Alessandro Casali

IT, Network, Software, System & Test Engineer, HAM radio op.

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

About

I am an Industrial Engineer with over 20 years of experience in R&D, prototyping, product and software development, simulation and validation, data recording and measurement chains, methods, communication networks and testing of any kind of device. I am also an IT Engineer with a focus on backup and disaster recovery infrastructures, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity and social engineering. Thanks to the variety of my experiences which have been made possible by my autodidact method, I can take on roles which require a wide view of the organization structure, proactivity, organization and precision, people management and to deal with different departments. Some keywords about my work methods and skills: - critical and independent thinker without any dogmas; - proactive, decision maker, methodical, disciplined, coherent, impartial, no "yes-man"; - wide theoretical and practical background, that goes beyond my work experiences; - over 20 years of proven autodidact method; - entrepreneurial mindset; - able to work independently and as a part of the team; - able to work in international and multicultural environments; - excellent personal organization, precise and attentive to details; - excellent approach to customers. Availability to relocate: - Charlotte (NC) or North Carolina in general, US east coast in general; - Moscow or Saint Petersburg (RU), Russia in general (on Oct. 2024 I started studying Russian with the goal to achieve a high proficiency level, currently on level B2); - Switzerland in general; - Open to proposal for other areas outside Europe as well.

Experience

  • Backup, Disaster Recovery specialist & coordinator at Criticalcase
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Managing customers backups and disaster recovery infrastructures, planning virtual machines and IaaS migration between data centers using Veeam Backup & Replication, Nakivo or other solutions while coordinating operations with customers. I am also involved in the processes of improvement and maintenance of the data center infrastructure.

  • Cybersecurity Awareness tutor at Freelance
    Jun 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr

    Teaching individuals or small group of persons the best practices of working safely with the information technology, with an easy to understand language and practical demonstrations. This include for example, organizing and protecting critical data, protecting communications, creating and handling passwords and accounts correctly, reducing or eliminating digital footprints, choosing the right services or applications, preserving privacy, understanding the concept of data entropy and much more.

  • Independent financial trader at Self-employed
    Jun 2019 - May 2022 · 3 yrs

    Trading futures, stocks, ETFs and bonds using the Financial Technical Analysis.

  • Software engineer as consultant for Akka Technologies at Alstom
    Jul 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Starting from the Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), development on Simulink (by Matlab) of the functional and diagnostic logical for some subsystem of the TCMS for the revamping project of the Z1 coaches. Also, based on the customer requirements, design of the concept of the remote diagnostic system for Smart Coradia trains, and TCMS software maintenance for ETR610 and SBB trains.

  • Test program manager for A.D.A.S development as consultant for Akka Technologies at Stellantis
    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Test planning and assignment according to the development deadlines, and management of the prototype cars used for the development of the A.D.A.S. system (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) with software/hardware updates, vehicle maintenance, etc. by scheduling the intervention with the right department, the workshop or external contractors.