I'm a Computer Science master’s student at the University of Milano-Bicocca, where my current interests are mostly around quantum computing, quantum machine learning, theoretical computer science, and unconventional computing.
I also work as an AI Research Assistant, after spending more than four years as a full-stack developer.
- Academic GitHub: rChimisso
- Main GitHub: Crystal-Spider
- LinkedIn: riccardo-chimisso
I'm part of Scuola Ortogonale, a two-year excellence program, and Mensa.
Before focusing more on research, I worked part-time as a full-stack developer at Lynx S.p.A., mainly on banking applications using TypeScript/Angular and Java/Spring.
Currently, I work full-time as a research assistant in the same univeristy I study in.
I care a lot about clean code, reliable tooling, documentation, and maintainable project structure.
I lead and maintain Crystal Nest, a Minecraft modding ecosystem with projects, tooling, documentation, and release workflows.
- Website: crystalnest.it
- GitHub organization: Crystal-Nest
- Modrinth: Crystal Nest
- CurseForge: crystal_spider_
- Discord: Crystal Nest server
My mods have reached over 80 million downloads total.
Sometimes I also stream, make videos, sing, play drums, write, and do theatre.
- Twitch: crystal_spider_
- YouTube: @crystal_spider_
I tend to move between research, software, modding, and creative projects. The common thread is usually the same: curiosity, structure, and the wish to make something that works well.
I keep treating my days like they have extra hours hidden somewhere... Help 💀
