Michele
'Gerry' Girini
CTO & Software Engineer at Salabam Solutions. I bridge high-level technological strategy with a hands-on maker mindset.
Core Technologies
Industry Expertise Where Code Meets Domain Knowledge
Building production integrations demands more than API docs. It requires understanding the business logic, compliance landscape, and operational edge cases that define each industry.
Travel Technology
Eight years developing and orchestrating flight, hotel, and tour operating systems at production scale. From Amadeus NDC fare shopping to Expedia Rapid API room merchandising, Booking.com channel sync, and Alpitour's inNOVA microservice backbone — I build the booking, content, and post-stay pipelines that travel platforms rely on for millions of transactions.
Payments & Fintech
Virtual card issuance, multi-currency reconciliation, and PCI-DSS compliant payment flows for travel and corporate spend. I integrate WEX virtual card networks powering top OTAs, Pliant's API-first card platform for embedded finance, and AirPlus corporate settlement — connecting every transaction to ERP, treasury, and BI systems for real-time financial visibility.
Corporate Welfare
Seven white-label SaaS travel portals built for Italy's top welfare aziendale providers. Each portal is a fully branded, provider-specific experience powered by a shared platform — turning employees' flexible benefit credits into hotel stays via Expedia and Booking.com, Alpitour holiday packages, and Amadeus-powered flights across full-service and low-cost carriers, with custom credit rules, UI theming, and catalogue configuration per provider.
Geocoding & Search
Leveraging HERE Technologies' geocoding services fused with proprietary in-house datasets to deliver high-precision location search. I blend HERE's address resolution and place matching with curated local data — producing search results that are more relevant and accurate than either source alone.
ERP & Business Systems
Bridging internal platforms with Sistemi Torino's eSOLVER ERP for streamlined reporting and billing management. I integrate proprietary systems with eSOLVER's financial modules — automating data flows so finance teams get accurate, consolidated views without manual reconciliation.
My Origins
The Maker
Mindset
Born in 1986 in Chiaravalle (AN), with a deep curiosity for how things work, my journey began long before I wrote my first line of code. From dismantling electronics to building my first projects, the maker mindset has always been my core. It wasn't just about understanding the 'what', but mastering the 'how' and 'why'.
This innate curiosity naturally evolved into a passion for software engineering, where the limits of creation are defined only by one's imagination and logic.
Early Days
The SparkGrowing up among codes and computers thanks to my father, who was also a programmer analyst, I developed a love for technology from a young age. After obtaining a professional qualification as a graphic advertising operator, I channeled my creative skills into the digital world.
Professional Growth
ExperienceI started at TreBi Allestimenti as a cardboard technology operator, then moved into web development at Methodo Web Agency, contributing to Necrologi Italia. Later, I co-founded Kadaabra, a startup focused on recognizing movies and TV series. Although it did not achieve commercial success, it was an important training ground to deepen my understanding of machine learning.
CTO at Salabam Solutions
CurrentAfter an initial experience as an external consultant, I contributed to the early steps of Salabam. This path led to my appointment as CTO, leading technological innovation.
"My goal is to continue growing professionally, driving Salabam Solutions to remain at the forefront of the global technological landscape."
The Maker's Life
Beyond the code: Fueling creativity through diverse passions.
Machine Learning & AI
In my free time, I dedicate myself to studying machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to financial markets.
Off-Road Trips
I alternate my studies with off-road trips on my BMW F800 GS.
Nature & Animals
I enjoy taking care of the garden, the vegetable patch, and our animals (3 cats and some chickens).