Valentina Nardecchia

Devota a soluzioni open source fin dal secolo scorso

Me

I was born in Testaccio, the vibrant heart of Rome, on an autumn day in 1969—a year full of revolutions: the moon landing (or was it?) and the birth of ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet. Destiny or coincidence? Who knows.

After a school career that some call “excellent”—and I humbly confirm—I graduated as an Industrial Technician specializing in Computer Science from ITIS G. Armellini in Rome in 1988. University? Not my thing, so I quickly left it behind to dive straight into the workforce.

At 19, I started my journey at IBM, an adventure that lasted until I was 36. Then I decided to follow my heart and dedicate myself to my two great passions: the Internet and travel. Since then, I’ve been living proof that being a true “digital nomad” is possible, balancing work and the discovery of the world.

My life is a blend of work, family, and cats (yes, quite a few cats). I split my time between Rome, my hometown, and Silkeborg, Denmark, which I consider my second home. There are also regular trips to Flensburg, Germany, where a piece of my family and heart reside. We’ve also lived in Malta and Cyprus before returning to Italy for a while.

Today, I continue to explore, work, and live with the firm belief that curiosity and passion are life’s most powerful drivers.

TODAY

After 35 years of a career in IT, specializing in security and disaster recovery, I decided to turn a twenty-year hobby into a new career path: thus, my publishing agency, Storie Spettinate, was born.I continue to work in IT, but in a different capacity: project management, consulting, and training.With Storie Spettinate, I focus on writing, proofreading, editing, and podcasting. Here too, training is a strong point: sharing skills and passion is a fundamental part of what I do.Whether it’s developing an IT project or creating engaging content for a podcast, my goal remains the same: to offer quality and professionalism with a creative touch.

WHO I AM

I am “hopelessly devoted” to Open Source. Open source as a “mindset,” as a way of life.

Open Source: A World of Collaboration and Innovation

For me, open source means collaboration, sharing, innovation, and excellence. It means taking responsibility and being part of a team, trusting your colleagues and earning their loyalty. It represents respect for large companies that provide quality products and services in every sector while also being determined to fight monopolists by any means necessary.I am a romantic and believe in an ethically correct world where oppression has no place. In this ideal world, those who are more competent are not afraid to share their knowledge. Customers can freely choose who provides them with the best service while suppliers receive fair compensation for their work. It is a place where no one gets rich by exploiting others, where everyone receives what is right.I firmly believe in the real economy, which brings value and support to communities rather than in “creative” or speculative finance.I am not naive; I know it is not like this everywhere. However, I choose to act according to these principles and select my friends, business partners, clients, and suppliers from those who share this vision.

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