Hello world!

Hi everyone, I'm Patrick Fabbiani, welcome to my personal web page. Currently, I am undertaking a challenging course of study at the University of Venice, where I am focusing on my master's degree in Computer Science with a particular focus on Cybersecurity. This choice represents just another chapter in my long history with computer science, a discipline I have always loved deeply.
My passion for IT developed from an early age, thanks to the significant influence of my grandfather and father. They introduced me to the fascination of the world of computers, stimulating an insatiable curiosity that followed every step of my growth. Since those early days of exploring the basics of coding and software applications, I have continued to have a fervent interest in all things technological innovation.
Over the years, I have expanded my skills and understanding of computer science through various personal projects. This practical experience allowed me to refine my technical skills and develop a solid theoretical basis, preparing me for future challenges in the field of cybersecurity.
My aspiration is to become a recognized professional in the cybersecurity sector, actively contributing to the protection of information systems and the promotion of digital security. I firmly believe that ongoing education and training are key to staying up-to-date on the latest trends and threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

About me ⟶

School career ⟶

My computer science education began at the C. Zuccante Technical Institute in Mestre, where I acquired a solid foundation in programming and data structures. I continued with a bachelor's degree in Data Science at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in data analysis, probability, and statistics. Subsequently, I earned a master's degree in Cybersecurity from Ca' Foscari, specializing in system, software, network, and web application security.

Certifications

In my academic career, I have always placed great emphasis on continuous training and updating my technical and linguistic skills. In addition to my academic training, I have decided to invest time and resources to obtain internationally recognized certifications, which attest to my competence in specific technical and linguistic areas. Below, I will present two of the certifications I obtained: the B2 level English certification and the CISCO CCNA Routing and Switching certification.

English certification

I obtained an English certification at level B2, an important achievement which allowed me to strengthen and formalize my language skills. This internationally recognized certification demonstrates my ability to communicate effectively in English in various contexts, both formal and informal. Level B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), indicates a degree of independence in the English language, allowing me to express opinions, explain complex thoughts and interact with native speakers with a certain ease. This achievement further motivated me to continue developing my language skills, open to new opportunities for learning and personal growth.

CISCO certification

I achieved a CISCO certification [CCNA Routing and Switching] in order to improve and certify my skills regarding:
· Understand and describe the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet
· Understand and describe the role of protocol layers in data networks
· Understand and describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
· Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements in IPv4 and IPv6 networks
· Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operations
· Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
· Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations
· Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic

Technical skills ⟶

List of technologies, programming languages, frameworks and tools that I know and I have used in my projects.
Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, MySQL, R, Pepa, C#
Web: CSS, HTMP, JavaScript, PHP
Data Analysis: R, LiSA
In high school I also used Arduino UNO. I've done many projects with it. I've done many projects with led, single color led or RGB led. One of the projects that I liked more was build a simulation of an electric gate, the one for cars, which has a starting point and an ending point to be reached with moderate speed and to which the motors must stop so as not to open the gate more than necessary and to close it until the two ends collide.

Practical experiences ⟶

Throughout my bachelor academic journey, I have had the opportunity to engage in several practical experiences that have significantly contributed to my growth as a data scientist. During my undergraduate studies, I completed an internship at IT sector of the province of Venice, where I worked on geomaps. During this period I collaborated with the institution for the creation of some thematic tables of the General Territorial Plan (PTG), creation of shapefiles regarding the bike sharing stations within the Metropolitan City of Venice and representation on a map of the high schools within the territory. This experience allowed me to learn other concepts in real-world problems, enhancing my problem-solving skills. It was fantastic to share my knowledges with people working in IT and learning from them. I'm currently employed on a 9-month Co.Co.Co. contract at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where I'm developing a formation game for economics.

Personal projects ⟶

Facial recognition
I made a facial recognition using the Viola and Jones method in Java. The project detects faces and other elements of them from the camera and images. I used Java language to program it via OpenCV which allows us to use detection functions. The project is created by Viola and Jones Algorithm. This is an object detection framework proposed in 2001 by Paul Viola and Michael Jones.

Fsharp code formatter
The project consists in implementing a program which, given as input an incorrectly indented F# program, produces as output the same correctly indented F# program.

