#### Freelance _08/2021 - present_ ~ **Lead/staff software engineer, freelance** I currenly work as a freelance software engineer, in either lead or staff positions. A dedicated page for which can be found [here](/freelance/). #### Companion Group Ltd. _11/2025 - present_ ~ **Staff engineer for [AA, MMO]** _Details will be added in due time._ _09/2025 - 11/2025_ ~ **Gameplay engineer for Storm Lancers (ProbablyMonsters)** Worked on Xbox+DualSense controller input support for PC port of the game, both for EGS (custom logic with RawInput) and Steam (Steam Input API). Additionally contributed to Steamdeck support. _05/2025 - 09/2025_ ~ **Senior game backend/SRE engineer for Project Ghost (Fantastic Pixel Castle)** - Implementation of back-end functionality (C++) - Containerization of game server and services (Docker, C++, UE5) - Migrating infrastructure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, AWS) - Remote log persistence setup for game server and services (C++, UE5) - Contributions to custom build system and local development workflow - Development of various internal tools and APIs _01/2025 - 05/2025_ ~ **AI bot engineer, Unreal Engine for [AA]** Implementation of AI bots based on behavior trees, with support for game abilities (GAS) by bots. I added support for combat with various weapons and implemented bot spawning based on level settings with support for loadouts. Various game logic was modified to be compatible with bots. _10/2024 - present_ ~ **Lead developer, maintainer for [capsa.gg](https://capsa.gg) (open-source)** [Capsa](https://capsa.gg) is a non-intrusive open-source logging solution for Unreal Engine. For Capsa, I created the API server and web panel from scratch and contributed to the Unreal Engine plugin. Additionally, I created the documentation website and a video playlist for demo and integration guide. _04/2024 - 12/2024_ ~ **Gears of War: E-Day (The Coalition/Microsoft)** Supporting Online and Platform Services. _Details will be added in due time._ _08/2023 - 03/2024_ ~ **Senior game backend engineer for [AAA, Amazon Games, unannounced]** - Containerization of game servers and integration with CI/CD (Docker, GitLab) - Development of custom game server orchestration solution (C# .NET 6, SAM, DynamoDB) - Integration of game server orchestration into game server code (C++/Unreal Engine) - Prototype of real-time back-end service to game server communication (MQTT, C++, Unreal Engine) - Integration of Amazon GameLift into custom Online Subsystem (AWS, C++/Unreal Engine) - Development of API server between players and GameLift (Golang, JWT, JWK, Kubernetes, Helm) - Game server infrastructure and deployment automation (Terraform, AWS, GitLab, Scripting) _08/2023 - 04/2024_ ~ **Development lead (part-time) for prototype of Project Dual** - Initial set-up of prototype in Unreal Engine 5.2 - Development of proof-of-concept of TeamManager subystem (C++/Unreal Engine) - Creation of various game elements and levels (Unreal Engine Blueprints) - Involved with technical oversight and support, advice for production version of game _01/2023 - 08/2023_ ~ **Online game client engineer for VAIL VR (AEXLAB)** - Migrating to Armada game server orchestration; client, server and CI/CD side implementation - Implementation of various SDKs into game client and server code (C++/Unreal Engine) - Guiding adoption and implementation of AccelByte services into the game (C++/Unreal Engine) - Zero-downtime migration of PlayFab to AccelByte for authentication and entitlements (Golang) - Implemented game server player progression: stats tracking/uploads, MMR, rewards (C++) - Development lead for server browser, matchmaking, player progression and marketplace #### CoolGames B.V. _05/2022 - 10/2022_ ~ **Software and data engineer** Migration of millions of player accounts across multiple games to a new backend system, with near-zero downtime. Built custom data export/import pipelines between Gamesparks and Nakama, with high performance. In addition, I made several DevOps/SRE improvements and supporting tools. #### Bytecode Digital Agency B.V. _05/2018 - 03/2022_ ~ **Co-founder and techlead** Together with a business partner, I founded Bytecode Digital Agency. Our office was located in Delfgauw. Our team specialized in custom application development, mostly for software start-ups targeting web and mobile. As technical lead, my activities were mostly focused on building the network layers between different applications, as well as hands-on development on back-end applications. Additionally, I worked on internal software, cyber