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Engineering fast, accessible web products with AI.

AI-Augmented Full-Stack Web Developer.

Orchestrating next-gen AI models, advanced prompting, and autonomous coding workflows to dramatically accelerate software delivery without ever compromising on architectural quality.

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Salvatore Ritrovato

Based in Italy

An engineer's mindset, AI-augmented.

I approach web development from an architectural and engineering perspective - focusing on system design, performance, and problem-solving. Rather than writing every line of code by hand, I leverage advanced prompt engineering and AI workflows (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor) to direct and accelerate delivery, built on solid React, Next.js, Node.js, and MySQL frameworks. Online I go by HEAVXN. Together with a friend, I co-founded inLumine Studio, where alongside my freelance work, I serve as Head of Engineering. Outside of tech, I’m an all-around nerd who loves video games, manga, and comics, as well as a dedicated fitness enthusiast who enjoys heavy strength training.

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  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MySQL
  • Supabase
  • Vercel
  • Claude Code
  • OpenAI Codex
  • Cursor
  • Git
  • Performance

What I focus on.

Engineering, augmented by AI.

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    01.Architecture

    Software architecture first. I take web projects end to end, from requirements analysis to final deployment, with a clean structure across front end, back end and database.

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    02.AI workflows

    AI as leverage, not a shortcut. I orchestrate Claude Code, OpenAI Codex and Cursor with solid prompt engineering, while design decisions and quality stay in my hands.

  3. A curved glass pavilion reflecting the setting sun

    03.Performance & UX

    Fast, responsive and SEO-friendly by design. Careful UX/UI and methodical troubleshooting keep products reliable and quick to use.

Selected work.

Websites and web apps I've designed, built and shipped.

“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology. You can’t start with the technology and try to figure out where you’re going to try and sell it.”

Steve Jobs, Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (1997)

Steve Jobs is one of my biggest inspirations. His vision taught me that technology is only as good as the experience it creates - a principle that drives how I approach system architecture, product design, and AI-driven development.

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The technologies I work with every day.

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