Hey, I'm Piero! I'm a Train Conductor and Full Stack Developer based in Chicago.

In addition, I am a former Social Media Manager and Chicago River Deckhand.

Github

Tiktok

Instagram

Youtube

Resume

Software Development

Languages

Javascript

Typescript

Java

Python

HTML

CSS

Frameworks/Libraries/Tools

React

Vite

Git

Figma

Next.js

Maplibre

Mapbox

Leaflet

Jest

React Router

React Native

Projects

There's a few projects of mine you may have heard of/I am happy to show off as examples of my work. Check 'em out:

Transitstatus

Language: Javascript

Framework: React + Vite

Libraries: Maplibre + React Router

An lightweight, open source, and free transit tracker.

Github Site

Store

Language: Javascript (Node.js Runtime)

Framework: Fastify

An all purpose server for serving ephemeral data (such as GTFS-RT). Primarily powers Transitstatus.

Github Site Docs

GTFS Schedule Data

Language: Javascript (Node.js Runtime)

Extracts GTFS data into a format more usable by Store endpoints.

Github Data

Amtraker Vite

Language: Javascript

Framework: React + Vite

Libraries: Maplibre + React Router

An lightweight, open source, and free tracker for Amtrak trains.

Github Site

Amtraker V3

Language: Typescript (Bun Runtime)

Framework: Bun.serve

The free API that powers Amtraker.

Github Site Docs

Train Conductor

I am a certified as a Passenger Conductor, Freight Conductor, Brakeman, and Remote Control Operator for Union Pacific in the Chicago Service Unit.

Licenses

Passenger Conductor

FRA Class 9 License

Responsible for passenger safety, paperwork, informing the rest of the crew of speed restrictions and work zones, ticket sales and checks, and door operation.

Freight Conductor

FRA Class 8 License

Responsible for train paperwork, informing the engineer of speed restrictions, communicating with work zone leaders, air brake tests, and the coupling and uncoupling of cars and locomotives.

Remote Control Operator

FRA Class 6 License

Using remote controlled locomotives within and outside of remote control zones to switch cars safely and efficiently, while also performing locomotive and car inspections to ensure operations within federal and state safety standards.

Deckhand Work

I was a deckhand on the Chicago River and immediate Lake Michigan, certified as a Deckhand II on four K boats and three T boats.

Boats

Wendella Class

Operator: Wendella

Boats: M/V Wendella, M/V Lila, M/V Linnea, M/V Lucia

Holding between 320 and 340 passengers, these K boats are responsible for the bulk of Wendella's boat tour and cruise traffic.

Ouilmette Class

Operator: Wendella

Boat: M/V Ouilmette

Holding 150 passengers, the M/V Ouilmette (T boat) is the only one of its class and the smallest of the Wendella fleet.

Bravo Class

Operator: Chicago Water Taxi (Wendella)

Boat: M/V Bravo

Holding 110 passengers, the M/V Bravo (T boat) is a workhorse as a water taxi on the Chicago River.

Wendella LTD Class

Operator: Chicago Water Taxi (Wendella)

Boat: M/V Wendella LTD

Holding 140 passengers, the M/V Wendella LTD (T boat) started its life as a tour boat, but was moved into water taxi service when M/V Luica entered service.

Chicago

Chicago is the city I call home, and for good reason. I thought it would be appropriate to include some of my favorite pictures I've taken of the city.