When Privacy is not the end goal</h1> <article> <h1>When Privacy is not the end goal</h1> <p>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p><strong>Landing a job in the privacy sector is a dream come true, isn’t it?</strong></p> <p>I remember the feeling of sheer joy when I received the news that I’d been successful in the recruitment process as a data protection lawyer t at a firm specialising in this field! Wow, those months of transition, immersing myself in GDPR and LGPD, attending face-to-face courses, meeting people, posting content on LinkedIn… it had all paid off! Now I could devote myself to the subject I was passionate about and, on top of that, get paid for it! Isn’t that the dream?</p> </article> <article> <h1>My journey into the Privacy world</h1> <p>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>In December 2019, the moment arrived when I received some incredible news: I’d passed a recruitment process and was set to begin the (bizarre, though we didn’t know it yet!) year of 2020 working in the field I’d been studying and planning to work in for months. Since then, working in privacy, I’ve had the opportunity to see how this dynamic worked in different scenarios:</p> <p><strong>The beginning: lawyer and consultant at a firm focused on digital protection and IT law</strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why is it so interesting (and important!) to examine real-life cases from DPAs?</h1> <p>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Joining the noyb country reporter team has been a very interesting experience for a number of reasons, and, for me, the most significant aspect is having to read the decision as it was originally published by the Italian authority, understand the key points, and translate what happened. Not just a ‘literal’ translation from Italian into English. But a translation following the noyb standard, which aims to make decisions “understandable” to a wider audience, and not just those who are already familiar with technical terms.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Job #3</h1> <p>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100</p> <h2 id="3rd-job-cio">3rd job: CIO</h2> <p>As Chief Information Officer at Internet Affairs Inc., I lead the strategic transformation of our digital infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. My team of 150+ IT professionals works tirelessly to protect and optimize our global network spanning 23 countries.</p> <p>During my tenure, I’ve spearheaded the implementation of a revolutionary blockchain-based verification system that reduced fraudulent transactions by 87% while improving processing speeds by 300%. This initiative saved the company $12M annually and earned us the prestigious “Digital Innovation Award 2024”.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Graziella Nutella</h1> <p>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:53:18 +0100</p> <p>The content of this section comes from the <code>content/testimonial</code> folder contents. This that you see is in <code>content/testimonial/graziella-nutella.md</code>.</p> <p>You can also use parameters for configuration:</p> <div class="highlight-wrapper"> <button class="copy-code-btn" type="button" aria-label="Copy code to clipboard"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" aria-hidden="true"> <rect x="9" y="9" width="13" height="13" rx="2" ry="2"></rect> <path d="M5 15H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1"></path> </svg> <span class="copy-text">Copy</span> </button><div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" style="background-color:#f7f7f7;-moz-tab-size:4;-o-tab-size:4;tab-size:4;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;"><code class="language-text" data-lang="text"><span style="display:flex;"><span>name: "Nutting Hill" # place/city/country for the experience. Fill-in. </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span>position: "Nutcracker" # from-to, for example "2022-2024". Fill-in. </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span>params: </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> image: </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> src: "images/testimonials/testimonial1.png" # example: "images/clients/asgardia.png" </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> scale: 0.5</span></span></code></pre></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Dana Oneal</h1> <p>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:50:45 +0100</p> <p>I had the pleasure of working with this freelancer on several projects, and their performance has been nothing short of outstanding. They bring a high level of expertise, creativity, and dedication to every task. Their ability to understand project requirements and deliver exceptional results on time is truly impressive. They are a reliable and proactive professional who consistently exceeds expectations. I highly recommend this freelancer to anyone seeking top-notch skills and a collaborative partner.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Ferdinand Shermand</h1> <p>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:30:46 +0100</p> <p>Working with this colleague has been an absolute pleasure. Their dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude make them an invaluable asset to our team. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest standard. Their ability to collaborate effectively and support their colleagues is truly commendable. I am continually impressed by their innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. This colleague is not just a team member but a true inspiration and a driving force behind our team’s success.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Ztos</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:23:39 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Zoo</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:23:08 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Kanba</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:22:34 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Goldline</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:21:48 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Earth 2.0</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:17:12 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Asgardia</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:53:42 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>High School of Hard Knocks</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:53:42 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Radity Finance - UI Kit</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:53:42 +0200</p> <p>We have been receiving a lot of requests for a Finance Kit recently due to the popularity of Fintech.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Robo Advisor</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:53:42 +0200</p> <p>Robo Advisor is a Swiss Wealth Manager and wants to create the best digital experience for its UNHW clients across the world. We started with a whiteboard.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Swiss Fintech Website</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:53:42 +0200</p> <p>Here you can add additional context, description, links, etc. The content you see here comes from the contents of the <code>content/projects</code> folder.</p> <p>This project is in the file <code>projects/swiss-fintech.md</code>.