Resume
Giancarlo Papa
Full-Stack Web Developer (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, Python)
Full-stack web developer with 15+ years of experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications and scalable web solutions. Strong expertise in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, Docker, and cloud-native environments (GCP). Experienced in leading migration projects, optimizing performance, and integrating AI-driven solutions.
Experience
Roles and projects that shaped my expertise.
Technical Lead & Full-Stack PHP Developer
Sunrise Communications AGZurich, Switzerland
Mar 2012 — Present
Leading full-stack development of internal enterprise applications. Driving modernization of legacy platforms and cloud migration to GCP.
- Developed and maintained mission-critical intranet applications used across the company.
- Modernized legacy PHP/JS applications to Laravel 12, Vue 3, and Nuxt 3.
- Led migration from RHEL 6/7 to RHEL 9, Docker adoption, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket).
- Integrated Oracle and MySQL backends with LDAP/AD authentication.
- Introduced AI/LLM integrations for customer service efficiency (Vertex AI, Gemini).
Webmaster & Full-Stack PHP Developer
Sicilia On Line S.r.l.Palermo, Italy
May 2006 — Dec 2011
Managed and developed a leading regional news portal with responsibility for full-stack development, system administration, and creative campaigns.
- Redesigned and rebuilt the entire siciliaonline.it portal (2011).
- Implemented CMS-based websites (Joomla, WordPress, Typo3, Drupal).
- Developed e-commerce solutions and payment gateways.
- Configured LAMP servers and optimized high-availability infrastructure.
- Implemented SEO, analytics, and social media integrations (Open Graph, FB plugins).
System Engineer & Web Designer
FreelancerPalermo, Italy
Apr 2003 — May 2006
Provided freelance IT consulting and web design for SMEs.
- Configured Linux and Windows servers, Samba, Postfix, Bind, and Hylafax.
- Deployed LAMP servers and developed websites for local businesses.
- Implemented automated Windows deployments.
Education
Formal studies and certifications.
Business & IT Studies
Diploma
Italy
Jan 1991 — Jan 1997
German Primary & Italian Secondary School
General Education
Jan 1981 — Jan 1991
Skills
Core technologies and competencies.
Programming
Databases
DevOps & Infrastructure
Web & CMS
Networking & Protocols
Creative & Tools
Languages
Italian
Native
German
Professional working proficiency
English
Professional working proficiency
French
Basic knowledge
Interests
What keeps me energized beyond the editor.