ABOUT
Who we are
Piksel SrL is an Italian software development company founded on a fundamental belief: technology should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, seamlessly blending beauty with utility.
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Italian Roots & Philosophy
Technology should be both beautiful and functional. Our identity is shaped by Italian craftsmanship, where precision and elegance go hand in hand.
Tailor-Made Digital Solutions
From our headquarter in Italy, we design and build custom software, web, and mobile apps for businesses that value quality and local expertise.
Distinctively Crafted Innovation
At Piksel, we see our workspace as a modern Renaissance atelier, a collaborative studio where coders, designers, and strategists work side by side. Every project blends artistic curiosity with technical discipline. We listen, prototype, iterate, and refine, until every pixel and every line of code feels just right.
ABOUT
Our values
Our philosophy is rooted in the same spirit that moved Italy's greatest innovators, blending imagination, precision, and curiosity. Each of our values reflects the mind of a pioneer who reminds us what excellence means.
Inspired by Da Vinci, we connect art and science, using imagination to bridge design and technology.
Like Michelangelo with marble, we sculpt digital masterpieces from code, focusing on detail and perfection to deliver lasting quality.
Inspired by Bernoulli, we create streamlined, scalable systems that ensure seamless information flow and optimize performance.
Following Fermi's lead, we turn bold ideas into robust, high-performing applications that deliver real results.
Like Galileo, we challenge assumptions, refining our solutions through testing to ensure they thrive in the real world.
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01 Creativity
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02 Craftsmanship
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03 Efficiency
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04 Execution
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05 Innovation
Inspired by Da Vinci, we connect art and science, using imagination to bridge design and technology.
Like Michelangelo with marble, we sculpt digital masterpieces from code, focusing on detail and perfection to deliver lasting quality.
Inspired by Bernoulli, we create streamlined, scalable systems that ensure seamless information flow and optimize performance.
Following Fermi's lead, we turn bold ideas into robust, high-performing applications that deliver real results.
Like Galileo, we challenge assumptions, refining our solutions through testing to ensure they thrive in the real world.
ABOUT
Our team
We're a team of passionate technologists and designers solving problems with software. Collaboration and craftsmanship define our work and why clients trust us.
/ OUR WEEKLY SHOUTOUT
Demis is an experienced Service Manager focused on the oversight, optimization, and delivery of high-quality IT services. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and client satisfaction, he ensures that complex service environments run smoothly and efficiently across various industries.
Since joining Piksel seven years ago, Demis has steadily expanded his skills in service management and resource coordination. His work spans multiple sectors, including Telecommunications, Tourism & Hospitality, and Banking. Earlier in his career, as a consultant, he also contributed to projects in the Media and Financial Services sectors.
Demis approaches every objective with dedication and attention to client needs, believing that strong relationships are key to long-term success. He places high value on building collaborative teams and nurturing individual growth. His leadership style promotes a motivating and positive environment where people enjoy working together, always with a smile.
Outside of work, Demis enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially outdoors. He's also an enthusiastic padel player, although, when he loses, he's quick to (humorously) blame it on the racket, his teammate, low-pressure balls, or just the humidity in the air.
Alessandro is a Data Engineer focused on designing and implementing robust data processing pipelines. He integrates and analyses economic and financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and efficiency across projects. He also contributes to refactoring legacy systems and promoting modern development practices.
With a Master's degree in Mathematical Engineering and a specialization in Quantitative Finance, Alessandro combines strong analytical expertise with solid software engineering skills. His professional journey spans roles as a quantitative analyst, Python developer, and data engineer in consultancy and research-driven environments, contributing to advanced analytical models and scalable data systems.
Alessandro is driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement. He values clean, well-tested code and sound engineering principles, aiming to build systems that are not only functional, but reliable and maintainable over time.
Outside of work, Alessandro enjoys basketball and tennis, as well as chess and sailing disciplines that reflect both focus and strategy. He is also deeply passionate about open-source development and aspires to make it a meaningful part of his long-term professional journey.
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Daniele is at the forefront of managing client relationships, working closely with Piksel's teams to ensure seamless collaboration. From launching new initiatives to overseeing project teams, budgets, and progress, he plays a pivotal role in driving successful outcomes.
With more than two decades at Piksel, Daniele has evolved from a developer to a Project Manager and now to a Client Director. His deep technical background, combined with his leadership experience, enables him to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy, delivering impactful solutions for clients.
Daniele is passionate about working alongside clients to create innovative solutions that leverage modern technology. His goal is to generate immediate, tangible value while laying the foundation for continuous improvement in the long term.
An early riser even on weekends, Daniele enjoys spending time outdoors whenever possible. He loves taking long walks with his dogs, appreciating the peace and energy that nature provides.
Nicola is a seasoned Client Director who leads strategic client relationships with a strong focus on value creation, business growth, and customer satisfaction. Alongside his client-facing role, he actively mentors internal teams, bringing clarity, structure, and purpose to every collaboration.
