Matteo Olivieri

I was that kid who took apart every toy just to see what was inside — and somehow never quite stopped doing it.

Early spark — reverse engineering at 13 By thirteen I had taught myself how to flash custom firmware onto PlayStation Portables, learning how operating systems read and integrate graphical assets. It was here that I first picked up Photoshop, beginning what would become a deep and lasting relationship with graphic design.

Five years building the foundation — Electronics & Electrotechnics I completed a five-year technical diploma in Electronics and Electrotechnics, where I built solid foundations in electronics, electrical engineering, and electromechanics. This formal training gave me the theoretical and practical framework that underpins everything I do today.

Graphic design, photography & web development Alongside my studies, I worked as a freelance web designer, building and modernising websites for local businesses. During this period I developed a deep understanding of web technologies — designing sites from scratch, managing CMS platforms, handling databases, and witnessing first-hand the transition from legacy HTML to HTML5. Photography became another passion, further sharpening my eye for composition and visual quality.

Hands-on in the real world After graduating, I spent two years in industrial refrigeration — diagnosing faults in complex electromechanical systems, soldering copper, repairing delicate mechanisms in industrial machinery. This period gave me a precision and calmness under pressure that no classroom could have taught.

10 years of professional precision From 2014, I spent a decade at the largest printing company in my region, working in the label printing sector. Tight deadlines, high volumes, millimetre-level accuracy every day — preparing and designing graphic files and managing client relationships directly.

Today — UAV Technician at RMA Brussels I am currently a drone technician at the Royal Military Academy of Brussels, within the MECA department — where I apply my full range of technical skills in a demanding, cutting-edge environment.

Technology as a constant Outside of work, technology is never far away. I build and configure drones, design and 3D print custom gadgets and components. I capture cinematic footage with professional UAV systems, and develop custom embedded solutions using platforms like NodeMCU and Arduino. Whether it is electronics, firmware, mechanics, or design — I am always building something.

What I bring is not a degree — it is decades of hands-on experience across electronics, software, design, and fabrication, combined with the ability to pick up any new technology and run with it and never being satisfied with “good enough."