security and cloud infrastructure. In August 2021, I announced my exit from Bytecode. #### VNG Realisering, Team NLX _08/2021 - 12/2021_ ~ **Senior software engineer** I worked on the NLX project, an open-source software project that allows data sharing between organisations in a safe, secure and privacy-proof way. This included work on the back-end (Go), front-end (React) and SRE (Kuebernetes, Helm), improvements in development and build setup to improve development experience and speed. I have introduced Typescript into the React codebase and build systems and provided React and Typescript training to back-end developers. Part of my contributions are public [on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/commonground/nlx/nlx/-/commits/master?search=Luciano). #### Airchip B.V. _02/2021 - 11/2021_ ~ **CTO, ad interim** Airchip was a startup that aimed to revolutionize digital ordering of drinks at festivals, even without internet connection. At Airchip, I fulfilled the role of CTO on an ad-interim basis (via Bytecode). My responsibilities included hands-on development of the back-end application (Go) and taking care of the site reliability engineering. I also had an advisory role for the three native mobile applications (Kotlin, Swift) and the BLE-protocol. #### Dearly B.V. _06/2020 - 11/2021_ ~ **Partner and techlead, ad interim** Dearly is an initiative to help people with deal with grief and making grief more accessible to talk about, both in private and business setting. Similarly to Yourpwr, I was responsible for the technical side of the Dearly platform and advisor. #### Youngpwr B.V. _02/2020 - 08/2021_ ~ **Partner and techlead, ad interim** Youngpwr is an initiative to support the development of entrepreneurial skills in young people. I was responsible for the technical side of the Youngpwr platform, which included software-architecture, infrastructure, systems integration, data engineering, security and code quality. Part of the management team (board member) and technical advisor. #### Eneco / Dept Agency _05/2019 - 03/2020_ ~ **Software engineer, ad interim** Leading frontend developer for De Omschakelaar project at Eneco, an innovative tool that played a crucial role in the customer journey and promoted in several big marketing campaigns. I created several code generation tools and tackled technical debt. The technology stack used is mainly based on Typescript/Javascript and ReactJS. #### Stager Software _12/2017 - 05/2018_ ~ **Full-stack software engineer** During my time working at Stager, I worked as a full-stack (with focus on the front-end) developer on the main Stager ticketing application. Technologies I used here were mostly ReactJS and Play! Framework (Java). #### Nooijen Web Solutions _05/2015 - 05/2018_ ~ **Owner, founder and developer** Nooijen Solutions is a web designing/develop business that aims to creates beautiful websites and web apps. I worked here as one of the main developers (Wordpress, html, css, php, js, server-work) and I also do all of the administrative work. #### Chemiewinkel _07/2014 - 12/2018_ ~ **Owner and founder** In the summer vacation of 2014, I started Chemiewinkel. The reason why I started a webshop in lab supplies as a 15-year-old, was because I was (and still am!) fascinated by chemistry, and supplies for hobby chemists were very hard to come by. I built and managed the webshop. ## Volunteer experience #### Bookclub Philosophy _06-2021 - present_ ~ **Reading group leader, moderator** Leading the reading groups on Stoicism, Aristotle and general book discussion group. Other resonsibilities include Discord server administration, development and maintenance of the [custom-made bot](https://github.com/lucianonooijen/socrates-discord-bot), helping out new members and automating tasks. #### Gaga Animal Care _04/2017 - present_ ~ **Board member, webmaster** Volunteer for the dog shelter in Greece. Involved with planning and executing multiple neutering programs each year. Other responsibilities include website creation and maintenance. #### Pijnackerse Watervienden _2013 - 2015_ ~ **Swimming tutor assistant** Leading and assisting swimming lessons for young children. #### Atlas Animal Project _10/2013 - 12/2015_ ~ **Volunteer** Occasionally assisting Atlas representatives, usually at Schiphol airport with dogs that arrived or collecting dog crates and returning them to Kos via cargo. #### Animal Rescue Kos _03/2013_ ~ **Documentary director** Assisting volunteers living on Kos and filming the activities. After filming I edited, released and promoted the documentary.