Giovanni Annino

Technical Expertise

Leadership: I have demonstrated strong leadership qualities with a focus on decision-making, team building, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring the highest quality standards.

Problem Solving & Planning: Proactive planner with astute problem-solving skills complemented with devising solutions to achieve requirements.

Organisational Skills: Well organized, adaptable, and flexible. Flexibly multitasks and prioritises to fulfil all assigned tasks within time constraints. Skilled at working under pressure and confidently meets targets. Thrives on a challenge and has a proven track record of high performance under challenging circumstances.

Technical Experience: My skills encompass a wide range of technology stacks including CodePipeline, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Cisco IOS, Microsoft Server platforms, Unix/Linux servers, among others. I specialize in network infrastructure services.

Customer Focus: Consistently strives to make customer-centric decisions and drives teams to integrate customer service into every aspect of work.

Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to identify areas for further development and able to support others in the process. Has an analytical and problem-solving approach to work. Excels at prioritising flexibly to meet rapidly changing needs.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Commands exceptional communication and relationship management skills. Able to quickly build rapport and formulate relationships with individuals from all walks of life.

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 Profile

As a tech-savvy and analytical IT leader, I excel in migrations, reconfigurations of complex IT environments, and deploying cutting-edge product solutions with a strong focus on scalability, sustainability, and security. I have led the design and delivery of sophisticated cloud-based infrastructure, consistently delivering successful projects and driving business transformation.

With a capacity for critical decision-making, team motivation, and quality monitoring, I bring a customer-focused approach to all my initiatives. My commitment to continuous improvement, crisis management, and risk mitigation has resulted in successful project deliveries and high-performance outcomes under challenging circumstances.

Work Experience

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

• Leading the Data Lake Cloud Engineering team at NatWest Group, I spearhead the development of cutting-edge features and solutions, leveraging AWS native functionality and strategic third-party integrations to enhance data analytics and drive business growth.
• Through meticulous Terraform code reviews and upgrade planning, I ensure the highest levels of security and AWS IAM compliance, safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating potential risks.
• Performed impact assessments of proposed cross-platform changes, enhancing process efficiency and functionalities.

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

• As a Senior Technical Specialist at Aevi Ltd, I orchestrated a team of five talented Platform Engineers, overseeing various projects from inception to completion in a multi-cloud environment.
• My focus on enhancing security governance within the Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) framework has led to the creation of a PCI-certifiable environment, upholding data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | Solarcentury Holding LTD, London | April 2016 – July 2019

• Engaged in maintenance and monitoring of cloud systems, actively enhancing system capabilities.
• Implemented security-focused measures and infrastructure restructuring for enhanced resiliency.

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

• Provided comprehensive support and maintenance for cloud systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Contributed to the installation of monitoring tools, firewall configurations, and network devices management.

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

• Facilitated network integration and management, deploying innovative solutions for dynamic environments.
• Successfully implemented projects for server migration and network optimization in challenging locations.

External and Occasional ITC | Area Advisor, Siracusa | June 2003 – December 2007)

• Advised multiple businesses on IT solutions, including H.P.S. Technology S.r.l, Tarantello Typography, Fotomania Studio, SLAF S.r.l, and Sertecav S.r.l.

Education and Training

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

Gruppomega S.p.A. Coursework

• 2009- CentOS Linux & Optenet Proxy management and troubleshooting
• 2008 – Cisco Course 640-802 CCNA