</p> <p>In the markdown file frontmatter you can also define additional parameters, such as the link:</p> <div class="highlight-wrapper"> <button class="copy-code-btn" type="button" aria-label="Copy code to clipboard"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" aria-hidden="true"> <rect x="9" y="9" width="13" height="13" rx="2" ry="2"></rect> <path d="M5 15H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h9a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1"></path> </svg> <span class="copy-text">Copy</span> </button><div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" style="background-color:#f7f7f7;-moz-tab-size:4;-o-tab-size:4;tab-size:4;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;"><code class="language-text" data-lang="text"><span style="display:flex;"><span>link: "https://www.adrianmoreno.info" # optional URL to link the logo to </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span>params: </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> button: </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> icon: "icon-arrow-right" </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> btnText: "Case Study" </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> URL: "https://www.adrianmoreno.info" </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> image: </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> src: "images/works/swissfintech.jpg" </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> scale: 0.5 </span></span><span style="display:flex;"><span> </span></span></code></pre></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>University of Life</h1> <p>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:53:42 +0200</p> </article> <article> <h1>Job #2</h1> <p>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100</p> <h2 id="2nd-job-chief-intern">2nd job: Chief Intern</h2> <p>As Chief Intern at Internet Affairs Inc., I led several key initiatives that helped streamline our internal processes and boost productivity. Working closely with cross-functional teams, I developed and implemented an automated documentation system that reduced report generation time by 65% and improved accuracy by 40%.</p> <p>During my internship, I spearheaded the company’s first-ever “Innovation Lab” program, where I mentored junior interns and coordinated weekly brainstorming sessions. This initiative resulted in three patent-pending solutions and garnered attention from senior management. The program has since been adopted as a permanent fixture in the company’s internship structure.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Job #1</h1> <p>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100</p> <h2 id="1st-job-junior-intern">1st job: Junior Intern</h2> <p>The beginning of a great career. As a Junior Intern at Internet Affairs Inc., I had the opportunity to work on various projects that helped me develop my technical and professional skills. Working alongside experienced developers, I contributed to the company’s core web applications and learned industry best practices in software development.</p> <p>During my internship, I took the initiative to create an internal documentation wiki that improved knowledge sharing across teams. This project taught me valuable lessons in technical writing and collaboration. I also participated in code reviews and daily stand-ups, gaining firsthand experience in agile development methodologies.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Footer</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> <section id="contact" class="section section--contact pt-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="contact w-100"> <h2>Reach out</h2> <div class="row pt-2"> <div class="col-12"> <form action="https://formspree.io/f/meelpzlq" method="POST" class="contact__form"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"> <input type="text" name="full_name" class="form-control" placeholder="Your name"> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"> <input type="email" name="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Your e-mail"> </div> </div> <div class="row pt-4"> <div class="col-12"> <textarea name="message" class="form-control" rows="3" placeholder="Your text"></textarea> </div> </div> <div class="row pt-4"> <div class="col-12"> <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Send message</button> </div> </div> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>Home</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> <section id="showcase" class="rad-showcase rad-showcase--index rad-animation-group rad-fade-down"> <div> <div class="showcase-section row flex-column-reverse flex-md-row rad-fade-down rad-waiting rad-animate"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-6"> <h1 class="display-1"> All things privacy </h1> <h2 class="display-5"> <span>That's why this site doesn't use <code>cookies</code> :)</span> </h2> <div class="lead"> <strong>Privacy, AI, IT Law and random stuff</strong>, <em> All of the texts were written by me and reflect my personal views.</em> I enjoy studying AI, but I don't use any generative AI tools to write my content. </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-6 profile-image"> </picture> </div> <div class="col-12 inner-content"> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="about" class="section rad-animation-group pb-0"> <div class="rad-fade-down"> <div class="row d-flex flex-column-reverse flex-md-row"> <div class="about__profile-picture col-12 col-md-6"> </picture> </div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 my-auto"> <h1>About me</h1> <div class="about-me content lead"> I'm a lawyer who landed in the world of technology and data protection back in 2019, and since then I've been building my career in this field. <br/><br/>In my free time, you can find me cycling around Bologna, walking the cutest dog in the world, trying out restaurants and cafés, or exploring the city. <br/><br/>If you'd like to get in touch, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. <br/><br/>See you soon! </div> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ligialage/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary"> <i class="icon-linkedin"></i> Follow me on LinkedIn </a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="blog-section py-5 mt-5" id="blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 class="section-title">My latest posts</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 mb-4"> <article class="card h-100 border-0 shadow-sm"> <a href="https://ligia.mariomelo.com/when-privacy-is-not-the-end-goal/"> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title h5"> <a href="https://ligia.mariomelo.com/when-privacy-is-not-the-end-goal/" class="text-decoration-none">When Privacy is not the end goal</a> </h3> <p class="card-text text-muted small mb-2"> <time datetime="2026-04-29">29 Apr 2026</time> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Printable CV</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>ℹ This page is a demo of the printer-friendly output of the theme. You can find the source code in the demo repo (<a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zetxek/adritian-demo/refs/heads/main/content/cv.md%29">https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zetxek/adritian-demo/refs/heads/main/content/cv.md)</a>. Try printing it directly from your browser!</p> <h3 id="about-me">About me</h3> <p>I am a passionate software engineer with over 10 years of experience building web applications and distributed systems. My expertise spans full-stack development, cloud architecture, and leading engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges while mentoring others and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Search</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> search </article> </main></body></html>