About

Giovanni Antoniazzi

Geospatial platform engineer · Vice-Chair, Back-on-Track Europe

I build spatial-analysis tools, OGC data APIs, and self-hosted infrastructure for transport planning at Studio Bereikbaar, a Dutch mobility consultancy — pairing platform development with IT ownership and AI-augmented geospatial workflows. Computer scientist, with a master's in sustainable urban mobility.

Amsterdam, NL
Platform Engineer @ Studio Bereikbaar
Vice-Chair @ Back-on-Track Europe
Giovanni Antoniazzi

30,000+

km by train
across Europe

My Journey

2017 - 2021

BSc Computer Science - University of Trento

Graduated with thesis on dynamic parking management strategies in Trento. Specialized in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering. Also completed School of Innovation in FinTech and Circular Economy.

2019

Erasmus+ Exchange - Sofia University, Bulgaria

International semester studying Economics, gaining cross-cultural academic experience and broadening perspective on European diversity.

2020 - 2021

Data Analyst - FBK Smart Community Lab, Trento

Developed decision support tools for urban mobility using data flow manipulation, APIs, and Grafana visualizations. Enhanced public parking management efficiency through data insights.

2021 - 2023

IT Consultant - Dream SRL, Trento

Consulted on digital transformation for small businesses and cooperatives. Specialized in software acquisition, ERP systems, and digitalization strategies.

2022 - 2024

EIT Urban Mobility Master - UPC Barcelona & KTH Stockholm

Double degree in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition with Excellence Scholarship. Specialized in transport systems, urban planning, and data-driven decision-making across two leading European institutions.

2024

Product Specialist - JOYN Mobility, Amsterdam

Developed CO2 emissions tracking tool for commuting and conducted policy research for Dutch regulation compliance. Strategic market analysis and product roadmaps for MaaS solutions.

2024 - Present

Geospatial / Platform Engineer - Studio Bereikbaar, Rotterdam

Sole developer of the in-house geospatial analysis platform used daily by the team. Built a standards-based OGC API on pygeoapi, PostGIS and DuckDB-on-GeoParquet; a SvelteKit + MapLibre map viewer with print-to-PDF; and an MCP server that brings spatial analysis to AI agents — all on self-hosted infrastructure I architect and operate.

December 2025

Elected Vice Chairperson - Back-on-Track Europe

Elected to the Board of Back-on-Track Europe as Vice Chairperson. Responsible for infrastructure (fileserver, Nextcloud), membership CRM, ONTD database management, and liaison with national Action Groups across Europe.

Skills & Expertise

Data Engineering

  • -Python, SQL, JavaScript
  • -PostgreSQL & PostGIS
  • -DuckDB & GeoParquet
  • -FastAPI & data pipelines

Spatial Analysis

  • -QGIS & GeoPandas
  • -deck.gl & MapLibre GL
  • -OGC API & pygeoapi
  • -Network Analysis & MVT

AI & Automation

  • -Claude API & MCP servers
  • -LLM tool-use & agents
  • -Citation-grounded retrieval
  • -n8n workflow automation

Platform Architecture

  • -Docker & Coolify
  • -Hetzner & Vercel
  • -Next.js & FastAPI
  • -Full-Stack Deploy

Languages

ItalianNative
EnglishFluent
SpanishProfessional
DutchA2 - Learning

Interests

Train TravelUrban PhotographyOpen SourceData VisualizationCyclingEuropean CultureAI & Automation

Let's work together

Interested in geospatial platform engineering, spatial data tooling, or European rail advocacy? Let's connect.