Strategy & transformation
Shape IT strategy, modernize legacy systems and introduce cloud, AI and digital workplace solutions where they create value.
ABOUT / DIEGO BESTONZO
Curiosity drives
everything.
IT Manager. Technology leader. A lifelong learner with a passion for photography, engineering and discovering the world.
01 / THE PRESENT
Building what
comes next.
IT Manager · Technology & Digital Transformation
I develop IT strategy around business needs, lead teams across locations and turn technology into practical, measurable improvements.
My professional profile on LinkedIn ↗Automation & operations
Improve workflows through automation, data analytics and service optimization, with a focus on efficiency and decision-making.
Security & governance
Embed privacy by design, GDPR compliance and secure data practices into operations, working closely with legal and business teams.
Leadership & business partnership
Lead geographically distributed teams, manage budgets, suppliers and licensing, and translate business requirements into reliable IT services.
Innovation & people
Explore emerging technologies, promote continuous improvement and support professional growth across IT teams.
02 / MY JOURNEY
It started with
curiosity.
From a first encounter with UNIX to international projects, infrastructure transformation and IT leadership.
The first systems
At 14, I started exploring computers in my family's business using SCO UNIX, an early PC and a network of terminals. That curiosity grew into systems administration, Microsoft infrastructure and Exchange at Studio ETA.
Automation at Teatro Regio, Turin
I worked with PERL/Tk, Linux and PLC-based systems in a highly automated theatre environment, where engineering supports everything from building systems to stage operations.
Industry, entrepreneurship and the Olympics
My experience expanded into automotive IT, Active Directory, VPNs and applications. I returned to technical studies, pursued entrepreneurial projects and joined the server administration team for the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games.
Enterprise-scale change
At Selex, later within the Finmeccanica group, my responsibilities grew from hands-on IT to team management and enterprise transformation: consolidating Windows domains, advancing virtualization and standardizing and automating services across Italy.
IT management & transformation
I connect long-term technology decisions with business objectives, lead dispersed teams and work across operations, cloud, security, innovation and digital workplace transformation.
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I dedicated my life to science, creative technology and innovation. I built my first experience in informatics at age 14 at the company of my parents, using SCO UNIX with an old pentium 386 and 10 terminals lan. My first Job was as system Administrator of Studio ETA where i've implemented and managed Exchange server, Client, and I did practice on Windows NT/ and 2003 Server AD.
At the same time i've working for the Regio Theatre of Turin, where i started programming PERL-TK. The theater is fully automated using PLC and PERL -TK under linux (ex. opening doors, antifire, system, light and even the stage).
In 2004 I've started a new experience in automotive group, where I gain robust knowledge in AD, VPN and application. I decided to go back to Polytechnic University because I was eager to understand the practical aspects on how to translate what i've learned and
the science and engineering to creative product and services in order to benefit society so I've started some entrepreneurial activities such as Website Design Develop,
Smartphone & Tablet Repair, Computer Sell and Repair. In 2005 I've started my first work international experience at XX Olympic Winter Games of Turin 2006 as part of Server Admin's team. It was a wonderful work experience, I've learned other cultures (such as English and Chinese), languages, and working methodologies. In 2006 I've started my longest work experience in Selex now part of Finmeccanica (one of the world's governmental biggest players that provides technological excellence to Government Agencies, the DoD, and industry partner), I've spanned all aspects of the sector from (installing pc)
to team management and in a few years everything was changing for me as well for Selex. They have believed in my ideas and I was happy and proud to redesign and implement all the newest IT service domain of Selex. From physical to virtual (vmware 2.5-6.1), from 9 windows 2000/NT domains
to a single windows 2012R2 domain, from different and inhomogeneous manual task to custom or standard automatic task distributed on all Italy's territory.
Strong of the gained experience, I participated in the drafting of the guidelines in the IT sector for the foreseeable future of the group.
03 / TWO PERSPECTIVES
What I do.
I work across technology, engineering, IT infrastructure and digital innovation. My professional story began with systems administration and automation, and has evolved through large-scale environments and international projects.
Find me on LinkedIn ↗Explore my projects ↗What I see.
Photography is one of my passions. I use my camera to capture and document moments in life.
View photography ↗04 / LET'S CONNECT
The next chapter
is still being written.
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