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Physics, mathematics and engineering at Instituto Balseiro. Learning to model complex behaviour from first principles.
Independent thinking. Critical systems.
Federico Caccia / Nuclear engineer & founder.
I rebuild systems
for the AI era.
From reactor safety to products used by millions, I design resilient technology, teams and operations for companies facing consequential change.
130+engineers led
3M+product users
30+systems shipped
$13B+institutional volume
01 / Trajectory · first principles
Different scales.
The same discipline.
Understand the system. Find what matters.
Build something that can survive the real world.
Atoms
Nuclear engineer. Safety software for CNEA's RA-10 reactor: simulation, C/C++, high-performance computing.
Molecules
Software and protocol engineering, then CTO of Membrane Labs — infrastructure behind $13B+ in crypto loans.
Systems
Co-founded Rather Labs, grew it past 130 engineers, shipped products used by 3M+ people.
02 / Field archive · selected systems
Technical depth.
Proven delivery.
I lead engineering teams, build AI products and make nuclear systems explorable. Here’s that work in practice.
FIELD PLATE / 01Engineering studio
Rather Labs
Complex infrastructure, made shippable.
130+ engineers · 30+ global partnersExplore project
FIELD PLATE / 02Consumer AI
TranscribeGo
Turn voice into useful knowledge.
3M+ users · 10M+ audios · 90+ languagesExplore project
FIELD PLATE / 03Nuclear energy data
Reactor Atlas
Every reactor on Earth, on one turning globe.
442 reactors · 34 countries · 1960—2030Explore projectSee what’s possible.
Reactor simulation, AI products and software companies. Discover the projects, the technology and my role in building them.
View full portfolio ↗03 / Field notes · working in public
Open questions.
Recorded findings.
09 SEPT 2026 / Nuclear · EngineeringHow Does a Water-Cooled SMR Work? An Interactive Diagram
Follow the heat from nuclear fuel to electricity in a water-cooled SMR. Explore the primary loop, steam generator, turbine and condenser in an interactive diagram.
Read field note ↗09 SEPT 2026 / Nuclear · EngineeringNatural Circulation in SMRs: What Drives the Flow?
How can an SMR circulate coolant without a primary pump? Explore buoyancy, height and flow resistance with an interactive natural-circulation model.
Read field note ↗Browse all writing ↗04 / Core reached · −12.40 m
Your next
breakthrough.
My work combines engineering, research, and product development. For project inquiries or technical consulting, let’s talk.