Online video game store simulation
The code was written in php for data preparation and processing. For the web interface, html, css (Pure) and javascript (jQuery, Parsley) were used. The DBMS used is PostgreSQL. For interactions between the web pages and the database, PDOs were used in order to avoid threats related to SQL injection through declaration preparation.

Mine hunter robot
Using Lego – Mindstorm I built a robot which, receiving commands from a properly configured Android device, moves within the playing surface. This robot will have to recognize the mines placed on the playing field and collect those of the color assigned to it, keeping track of the positions where the mines are collected. At the end it places all the mines collected back in the position where they were at the beginning.

Pepa hospital management
Using the Pepa plugin for Eclipse, a model for managing a hospital was created. Several components have been defined in cooperation with each other: Reception, ambulance, blood, X-rays, operation, recovery. These components are defined to perform each individual task. An additional Decide component has been defined to decide which activity to carry out for some patients requiring both blood tests and X-rays first in order to avoid too long waiting times.

In progress

3D Recostruction
The project contains two different programs:
1. A camera calibrator that loads the frames of the provided calibration video and computes the intrinsic parameters of the camera (the intrinsic matrix K and the lens distortion vector assuming a 5-parameters model) without any user intervention. This program outputs the Root Mean Square (RMS) re-projection error together with the calibration output.
2. A 3D scanner that reads one of the 3 videos provided (cat, cube, and ball) and processes it on a frame-by-frame basis. After processing all the frames (or during the processing), it computes a 3D point cloud with all the reconstructed 3D points of the scene that have been illuminated by the laser line.

LiSA Taint Analysis

Personal interests ⟶

Outside of my academic pursuits, I have a keen interest in photography and sports. I played tennis for more or less fourteen years and I like go skiing. I also enjoy playing checkers and chess, two games that require strategic thinking and patience, qualities I believe are essential in both life and cybersecurity.

Future goals

Looking to the future, my ambitious goal is to contribute to the development of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, designed to protect both individuals and organizations from emerging cyber threats. I firmly believe that cybersecurity is a crucial field for ensuring digital stability and security in an increasingly connected and technology-dependent world. To achieve this goal, I intend to continue to cultivate my passion for learning and professional growth by actively participating in workshops, conferences and interacting with online communities dedicated to cybersecurity. I believe that access to the latest research, debates and discussions among industry specialists is essential to maintaining the high quality of my skills and staying up to date on the latest trends and vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape. Furthermore, I consider networking with fellow industry professionals as a fundamental element for my personal and professional development. Sharing knowledge, exchanging innovative ideas and collaborating on research projects allows me to deepen my understanding of cybersecurity and actively contribute to its evolution. This approach will help me stay abreast of rapidly changing market needs and provide effective and innovative cybersecurity solutions.

Strengths

During my studies at ITIS C.Zuccante and subsequently at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, I acquired valuable skills in terms of teamwork, collaboration and group management. These skills were developed through a series of projects and research conducted in teams, where I learned to value individual diversity, mediate constructive conflicts and effectively coordinate human resources to achieve common objectives.
Another core value that guides my professional conduct is honesty. I firmly believe in treating everyone I interact with honestly, respecting their rights and duties, and always acting in an ethical and transparent manner.
Discipline is another pillar of my work philosophy. I recognize the importance of complying with the organisation's internal regulations, as these are designed to ensure a fair, productive and safe working environment. Discipline also helps me maintain a high standard of professionalism and integrity.
Finally, respecting cadences is crucial to my approach to work. I understand the importance of being punctual and completing tasks on time, both to meet customer needs and to contribute to the success of the entire organization. This attitude allows me to manage my time well, prioritizing tasks and ensuring that each project receives the attention and resources needed to be completed successfully.

Curriculum Vitae

Welcome to the section dedicated to my Curriculum Vitae. Here you will find the latest versions of my CVs in Italian and English. The CV has been designed to offer a complete overview of my professional experience, skills acquired and studies conducted so far.
On the next page, you can directly download the PDF documents of my CVs. The CV is available in English onlhy.

• Version October 2025

Contacts

Please do not hesitate to contact me!

• personal email address: patrick1fabbiani@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: Patrick Fabbiani
• Github: Patrick2734