Each month, we select a Qarikter to spotlight to share their knowledge and the impact they bring to the Qarik team. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Gaspare Vitta, Senior Engineer II.
What has been your proudest accomplishment at Qarik so far?
Probably the biggest accomplishment was when a customer told me they were deep in a technical issue and they found a solution to it in someone’s blog on the internet. Then, after a moment, they realized it was my blog (view Gaspare's blog). Another accomplishment is my recent promotion to Senior Engineer II. It was a significant milestone for me, as it recognized my hard work, dedication, and impact on the team and the projects I have been involved in.
What excites you most about your current engagement/project? Why?
I'm working with a BioTech company to modernize its internal platforms and expand its capabilities. It's so rewarding to know that my work is speeding up the diagnosis process for patients, making a real impact on their lives.
What skills have you developed while at Qarik that you’re most proud of?
As engineers, we often focus heavily on the tech or tools, but I've learned that understanding the underlying business problem is more important. Over time at Qarik, I've developed the skill to prioritize solving the right problem, which leads to better results. Tech is tech—anything can be built—but if you are not addressing the right problem, nobody will use your new shiny tool.
What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about your role at Qarik?
People might be surprised to learn that at Qarik, we take a holistic approach to our work. When you're responsible for a deliverable, you wear all the hats: conducting user interviews, drafting tech specs, implementing, testing, deploying, and even building metrics to monitor it. This comprehensive involvement ensures you never get bored and always stay engaged with the entire lifecycle of the deliverable.
Do you have advice for people interested in applying for a similar role?
Don't expect to do only the technical work; consider the customer’s business, what they do, and how Qarik can help them do even better. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, it's the only way to learn new things. And don’t wait any longer to apply, here you’ll have the pleasure to work with the most talented folks you have ever met.
Beyond his work at Qarik, Gaspare is an active speaker at industry events, sharing his insights on cloud architecture, CI systems, and developer experience. His passion for knowledge-sharing and community engagement further highlights his commitment to advancing the field. During his free time, you can often find him participating in gravel cycling.
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