Hi, I'm Luca Marrocco
Software Engineer & Technical Leader
With over 20+ years of expertise in software engineering, I'm based in Switzerland, specializing in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and clean architecture. I craft innovative solutions that blend cutting-edge technology with precision and elegance.
"Code is poetry written in logic"
About Me
I'm a dynamic and innovative technical leader with over 20+ years of expertise spanning software engineering, team mentorship, and project management. Based in Lugano, Switzerland, I specialize in developing innovative applications and software solutions that deliver exceptional value while exceeding requirements and expectations.
My approach combines superb analytical skills with the ability to solve challenging problems using both industry-standard and cutting-edge technologies. I excel at building, training, and directing top-performing technical teams from the ground up, fostering collaborative work environments conducive to on-time project delivery. I guide full project lifecycles from requirements gathering and interpretation to ongoing status reporting with key stakeholders.
I have a proven track record in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and clean architecture. My expertise includes architecting Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns, integrating with EVM chains and blockchain networks, and delivering high-performance indexing solutions. I'm passionate about delivering seamless user experiences, leveraging feedback to drive continuous product improvement, and writing clean, well-structured code that stands the test of time.
When I'm not architecting solutions or mentoring teams, you'll find me exploring cooking and architecture, or diving deep into emerging technologies to stay at the forefront of innovation.
Skills & Expertise
Languages
- Java
- Kotlin
- Scala
- TypeScript
- SQL
Backend
- Spring
- Ktor
- Node
- Prisma
- Hibernate
Frontend
- Css
- React
- Redux
- Mobile
- Responsive
Databases
- Postgrsql
- Oracle
- Redis
- SOLR
- Cassandra
DevOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Google Cloud
- CI/CD
- Nginx
Blockchain
- Bitcoin
- Cardano
- Cosmos
- Wallets
- Smart Contracts
Architecture
- Microservices
- BFF Pattern
- REST APIs
- Event-Driven
- Clean Code
Leadership
- Team Building
- Agile/Scrum
- Mentorship
- Stakeholders
- Project Mgmt
1-Hour FREE Technical Consulting Limited Offer
Family Offices β’ Financial Institutions β’ Pharmaceutical Companies
Expert consultation β’ Written report with actionable insights β’ Limited spots
π Featured Projects
Building the future of blockchain infrastructureβone commit at a time
βοΈ Layer1 UTXO Blockchain
Build a production-grade blockchain from scratch. This Layer 1 implementation brings together everything you need: full UTXO validation, mempool management, P2P propagation, and pluggable consensus. Designed with hexagonal architecture and DDD principles, it delivers deterministic state transitions, efficient indexing, and real-world throughput. Extensive test vectors and observability ensure you can trust every block.
π Digital Custody Platform
Institutional-grade security meets modern crypto. This custody platform protects digital assets with hardened key management, multi-signature workflows, and MPC technology. Policy-based approvals, segregated accounts, and tamper-evident audit trails give institutions the confidence they need. Integrates seamlessly with blockchain nodes and banking rails while maintaining strict compliance and recovery procedures.
π Accounting Ledger System
Banking-grade precision for digital assets. This double-entry ledger system delivers ACID guarantees, idempotent posting, and high-volume reconciliation that regulators trust. Track confirmations, handle reversals, and generate audit-ready snapshotsβall while maintaining strict invariants and append-only journals. Real-time balances, aging reports, and deterministic closing ensure accuracy across every transaction.
βΏ Bitcoin Network System
Power your Bitcoin applications with production-ready infrastructure. This indexing stack validates blocks, streams transactions, and enables lightning-fast queries for explorers and monitoring tools. Efficient state storage, resilient broadcasting, and real-time mempool tracking handle demanding network environments. Built with clean architecture to scale horizontally while handling reorgs gracefully.
π€ Autonomous On-chain Supervisor Agent for Treasury Projects
Fund open-source blockchain work the smart way. This automata platform combines DAO governance with AI-Powered Treasury Funding Supervisor to ensure projects deliver. Smart-contract escrow enforces milestone-based payouts while AI agents monitor progress and verify evidence through oracles. Transparent, community-driven, and trust-minimizedβthis is how we fund the future of decentralized technology.
π· Cardano Node Application
Pure Kotlin meets Cardano's cutting-edge consensus. This node implementation brings Ouroboros Praos to life with full ledger rules, VRF and KES primitives, and secure P2P networking. Block diffusion, mempool policies, and deterministic state transitions work together seamlessly. Exposes powerful indexing APIs and snapshots for recovery, all validated with comprehensive test vectors.
Technical Documentation
Comprehensive guides and deep-dives into blockchain development, cryptography, backend architecture, and production systems.
Blockchain Fundamentals
Deep dives into Bitcoin, Cardano, and Cosmos blockchain implementations. Learn UTXO models, consensus mechanisms, transaction building, and node development from scratch.
Cryptography & Security
Cryptographic primitives, signature schemes, and security patterns for blockchain systems. Covers BLAKE2b, Ed25519, VRF, KES, zero-knowledge proofs, and Byzantine fault tolerance.
Backend Architecture
Production-ready backend patterns with Spring Boot, Kotlin, and microservices. Event sourcing, CQRS, domain-driven design, reactive programming, and database optimization.
Full-Stack Applications
Building complete blockchain applications with React, TypeScript, and REST/GraphQL APIs. Wallet integration, real-time data, state management, and end-to-end type safety.
Advanced Production
Production deployment, monitoring, testing, and performance optimization. Kubernetes, CI/CD, chaos engineering, observability, and regulatory compliance.
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!