Flavio Erricone

from Italy

Senior Architect, Guidewire Software

I came to Ireland for the first time in 2014 when visiting Dublin with a couple of friends. Coming from a big city like Rome I was really impressed by how a relatively small place like Dublin had so much to offer in terms of culture, diversity, services and opportunities.

2 years later in 2016 I said “Why not?” so I accepted a job offer as Technology Lead in one of the biggest consulting firms.

The idea was to stay a couple of years to improve my English and to have a professional experience abroad. At the beginning it was not easy but Irish people have always been welcoming and helped me all the time. Now, after 8 years, I can definitely say that the initial plan changed and I consider Ireland my second home (the little town in the South of Italy, which I come from, will always be the first).

Today I work as a Senior Architect in Guidewire Software and I’ll be always grateful to Ireland for the personal and professional growth opportunities I was given.

Over the years I’ve also been travelling and exploring many places around the country. Best experience so far was the cycling trip along the Wild Atlantic Way from Kinsale to Clifden.