Kristian Buriasco

University Student | Photographer | IT Enthusiast

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

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About

ICT Engineering student and event photographer — 200+ events shot, reaching 5,000+. Experience across web/serverless development, electronics, and IT support, working in English and Italian.

Work Experience

Self-Employed
Freelance

2020 - Present

Freelance Photographer

200+ events photographed (150+ in the last three years), reaching audiences of 5,000+. Events, portraits, and creative work, with a focus on composition, manual settings, and post-production.

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Volunteer

Feb 2026 - Feb 2026

Ground Transport Volunteer

Ground transport volunteer at the Predazzo ski jumping venue (7,000–10,000+ daily attendance including spectators). Ran bus operations and parking access control, and managed athlete bus movements to keep the venue running.

TEDxKU Leuven
Volunteer

Oct 2025 - Present

Website Administrator - IT Admin - Media Production

Manage website infrastructure and IT administration, and support media production — content upkeep, web performance, and promotional media assets.

KU Leuven
On-site

Oct 2025 - Present

In-house Sport Photographer

In-house photographer for KU Leuven Sport — events, workshops, competitions (10+ covered since October 2025). Shoot, edit, and deliver media for the university’s sports communication.

Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games
Volunteer

Jul 2025 - Jul 2025

FISU Family Attaché

Supported a 2-person media team across venues over two weeks on site, coordinating logistics and access and contributing to internal video production. Operated mainly in English and French.

Special Olympics Torino 2025
Volunteer

Mar 2025 - Mar 2025

Volunteer - Media, Accommodation & Floorball

Supported the Media team, accommodation logistics, and the Floorball competition over three days, coordinating between athletes and staff.

FISU Games Torino 2025
Volunteer

2024 - Feb 2025

Team Leader - Delegation Attaché Relations

Led a 20+ person Delegation Attaché Relations team; coordinated with international delegations and supported 50+ people over 10+ on-site days during the Games.

Michelin
Languages

Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

Interpreter

Worked as an Italian-English Interpreter for a week, facilitating communication for Michelin’s automated warehouse system. Provided interpretation and translation services for meetings, presentations, and technical documents.

Newsoft - Saluzzo
Internship

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

Student Intern

IT internship: hands-on with VBA, Excel, Proxmox, NAS systems, and cable networks.

Space Eagle
Remote

Jun 2023 - Present

Electronics Specialist

Electronics Specialist working on electronics, microcontrollers, and propulsion systems.

Connectify.it
Remote - Self-employed

Feb 2023 - Present

Co-founder

Co-founded Connectify.it. Built and deployed a client web project on Cloudflare (serverless, ~50 users); handle cloud hosting and UI/UX design.

Education

KU Leuven

2025 - 2028
Bachelor of Engineering – Engineering Technology, ICT

Istituto Istruzione Superiore 'G. Vallauri'​ Fossano CN

2020 - 2025
High School Diploma

Saluzzo Middle School

2017 - 2020
Middle School Diploma

Saluzzo Elementary School 'F.Costa'

2012 - 2017
Elementary School Diploma

Languages

Italian (Native)
English (Bilingual proficiency (C2))
French (Elementary (A2))
Dutch (Beginner (A1))

Certifications

CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

Jun 2025 -

Cisco Networking Academy

Advanced certification in network security, automation, and enterprise-level networking concepts.

CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

Jun 2025 -

Cisco Networking Academy

Core certification covering Cisco networking fundamentals, routing, switching, and wireless essentials.

C2 CPE

May 2024 -

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Proficient English (C2) - Score 209

UAS A1-A3 CERTIFICATE

March 2023 - March 2028

EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency

Drone operation certification

EF SET English Certificate

April 2023 -

EF SET

C2 Proficient English - Score 84/100

ICDL Europe

September 2022 -

Associazione Italiana per l'Informatica e il Calcolo Automatico

International Computer Driving License

Workplace Safety - Medium Risk

May 2023 -

AiFOS Associazione Italiana Formatori ed Operatori della Sicurezza sul lavoro

Specific worker safety training for medium-risk activities.

Projects

Freelance Photography Projects

Completed multiple freelance photography jobs including event coverage, portraits, and creative shoots. Focus on visual storytelling and manual settings.

Photography
Freelance
Storytelling

Erasmus+ Sustainability Project

Erasmus+ exchange across 3 countries with 80+ students, exploring sustainable living, renewable energy, and waste reduction. Technical contributions included ESP32 programming and PCB design.

ESP32 Programming
3D Printing and Design
Electronics
PCB Design
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Photographer: U18 WMRA Saluzzo 2022

Captured dynamic moments during the Under 18 World Mountain Running Association Cup in Saluzzo, 2022. Delivered high-quality sports photography and post-production work.

Photography
Adobe Lightroom
Image Editing
Sports Photography

Erasmus+ Music Project

Participated in a two-year Erasmus+ music project at Scuola Media Saluzzo, collaborating with international students on music performances and cultural exchange.

Music Composition
Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Creative Problem Solving

AereoPlant Zone

Developed a system to manage and measure the impact of plants in closed environments, winning 2nd place out of 20+ teams at the 'Premio Top of the PID' from the Camera di Commercio di Cuneo.

Microcontrollers
3D Printing
PCB Design
Real-Time Data Analysis

Mockup Brand: KeyIT

Designed a keyboard tailored for SysAdmins and data centers, integrating a screen and specialized input for efficient operation.

HTML
TypeScript
JavaScript
UI/UX Design

Mockup Brand: TV as a Service

Developed a concept for a subscription-based TV service offering annual hardware upgrades to the latest technology at reduced costs.

HTML
TypeScript
JavaScript

Mockup Brand: Travel Website

Created a travel platform showcasing handpicked experiences in various European cities, including user authentication via Google and integrated database functionality.

PHP
Firebase/Firestore
Google Login
Database Design

Skills

Web Development (React, Tailwind)
Serverless & Cloudflare Deployment
Python (automation, scraping, APIs)
Docker & CI/CD
Proxmox, LXC & HA (Ceph, PostgreSQL)
Firebase (Auth, Firestore, RTDB)
Electronics & Microcontrollers (ESP32, ESPHome)
Networking & Cabling (CCNA)
Home Assistant (custom integrations)
Photo & Video Editing (Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve)
English (C2) & Italian–English Interpreting

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Date, Place and Signature

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 - Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

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