With over 20 years of experience in data center operations and digital transformation, I am deeply passionate about energy efficiency and green technologies. I am driven by a strong interest in the digital revolution and strategic innovation, focusing on sustainable solutions that create real-world impact.

My mission is to design and develop platforms that align seamlessly with business needs, leveraging human-centric thinking, cutting-edge techniques, and agile methodologies. By working closely with clients, I help them achieve their project goals and implement information technology solutions that are both efficient and effective.

My vision a future where infrastructure and technology are transformed through sustainable IT processes. My goal is to create platforms that are simple, user-friendly, and sustainable—bridging the gap between environmental responsibility, aesthetic design, business strategy, and technical execution.

Throughout my professional career, I have created an event that reached its third edition, the FutureCongress.Digital and the ASTRID innovation HUB,

ASTRID iHUB, established in 2019, was created in partnership with organizations like the FIWARE Foundation, NVIDIA, and Dell Technologies to support innovators, startups, and organizations driving digital transformation. Based in Wolfsburg, it serves the Northern German region and extends its impact far beyond. Through ASTRID, products and processes can be reimagined to proactively address digital challenges with innovative solutions. In 2020, ASTRID iHUB evolved to become a FIWARE iHUB, and in 2022, it achieved the distinction of being designated a European Digital Innovation Hub.

Building on the innovations fostered by ASTRID iHUB, FutureCongress.Digital was launched as a platform dedicated to advancing the digital transformation of cities, municipalities, communities, and industries. This initiative brings together experts and decision-makers from administration, politics, business, and science across diverse sectors and disciplines. The inaugural FutureCongress took place in 2020, laying the foundation for an annual gathering that drives collaboration and progress in digital innovation.

Profile

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I hold a bachelor’s degree from Ostfalia University and currently work as a project manager for Project Specialists in Germany. With over 15 years of experience in IT consulting and business management across Italy, Germany and Africa. I have provided technical assistance and support to a wide range of sectors, including technology, government, entertainment, design, and architecture.

My professional approach is driven by a genuine passion for engaging with people and aligning their needs with innovative and productive technology solutions.

During my career in Germany, I have specialized in IT architecture, taking on roles that allowed me to develop extensive expertise and establish myself as a trusted technical leader.

Key achievements include:

Successfully managing numerous architectural consulting engagements and defining the framework for architectural consulting services for a leading architecture firm.
Serving as IT and Data Center Manager in Wolfsburg, where I oversaw critical infrastructure and operations.
Managing a high-performing architecture firm that delivered enterprise architecture services to prominent German clients.
Acting as lead architect for complex systems integration projects, focusing on the data center and services sectors.
These experiences have honed my ability to bridge technical expertise with business strategy, driving impactful solutions and delivering measurable results.

Technical Skills

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Certifications and expertise include PRINCE2, ITIL, and RHCE, alongside a deep proficiency in data center design, management, and engineering. My technical and operational skills span infrastructure, security, networking, Linux/UNIX and Windows server environments, as well as systems monitoring and administration.

Key competencies encompass:

Design and Implementation: Architecting robust, scalable solutions tailored to business needs.
Provisioning and Product Development: Driving innovation and efficiency through cutting-edge technology.
Pre-Sales Engineering: Collaborating with clients to align solutions with their strategic goals.
Project Management: Delivering complex projects on time and within budget using structured methodologies.
Team Building and Leadership: Developing high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence.

Just Now

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Senior Advisor Open Source, CTO Office

As Senior Open Source Advisor at STACKIT, I play a key role in shaping and advancing our open source strategy in close collaboration with the Field CTO. My mission is to position STACKIT and Schwarz Digits as driving forces in the open source space while building a sustainable ecosystem around cloud, Kubernetes, and data technologies.

I specialize in shaping open source strategy, governance, and community engagement, working with executives, engineering leaders, and stakeholders to drive innovation, compliance, and business value. As a trusted advisor, I help organizations adopt open source responsibly while contributing to the sustainability of the global ecosystem. I also lead digital innovation strategies and implementation roadmaps, aligning transformation initiatives with market demands to accelerate growth and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

Community Building: Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with open source communities, especially in Kubernetes, cloud, and data ecosystems. Representing STACKIT at conferences, events, and through active community participation.

Ecosystem Development: Designing and implementing strategies to foster adoption and advancement of open source projects relevant to STACKIT and its customers, while identifying opportunities for new initiatives.

Strategic Advisory: Providing internal and external guidance on open source topics, including licensing, compliance, and governance models. Supporting the responsible and risk-aware use of open source technologies.

Contributions to Projects: Actively engaging in key open source projects (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenStack, Data Engineering/Science/Analytics), through code, documentation, and community activities, while encouraging contributions from colleagues.

Digital Sovereignty: Developing strategies and initiatives to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, particularly in critical sectors such as government and healthcare.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to integrate open source activities into business strategy and customer offerings.

Monitoring & Analysis: Tracking open source trends, analyzing the impact of STACKIT’s activities, and preparing regular management reports with strategic recommendations.

Open Source Engagements

Kubernetes: Advancing STACKIT’s Kubernetes strategy and deepening community contributions.

OpenStack: Supporting STACKIT’s cloud offerings through continued engagement in OpenStack development.

Data Technologies: Contributing to open source projects in data engineering, analytics, and AI to deliver innovative solutions.

Industry Foundations: Active membership and engagement with OSS foundations such as CNCF, Linux Foundation, NeoNephos, and Alasca e.V.

Community Events: Organizing and supporting open source events to foster exchange and collaboration.

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eco Industrial IoT Competence Group Leader

Since August 2024, I have been leading the Industrial IoT Competence Group at the eco Association, where the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a pivotal role in driving the modern economy and advancing industrial technology.

In this role, I am dedicated to strengthening the position of Europe’s leading Internet industry association by fostering the development and implementation of IoT technologies. Drawing on my extensive experience, I aim to strategically enhance the Competence Group’s initiatives and expand its impact.

My primary goal is to establish a collaborative platform where IoT stakeholders can connect, share insights, and exchange experiences—particularly through real-world use cases and their practical applications. By facilitating this knowledge-sharing, we aim to empower others with the expertise and best practices needed to succeed in their IoT endeavors.

Make beautiful things. Make things to be used. Eliminate everything that is unnecessary.

Yanagi Sōetsu, Japanese Philosopher