MarianoViola

My professional path has taken me through newsrooms, startups, and civic tech projects. At Il Fatto Quotidiano, I contribute to the transformation of the newspaper’s digital ecosystem. Earlier, I co-founded a media startup, worked on open-source tools, and developed independent prototypes. Across these contexts, my focus has been consistent: bringing together design, technology, and data to improve audience experience and trust.

Since 2023, I’ve been part of Il Fatto Quotidiano, one of Italy’s leading independent newspapers, where I contribute to the evolution of its digital ecosystem. My work spans UX and performance improvements, the integration of editorial verticals, and the development of subscription and community platforms—strengthening the connection between journalism and its audiences.

Earlier in my career, I co-founded a media startup focused on digital storytelling and civic participation, and I collaborated on civic tech projects exploring how platforms can connect citizens, institutions, and media. These experiences gave me the chance to experiment with new formats and to understand how design, technology, and data can foster more transparent public dialogue.

Alongside professional roles, I’ve developed independent prototypes and released small open-source projects, often experimenting with data visualization, interaction design, and reputation systems. These initiatives reflect my curiosity as a digital maker and my interest in exploring how technology and media can create more engaging and trustworthy experiences.

Resume

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Experience

Senior Front-end Developer

At SEIF, I am an individual contributor developing web-based tools, including content websites, e-commerce platforms, and landing pages, optimized to reach new audiences and enhance customer loyalty for various media brands.

SEIF S.p.A.
(Milan, Italy)
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Experience

Co-Director of Technology, Team Leader

At Accurat I co-leaded a team of designers, engineers, and researchers, supporting various Italian and international brands in producing and delivering digital reports, dashboards, apps, and branded content for news outlets, universities, foundations, and venture capital firms.

Accurat S.r.l.
(Milan, Italy)
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Experience

Senior Front-end Developer

At The Visual Agency, I delivered a variety of projects, ranging from data-driven stories for traditional media brands to experimental business intelligence dashboards for large enterprise corporations.

The Visual Agency S.r.l.
(Milan, Italy)
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Experience

Front-end Developer

At Studio Visuale, I managed the production of digital products, including e-commerce websites, for retail and cultural brands and institutions..

Studio Visuale S.r.l.
(Venice, Italy)
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Experience

Co-Founder, Front-end Developer

I co-founded the Iperstudio collective, working on projects strategy as well as on UX/UI Design and Front-end Web Development. In this context, we shipped several projects for museums, and cultural foundations collaborating with other individuals, creative agencies, and cultural partners.

Iperstudio Collective
(Venice, Italy)
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Experience

Co-Founder, Front-end Developer

At Hic, I contributed to founding, designing, and developing Mapnaut, within the TechPeaks accelerator in Trento. Mapnaut is an application that can be assimilated to a version of Twitter with a geographical basis for the promotion of venues and events.

Hic Locative Media S.r.l.
(Trento, Italy)
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Education

Master's Degree in Visual and Multimedia Communication

At the Iuav I graduated with a design thesis on a “social” telephone with a geographical basis and augmented reality within the Interaction Design course held by Gillian Crampton Smith and Philip Tabor.

University Iuav of Venice
(Venice, Italy)
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Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design

At the l’Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli I earned a specialization in Communication Design with a thesis on "Basic Interaction Design" under the supervision of Daniela Piscitelli.

University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
(Aversa, Italy)
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Experience

ICT Consultant

At Formez PA, I primarily contributed to supporting the statistical department of Regione Campania. My responsibilities included developing and designing the “new” website, which was launched in 2008 and introduced the Ruby on Rails framework into their stack.

Formez PA
(Naples, Italy)