an open-source sprint at PyCon Hong Kong 2025 for frame-check, a Python static analysis tool that validates DataFrame schemas and column access at development time.
- Developed a DataFrame validation tool that tracks schema and raises errors for invalid column access or schema violations.
- Leading sprint goals including core parser (DataFrame creation parsing, user-specified schema, variable assignment) and core checker (rules and validators).
- Planning LSP/file watcher integration for real-time feedback during development.
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Narwhals - Discover DataFrame Interoperabilty (Python User Group @ City University of Hong Kong) view
Gave a talk at City University of Hong Kong for the Python User Group demonstrating DataFrame interoperability between Pandas, Polars, and DuckDB, focusing on practical use cases and performance considerations.
- Presented techniques for seamless data conversion between different DataFrame libraries.
- Demonstrated performance optimizations when working with large datasets.
- Shared real-world examples of data manipulation workflows that leverage multiple DataFrame implementations.
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Simplemind (LLM/ Generative AI) - Open Source view
Collaborated with the creator of Python's requests library to develop Simplemind, an LLM library with OpenAI and other LLMs integrations.
- Designed and implemented core features and proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions.
- Documented software designs and integration best practices to ensure scalability and maintainability.