CristianFrancescoPennino
Crafting digital experiences at the intersection of design and engineering — from microcontrollers to the modern web.
I'm a developer based in Sicily, Italy, with a passion for embedded systems, cybersecurity, and web development. From STM32 microcontrollers to full-stack web apps, I enjoy working across the full spectrum — hardware-close firmware and polished browser interfaces alike.
I've competed nationally in cybersecurity (OliCyber, CyberChallenge), algorithmic programming (OII/OIS), embedded IoT (STMicroelectronics), and robotics (RoboCup), earning multiple awards along the way. Outside competitions, I build web projects that prioritize clean design and solid engineering.
A curated selection demonstrating range across product, design, and engineering.
TechStore
Web · E-Commerce · React · Stripe
Full-stack e-commerce platform for tech products, built with React, Vite, and TypeScript. Features a dynamic product catalogue with search and filtering, Stripe-powered checkout with automated receipt generation, and a responsive admin dashboard for inventory, order, and transaction management.
Velvet Pour
Web · GSAP · Motion Design
Cinematic cocktail showcase landing page driven entirely by scroll-based motion. GSAP timelines, SplitText character reveals, pinned ScrollTrigger sections, multi-layer parallax, and scroll-synchronized video combine into an immersive, editorial product narrative.
AuthLog
Embedded · IoT · Cloud · Mobile
IoT smart access control system spanning embedded hardware, cloud infrastructure, and mobile. STM32 + ESP8266 handle RFID/NFC and secure HTTPS communication with a Supabase backend; a React Native app lets users register and write NFC UUIDs directly from a smartphone. Winner of the 3rd "Salvatore Di Bartolo" Award.
Smart Packaging
Embedded · IoT · STM32
IoT-enabled smart packaging system built on an STM32 Nucleo-64 microcontroller. Integrates environmental sensors over SPI/I²C, transmits telemetry wirelessly, and runs a bare-metal firmware stack optimized for low-power operation. 3rd-place winner at the national STMicroelectronics "Costruisci il Futuro con STM32ODE" contest.
Spanning embedded systems, AI-driven robotics, cybersecurity, and modern web — built through real competitions and projects, not coursework.
- React
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Framer Motion
- GSAP / ScrollTrigger
- JavaScript ES6+
- Vite
- Git / GitHub
- Embedded C
- STM32 (F4 / WL55)
- ESP8266
- SPI / I²C / UART
- LoRa 868 MHz
- RFID / NFC
- PCB Design
- Low-power Design
- Python
- OpenCV
- NumPy
- YOLO (Ultralytics)
- Computer Vision
- Pathfinding (DFS / BFS)
- Occupancy Grid
- Ethical Hacking
- CTF
- Cryptography
- Web Security
- Reverse Engineering
- TCP / IP Networks
- Cisco CCNA
- Linux
Participant
National cybersecurity program at the University of Catania. Intensive track covering ethical hacking, cryptography, network security, and Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions. Focused on problem solving, teamwork, and the development of advanced skills in information security.
Participant
Participation in the regional rounds of the Italian Olympiad in Informatics, both individually (OII) and as a team (OIS). Track centered on algorithmic problem solving, competitive programming, algorithm optimization, and data structures — combining rigorous logical reasoning with team collaboration.
Finalist · 3rd place
Finalist and 3rd-place winner of the national contest promoted by STMicroelectronics. Project "Smart Packaging": an embedded and IoT solution based on STM32 microcontrollers, covering hardware/software design, electronic prototyping, and a final presentation — with a focus on applied technological innovation.
Finalist · 65th place national
Finalist in the national OliCyber.IT competition dedicated to cybersecurity and ethical hacking, ranking 65th nationally. Track covering cryptography, network security, web security, and reverse engineering — tackling technical challenges in a high-level competitive setting.
Participant
Participation in the national contest promoted by STMicroelectronics. Project "ForestGuard": an embedded and IoT solution based on STM32 microcontrollers, covering hardware/software design and electronic prototyping for forest fire monitoring — with a focus on applied technological innovation.
Participant
Full-immersive program dedicated to embedded electronics and microcontroller technologies, held from June 30 to July 6, 2025. Intensive track focused on electronic design, embedded systems, firmware development, IoT, and hardware/software applications through hands-on activities and advanced labs.
Participant · 3rd Di Bartolo Award
Participation in the national contest promoted by STMicroelectronics with project "AuthLog": an embedded and IoT solution based on STM32 microcontrollers for secure authentication and hardware/software integration. With the same project, winner of the 3rd place "Salvatore Di Bartolo" Award at ITIS "E. Fermi" of Giarre.
Finalist · 92nd place national
Finalist in the national OliCyber.IT competition dedicated to cybersecurity and ethical hacking, ranking 92nd nationally. Track covering cryptography, network security, web security, and reverse engineering — tackling technical challenges in a high-level competitive setting.
1st place
1st-place winner at the national RoboCup Junior Maze Simulation competition, focused on robotics and artificial intelligence. Track covering programming, computer vision, and robot control — tackling technical challenges in a high-level competitive setting. Qualified for the World Championship in Incheon, July 2026.
Whether you have a project in mind, an opportunity to discuss, or simply want to connect — my inbox is always open.