Giovanni Annino

Professional Summary

• Leadership and Team Management: Over 20 years in the field and 10 years of experience leading engineering teams, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Proficient in overseeing project timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and task prioritization to ensure solutions are delivered within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Mentorship and Professional Development: Dedicated to mentoring team members, conducting performance reviews, providing actionable feedback, and identifying opportunities for professional growth and improvement.
• Process Optimization: Skilled in evaluating and enhancing engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at collaborating with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into cohesive technical solutions.
• Quality Assurance and Standards Enforcement: Committed to enforcing technology standards, facilitating peer reviews, and implementing robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Skills

• Project Scheduling, Rollout, and Delivery
• Complex Cloud-Based Solutions
• Solution Architecture (AWS, Azure, SoftLayer/IBM)
• Security Testing and Implementation
• Network Infrastructure Design
• Client Consultancy Project Management

Professional Experience

Senior Data Platform Engineer | NatWest Group, London | September 2021 – Present

• Lead the Data Lake Cloud Engineering team, driving the development of advanced features and solutions by leveraging AWS native functionalities and strategic third-party integrations to enhance data analytics and support business growth.
• Conduct comprehensive Terraform code reviews and plan upgrades to maintain stringent security protocols and AWS IAM compliance, ensuring robust data protection.
• Perform impact assessments for proposed cross-platform changes, enhancing process efficiency and functionality.

Senior Technical Specialist | Aevi Ltd, London | July 2019 – September 2021

• Managed a team of five Platform Engineers, overseeing projects from inception to completion in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical excellence.
• Enhanced security governance within the Terraform Infrastructure as Code framework, establishing a PCI-certifiable environment and reinforcing data protection measures.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | Solarcentury Holdings Ltd, London | April 2016 – July 2019

• Led the migration of processes to Terraform and Ansible orchestration, automating AWS cloud operations and improving system efficiency.
• Implemented enhanced security protocols and policies across infrastructure and systems, including conducting internal password audits to safeguard sensitive information.

System and Network Field Engineer | Streym Ltd, London | December 2013 – December 2015

• Provided comprehensive support and maintenance for cloud systems across various industries, including media, financial services, and internet providers, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
• Managed and monitored cloud systems on Amazon and Azure platforms, as well as on-premises virtual servers using VMware ESXi vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, optimizing performance and reliability.

Network Administrator | Salini S.p.A., Rome | June 2011 – May 2012

• Facilitated network integration and management, deploying innovative solutions for dynamic environments and ensuring seamless connectivity.
• Successfully executed projects involving server migration and network optimization in challenging locations, demonstrating adaptability and technical proficiency.

Cisco Network Technician | GruppOmega S.p.A. | January 2008 – May 2011

• Configured and managed Cisco routers and switches, implementing BGP protocols for clients such as the Ministry of Defence in Rome.​

• Maintained and managed Cisco Call Manager systems, enhancing communication infrastructures at organizations like Eni S.p.A.​

• Implemented DMZ and Proxy Optenet solutions, bolstering network security for institutions including the Pontifical North American College in Rome.​

• Installed and administered VMware vSphere 4 environments, facilitating data center migrations and virtualizations for clients like Sogesid S.p.A.​

• Developed QoS strategies to prioritize VoIP traffic, ensuring optimal communication performance for enterprises such as ENI S.p.A.​

• Coordinated with teams to configure access control and video surveillance systems in partnership with Honeywell Inc., enhancing security measures for RFI S.p.A.​

ITC-Area Advisor | June 2003 – December 2007

• Provided expert IT guidance and support to various organizations, including H.P.S. Technology S.r.l and Fotomania Studio, optimizing their technological infrastructures.​

• Implemented tailored IT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and system reliability for small to medium-sized enterprises.​

Education and Professional Development

Independent Coursework

• CEH v7
• Penetration Tester’s Open Source Toolkit
• Introduction to Modern Cryptography
• NMAP cookbook
• Wireless Network 4G

NatWest Group Coursework

• 2021 – Amazon Web Services Virtual – Building Data Lakes on AWS
• 2021 – Amazon Web Services Virtual – Practical Data Science with Amazon SageMaker
• 2021 – Amazon Web Services Virtual – MLOps Engineering on AWS
• 2021 – Amazon Web Services Virtual – Advanced Architecting on AWS
• 2021 – Amazon Web Services Virtual – The Machine Learning Pipeline on AWS

Solarcentury Holdings Ltd. Coursework

• 2018– Amazon Web Services London – Architecting on AWS

Streym LTD. Coursework

• 2015- 642-813, 632-832, 642-902, 632-832 CCNP Routing, Switching and TShoot
• 2014- 640-554 CCNA Security