Alessio Maffeo - Application Engineer | Structural Engineer

Q: Where is Alessio based?

Alessio is based in Milano, Italy .

Q: What languages does Alessio speak?

Alessio speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alessio have?

Alessio has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Alessio has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Alessio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alessio's latest experience?

Alessio's most recent position is Structural Engineer at ALPEAS .

Q: What companies has Alessio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessio has worked for ALPEAS , Freelance , Veragouth + Xilema , and Rotho Blaas srl .

Q: Which industries is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in industries like Construction , Manufacturing , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Sales . Alessio also has some experience in Production , Research and Development , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in industries like Construction and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Sales .

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Milano, Italy

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Experience

Nov 2025 - Present

7 months

Trento, Italy

Structural Engineer

ALPEAS

Structural design and Eurocode 5 code-checking of timber connections for prefabricated building systems – timber-to-timber, timber-to-steel, and timber-to-concrete joints
Specification and verification of structural screws, hold-down anchors, angle brackets and CLT connection systems for residential and commercial projects, interfacing directly with manufacturers on technical feasibility and product selection

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Freelance Structural Consultant

Freelance

Support to designers for structural pre-sizing, fastener specification and envelope details. Material quantity estimates and consulting.

Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

1 year 9 months

Lugano, Switzerland

Timber Structures Designer

Veragouth + Xilema

Full structural design workflow for timber frame and CLT buildings: from 3D modelling (Cadwork) to connection sizing, production drawings and on-site installation support
Direct interface with the production team on fastener specification, dimensional tolerances, and construction sequence for prefabricated modules

May 2018 - Nov 2025

7 years 7 months

Bolzano, Italy

Technical Consultant for Timber Buildings

Rotho Blaas srl

Provided technical support and specification guidance to 200+ structural engineers and designers annually across international projects (Europe, Middle East, USA), directly influencing product selection and purchasing decisions at design stage
Delivered technical training and product education to sales teams, distributor and reseller networks, supporting commercial penetration across European markets and building Rotho Blaas's commercial footprint
Represented the company at 180+ industry events in 7 years (conferences, trade fairs, technical seminars) across 8 countries, including Sweden, UK, South Africa, and UAE, building a network across the European timber sector
Collected market feedback from engineering and construction clients, identified product gaps, and contributed to product development roadmap in collaboration with the technical department

Oct 2015 - May 2017

1 year 8 months

Lecco, Italy

University involvement, Centre for Leadership Development

Politecnico di Milano

Delivered open software courses on energy simulation with over 20 international students from India, Germany and Italy.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Manufacturing, and Education.

Construction

Manufacturing

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Production, Research and Development, and Procurement.

Product Development

Marketing

Sales

Production

Research and Development

Procurement

Summary

Building engineer with 7+ years at the intersection of structural engineering and market development in the timber fastening sector. Specialist in timber connections and structural fastening systems with deep familiarity with Eurocode 5. Experienced in driving product specification, training distributor and sales networks, and translating market feedback into product strategy. I am now looking for a role where I can put my technical and industry experience into action.

Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship Building / Networking: Established Network Of Contacts In The European Timber Construction Sector Including Designers, Builders, Manufacturers And Suppliers
Public Speaking: Over 180 Events In 7 Years As Speaker At Conferences In Multiple Countries, University Lectures, Courses For Professional Associations And Technical Training
Effective Technical Communication: Ability To Translate Complex Concepts And Adapt Communication To Different Audiences, From Structural Engineers To Procurement Managers And Decision Makers
International Experience: Experienced In Working With Clients And Teams In International Contexts And Comfortable In Multicultural Environments

Market Knowledge

Deep Knowledge Of The Timber Frame Industry, Cross-Laminated Timber (Clt) And Major Building Systems
Ability To Represent The Company At Trade Fairs, Industry Events Or Public Meetings
Support To The Marketing Team In The Development Of Technical Content: Application Guides, Calculation Examples And Product Documentation
Experience With Specification-Driven Sales Processes, From Consultancy To Design To The Choice Of The Fasteners

Technical Skills

Structural Design Of Timber Connections And Fasteners: Structural Screws (Fully Or Half Threaded), Dowels, Bolts, Nails, Hold-Downs, Angle Brackets (Eurocode 5)
Knowledge Of Construction Typologies And Structural Details Of The Timber Industry And Of Most Construction Technologies (Clt, Timber Frame)
Design And Verification Of Joint Types: Timber-To-Timber, Timber-To-Steel, And Timber-To-Concrete
Concrete And Masonry Anchoring Principles
Eta / European Technical Assessments: Reading And Understanding Of Approval Documents And Development Of Calculation Tools

Software

Cadwork 3d/2d For Whole Building Modelling
Timbertech For Structural Calculation
Concrete And Timber Fastener Software (Proprietary And Non-Proprietary)
Autocad And Microsoft Office

Languages

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 2015 - Apr 2018

Politecnico di Milano - Faculty of Construction Engineering

Master's degree in civil and architectural engineering · Civil and Architectural Engineering · Lecco, Italy

Oct 2012 - May 2015

Politecnico di Milano - Faculty of Industrial and Information Engineering

Bachelor's degree in energy engineering · Energy Engineering · Milan, Italy

Certifications & licenses

GOETHE-Zertifikat A2

GOETHE Institut

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Construction 8 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 7 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Italy, Switzerland)

Primary country Italy

Expertise

Recent roles Structural Engineer, Freelance Structural Consultant, Timber Structures Designer

Main industries Construction, Manufacturing, Education

Main business areas Product Development, Marketing, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Alessio based?

Alessio is based in Milano, Italy.

What languages does Alessio speak?

Alessio speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alessio have?

Alessio has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Alessio has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Alessio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alessio be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alessio would be well-suited for roles such as: Structural Engineer, Freelance Structural Consultant, Timber Structures Designer.

What is Alessio's latest experience?

Alessio's most recent position is Structural Engineer at ALPEAS.

What companies has Alessio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessio has worked for ALPEAS, Freelance, Veragouth + Xilema, and Rotho Blaas srl.

Which industries is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Education.

Which business areas is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Sales. Alessio also has some experience in Production, Research and Development, and Procurement.

Which industries has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in industries like Construction and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Sales.

What is Alessio's education?

Alessio holds a Master in Civil and Architectural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano - Faculty of Construction Engineering and a Bachelor in Energy Engineering from Politecnico di Milano - Faculty of Industrial and Information Engineering.

Does Alessio have any certificates?

Alessio has 1 certificate: GOETHE-Zertifikat A2.

What is the availability of Alessio?

Alessio is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alessio?

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