Davide Picentino

Mobile App & Game Developer

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About

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Mobile App and Game Developer with a strong foundation in Swift, UI/UX design, and project management. Currently enhancing skills at the Apple Developer Academy, focusing on innovative app development. Proven ability to lead projects, solve complex problems, and deliver user-centric solutions, as demonstrated through solo and team-based app and game development projects. Eager to leverage technical expertise and creative problem-solving to build impactful digital experiences.

Work Experience

Mascot Performer

Nostalgia 90

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

Engaged large crowds as the official mascot during live events, synchronized performances with DJs and hosts, and adapted quickly to dynamic environments.

  • Engaged and energized large audiences, effectively representing the brand at live events.
  • Collaborated seamlessly with DJs and hosts to synchronize performances, enhancing audience interaction and event atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and quick responsiveness in dynamic, high-energy environments, significantly contributing to event participation.

Customer Care Agent

ReSpeak

Dec 2023 - May 2024

Handled inbound and outbound customer support, scheduled and forwarded consultation calls, and performed hardware maintenance.

  • Provided comprehensive inbound and outbound customer support, resolving inquiries and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Managed and streamlined consultation call scheduling, optimizing client engagement processes.
  • Executed hardware maintenance and troubleshooting in support rooms, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Education

App Development, Software Development, UI/UX Design

Apple Developer Academy

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025

Courses

  • Swift
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Design Patterns
  • Human Interface Guidelines
  • Adaptive UI
  • Prototyping
  • User-Centered Design

Software Development, Project Management, ICT Fundamentals

I.T.I. Galileo Ferraris

Sep 2019 - Jun 2024

Courses

  • Certified B2 English (INVALSI)
  • KeyPM Project Management Assessment

Projects

Weather Abroad

May 2025 - Jun 2025

'Weather Abroad' is an app designed to provide quick and simple access to weather and time information for different locations while traveling, focusing on intuitive Human UI/UX.

Still Seven

TestFlight

Mar 2025 - Mar 2025

'Still Seven' is a psychological horror game centered around the theme of schizophrenia, where players unravel a mystery by exploring environments, solving enigmas, and documenting findings in a journal.

E' juorno

Sep 2024 - Sep 2024

'E' juorno' is an educational app designed to teach the Neapolitan dialect using a 'word a day' method, featuring daily notifications, translations, commentary, and authentic pronunciation recordings.

Languages

Italian (Native) , English (Proficient)

Skills

Development Frameworks & Tools

  • Xcode
  • UIKit
  • SwiftUI
  • Interface Builder
  • Storyboards
  • Unity
  • Git
  • GitHub

Design

  • Responsive & Adaptive Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Human Interface Guidelines
  • Game Design

Design Tools

  • Sketch
  • Figma

Design Patterns

  • MVC
  • MVVM

Project Management

  • Game Project Management
  • Project Management

Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Programming Languages

  • Swift

Programming Concepts

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Logical Problem-Solving