Since the foundation of Piksel, Nicola has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's direction, initially in the telecommunications sector, and later expanding into industries such as Travel and Facility Management. His deep experience in IT systems, business process optimization, and consulting, combined with methodologies like ITIL, Agile, and DevOps, has led to new market opportunities and strategic business diversification.
Nicola is passionate about delivering impactful solutions, forging lasting relationships, and helping clients navigate their digital transformation journeys. His approach is rooted in continuous innovation, data-driven thinking, and a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer success.
Off the clock, Nicola's love for motorsports keeps him grounded, while tennis offers a personal challenge in mastering focus, patience, and passion. Whether at work or at play, Nicola thrives on growth, challenge, and human connection, believing that the strongest relationships are built on mutual trust and shared journeys.
Laura leads our public sector initiatives with decades of experience and a deep understanding of domestic and international institutional environments. As Business Unit Manager, she ensures that services are delivered with precision, quality, and a focus on long-term value.
Having been with Piksel for over 25 years, Laura has progressed through roles of increasing responsibility. Over the past decade, she has focused her expertise on the public sector, particularly in collaboration with European institutions, where her strategic insight has been instrumental in achieving impactful results.
Laura thrives on challenge and is driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Her leadership is grounded in a commitment to continuous improvement, efficient service delivery, and business growth aligned with client needs.
Outside of her professional role, Laura has a passion for vintage aesthetics, interior design, and fashion. She also loves to travel and explore new cultures, drawing inspiration that enriches both her personal life and professional approach.
Elena leads Piksel's Finance function, overseeing accounting, financial, and tax activities while ensuring full regulatory compliance. She is also responsible for financial reporting to management and supervises payroll management as well as key internal functions such as Quality and Compliance.
Elena joined Piksel in 2019 after holding senior finance roles in multinational companies within the IT sector. Her experience across complex corporate environments has strengthened her expertise in financial governance, operational coordination, and regulatory frameworks.
Elena approaches her work with curiosity and a strong sense of collaboration. While finance is often perceived as routine from the outside, she values the diversity and complexity of the role. Her focus is on creating the right conditions for her team to work effectively, believing that strong collaboration and well-organized processes ultimately generate better results for the entire organization.
Outside of work, Elena enjoys tango dancing as well as walking, reading, traveling, and skiing, activities that provide balance and inspiration beyond the professional environment.
Stefano is a Senior Software Architect with a passion for building robust, scalable, and future-proof systems. He works closely with development teams, product owners, and stakeholders to translate complex business needs into solid technical solutions, always with an eye on performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
With more than 25 years of experience in software development, Stefano has worked across a broad spectrum of industries, from video production and content management to networking, cloud, fitness, and artificial intelligence. He's built platforms from scratch, led the evolution of existing solutions, and thrived in international, cross-functional teams.
Stefano is driven by the challenge of combining strategic thinking with technical precision. He finds satisfaction in building systems that offer real value to users and are built to stand the test of time. For him, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and trust are the foundation of great software, and great teams.
Outside the office, Stefano enjoys hiking, cycling through the woods, skiing, and capturing the world through his camera lens. And because coding is more than just a job, he often lends his tech skills to friends and volunteer organizations.
Cristina is Piksel's HR Talent & Development Specialist, dedicated to supporting employees through every stage of their growth and development. From talent acquisition to career planning, she ensures that both people and business needs are aligned, always with empathy, structure, and care.
With a degree in Educational Sciences and more than 14 years at Piksel, Cristina has explored every facet of Human Resources. Her professional journey has taken her from recruitment, her first and greatest passion, to training, people development, and building career paths that empower growth at every level.
Cristina's work is guided by active listening, collaboration, and the pursuit of shared solutions. She sees people as the most valuable asset of any company and reflects on her time at Piksel as a relationship built on mutual evolution, adapting and growing together while staying true to core values.
Outside the office, Cristina balances her time chauffeuring her large family around, hiking mountain trails, diving into books, and, when the chance arises, indulging in teen TV series marathons.
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Hans-Jürgen Maas serves as Chief Executive Officer of Piksel since 2024 and has been closely involved with the company's strategy and operations for over a decade. He joined JEC Capital Partners in 2010, where he most recently held the role of Manager of Technology Investments, with a strong focus on guiding and developing technology-driven businesses.
Prior to this, he held executive positions at Integrated Dynamics Engineering, where he led the company's expansion into robotics through both organic growth and targeted acquisitions. He brings nearly 20 years of experience across operations, finance, and corporate governance. Hans-Jürgen holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Münster.
Peter has been a member of Piksel's board since 2012 and serves as Chairman. He is a Managing Director of JEC Capital Partners, a technology-focused investment firm founded in 2009.
With a strong background in investment and strategic oversight, he has played a key role in shaping Piksel's long-term direction and supporting its growth as part of the JEC portfolio.