Hi, I'm Stefano Marinelli. I Solve Problems
Born on December 19, 1979, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, I graduated in Computer Science from the University of Bologna in December 2003. Since then, I've been immersed in the digital realm, focusing on operating systems, network design, and data sovereignty.
Professional Background:
I am the CEO and co-owner of Prodottoinrete Group SRL, headquartered in Ferrara. Since June 2019, following the merger with Dragas IT, we've specialized in designing and managing infrastructures based on *BSD systems, emphasizing stability, security, and data sovereignty. Our services encompass server infrastructure, virtualization, ZFS storage solutions, email services, and security implementations, primarily leveraging FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and NetBSD technologies.
I have extensive experience with *BSD systems—particularly FreeBSD—as well as NetBSD, OpenBSD, DragonFlyBSD, and their derivatives. My work also involves Linux systems, with a focus on Alpine Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu Server (LTS) for server environments. You can explore some of my technical insights on my blog, IT Notes.
Community Engagement:
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Founder and "Barista" of BSD Cafe, a community hub for *BSD enthusiasts.
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Creator of FediMeteo, a project delivering regular weather updates for various cities to the Fediverse, available via web pages and RSS feeds.
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Former manager of the FreeOsZoo project for the University of Bologna, which provided open-source operating system images for virtual machines. An archived version is accessible on the Internet Archive.
Some Projects:
- BSSG – Bash Static Site Generator: I developed BSSG, a minimalist static site generator written entirely in Bash. It supports Markdown and HTML content, multiple themes, internationalization, and advanced SEO features. BSSG is designed for simplicity and performance, making it suitable for personal blogs and journals.
Recent Conferences:
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EuroBSDCon 2024: Presented the talk "Why (and how) we're migrating many of our servers from Linux to the BSDs" in Dublin, Ireland, on September 21, 2024. The presentation focused on migrating servers from Linux to BSD systems, emphasizing stability and security.
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BSDCan 2025: Scheduled to present a similar talk, "Why (and how) we're migrating many of our servers from Linux to the BSDs" in Ottawa, Canada, from June 11–14, 2025. BSDCan hosts talks and tutorials on a range of topics based around the BSD family of operating systems.
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OSDay 2025: Delivered the presentation "Why Choose to Use the BSDs in 2025" in Florence, Italy, on March 21, 2025. The talk discussed the advantages of BSD systems in modern IT environments, highlighting their stability, security, and performance.
Personal Life:
I reside in Ferrara with my wife, enjoying the city's rich history and vibrant culture. My hobbies include photography, focusing on capturing intricate details, composing music when time permits, and traveling to explore new places and cultures.
Contact Information:
Feel free to reach out to me at stefano@dragas.it.