I am a senior cloud and systems engineering professional with more than 20 years of experience across cloud operations, data engineering, telecommunications, IT infrastructure, networking, and service delivery. I currently lead Data Operations for banking data systems, with expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Terraform, and disaster recovery. I have led cloud operations teams, designed and supported Azure environments, delivered Kubernetes and data platforms, and managed complex telecommunications and messaging systems for major enterprise clients. My background includes technical leadership, system architecture, project delivery, customer-facing engineering, and building effective technical partnerships across European teams. I bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with hands-on experience in Azure, AWS, Linux, networking, virtualization, containers, programming, databases, and IT service management. I am comfortable leading teams, working under pressure, and delivering reliable solutions for critical business systems.
Experience
Head of Data Operations
Altermaind srlDec 2024 – Present
I lead the Data Operations team and serve as data engineering leader for Bank Central Functions and Internet Banking. I manage disaster recovery for data systems and develop Terraform deployments for Azure Databricks. My technology stack includes Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric.
Senior Cloud Engineer, Head of Operations
Illimity spaOct 2019 – Dec 2024
I led the Cloud Operations team and worked as a senior cloud engineer in Microsoft Azure environments. I managed and supported cloud infrastructure and data platforms using Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Databricks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Network, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Data Factory.
Technical Service Engineer/Technical Director
Huawei Technologies Italia srlOct 2011 – Sep 2019
I led the Carrier Software technical team for the Vodafone Business Unit and served as technical director for the Vodafone Police Manager project in Milan and Rome. I worked as a system engineer and IT delivery manager for Vodafone’s Convergent Messaging System, technical engineer for the IPCC project, and service engineer for Sunrise Communication AG’s messaging system. I coordinated delivery and technical activities across multiple European locations.
System and Network engineer/architect
IDS&Unitelm srlOct 2008 – Sep 2011
I designed and supported Windows Server and Linux Enterprise Server environments, Open Source J2EE and PHP projects, Fortigate-based security solutions, and wide wireless networks. I engineered Cisco CallManager SIP/VoIP PBX systems and served as network architect and system engineer for Conferenza Episcopale Italiana. My work covered infrastructure architecture, systems administration, networking, and security across Italy.
IT/TLC Consultant
Movia spaOct 2007 – Aug 2008
I worked as a tester engineer on IMS and internal projects, supported messaging operations and maintenance for Ericsson GSDC, and delivered messaging training in Romania. I also served as system engineer for a Nokia Siemens Networks MMSC project.
IT/TLC Consultant
Starbeam srlNov 2004 – Sep 2007
I provided telecommunications consulting for H3G messaging systems and worked as a TLC architect for Nokia Siemens Networks MMS solutions. I developed mobile Java applications for internal projects and supported SMS, VMS, and MMS systems as a system engineer and TLC consultant for LogicaCMG projects.
IT/TLC Consultant
SPMC srlJun 2004 – Oct 2004
I provided telecommunications consulting for Nokia Networks in Catania and Milan. I also developed mobile Java applications for internal projects in Catania.
Education
Master degree in Computer Engineer, TLC; Computer Science
1998 – 2005
Skills
Languages
- Italian
- Native or bilingual proficiency
- English
- Professional working proficiency
- French
- Elementary proficiency