Pierluigi Meloni
Co-Founder, Utterskills
Pierluigi (“Gigi”) started as a software developer and grew into product and executive roles. He writes for software engineers about communication, influence, and bridging the gap between tech and business, so great work actually ships and lands.
Background
Pierluigi (“Gigi”) began as a software developer and later moved into architecture, product, and executive leadership. His work sits at the intersection of engineering, business, and communication, where most projects actually succeed or fail.
He’s known for direct, entertaining, no-bullsh*t teaching that avoids theory and “postcard wisdom” in favor of authentic experiences engineers can recognize immediately.
His core message is simple: tech is a people business. The next tool won't fix a misaligned team. Clearer thinking, clearer communication, and stronger human skills will.
"As a rule, the person who can stand up and say what they think clearly takes on the leadership role."
Experience highlights
- Co-Founder and CEO, Utterskills (Oct 2023 to present)
- Advisory Board Member, Laetitia (Oct 2019 to present)
- Chief Brand Officer, OXID eSales AG (Nov 2021 to Dec 2022)
- Product Manager, OXID eSales AG (Jan 2017 to Oct 2019)
- Product Owner, OXID eSales AG (Jan 2014 to Dec 2016)
- Senior Software Developer, Averbis GmbH (Jan 2013 to Dec 2013)
- Software Developer, clinIT AG (Jan 2010 to Dec 2012)
Licenses and certifications
- Systemic, solution-oriented coach (Universität Freiburg / Freiburg Institut, DBVC-recognized training)
- Technical Product Manager (Open Product Management Workflow)
- Strategic Product Manager (Open Product Management Workflow)