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I am a Senior Frontend Engineer in the Purchase group of the Fulfillment department. Check my GitLab profile.
About me
My name is Angelo (pronounced like /ˈan.d͡ʒe.lo/) and I am from Enna, Sicily, Italy. I live in Munich, Bavaria, Germany since 2015. I often travel back to my homeplace because my daugther lives there.
Presence on the web
Personal traits
Here are some facts about me to give you an idea of who (I think) I am:
- I like to listen to everyone's point of view. When doing it, I tend to nod and smile: it means I am listening not that I agree
- I am open-minded. I prefer to give ideas careful evaluation before accepting them
- I don't like absolutness and rigidity. Therefore, even if I am stubborn – it is really hard to convince me – I gladly accept suggestions and I am always eager to try things out
- I usually play the devil's advocate: there is always an angle that has not been evaluated and is worth to explore. Especially for topics I deem important, I tend to put interlocutors on trial: it is not personal, the aim is to get the best out of the conversation and reach a common ground
- I don't like commands. If someone is not able to argue their position, it is not a worthy one
- I reason schematically, it helps me see the evolution of an idea. I want to understand how it got from A to B
- I believe in people and their abilities even, and especially, when they don't believe in themselves. Therefore, I encourage them and try to help them out
Collaboration
Here are some things to take into account when collaborating with me:
- I am always eager to offer help. Ask me anything anytime. Although I might not show it, I appreciate people saying "Thanks"
- I struggle to say "No", it is emotionally distressing. If it happens, I could not have decided otherwise
- I rely heavily on slow-thinking to be effective in my decision making. Therefore, I have a bias for any style of communication that helps me with that (e.g.: written, async)
- I promote my own ideas and solutions poorly. When I do, I appreciate recognition. When in difficulty, I appreciate support and guidance
- I have an innate propensity for problem solving. I find it hard to tell if someone is asking for help or just sharing frustration. Please, consider making it clear to me
Things I like
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