Emanuele Tessore
DevOps.
I build software, automate infrastructure and put AI to practical use. Less repetitive work. More engineering.
About Me
Hi, I’m Emanuele, usually known as Tex or Setola.
I’m a DevOps Manager and System Architect with a background in web development and IT management, and a strong focus on cybersecurity.
I connect application code, infrastructure and operations to build systems that are easier to deploy, maintain and trust.
Skills
More than 25 years in IT, connecting software development, cloud infrastructure and operations. Practical automation, security-conscious design and a healthy suspicion of anything described as a five-minute fix.
DevOps & Automation
Designing development workflows, CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies. Automating infrastructure and routine operations, with monitoring that helps teams understand what is happening before users have to explain it.
Cloud Engineering
Designing and operating IaaS and PaaS environments for web applications and IoT systems, with a focus on availability, scalability and portability. Choosing infrastructure to fit the workload, not the other way around.
Software Development
Building and maintaining web application backends with PHP, Node.js and modern frameworks. Connecting APIs, databases and business systems, with attention to performance, security and maintainability.
AI-Assisted Engineering
Applying AI coding agents to personal and professional development workflows. Using pi and pi-web with OpenAI in a VM-hosted remote environment, and developing personal PWAs to explore practical applications of these tools.
Leadership & Project Management
Leading cross-functional development and R&D teams, coordinating multidisciplinary projects and managing complex multi-tenant systems. Turning requirements into technical plans that people can actually work with.
Business & Strategy
Connecting technical decisions with business priorities. Developing innovation strategies and investment proposals exceeding EUR 500,000, supported by clear technical documentation.
Technical Consulting
Advising on IT strategy, system architecture and infrastructure optimization, drawing on hands-on experience with e-commerce platforms, integrations and production operations.
International Collaboration
Native Italian speaker with advanced English and experience working across international teams. Comfortable discussing implementation details with engineers and explaining the trade-offs to everyone else.
Experience
From game servers and web applications to cloud infrastructure and DevOps leadership: a career built around making systems work, and making them easier to work on.
DMIND
DevOps Manager
A multichannel communication agency combining strategic consulting, creative work and technical delivery.
Key Achievements
- Leading DevOps initiatives, infrastructure automation and cloud operations
- Setting up, managing, monitoring and optimizing Kubernetes environments with k3d and K3s
- Designing and implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines for internal and client projects
- Managing infrastructure as code with Terraform and Ansible
- Supporting regulatory compliance through deployment and monitoring practices
- Applying AI-assisted development workflows with pi, pi-web and OpenAI
DigitalMind
Senior Backend Developer
A multimedia agency covering creativity, strategy and technical execution for online and offline projects.
Key Achievements
- Managing servers and network equipment on premises and in the cloud
- Debugging and optimizing application code to improve platform reliability
- Integrating and managing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases alongside cloud services
- Gathering requirements and developing custom software around client needs
- Providing IT consulting and auditing for third-party projects and infrastructure
Calicantus / WebMaori
Senior Backend Developer
An e-commerce outsourcing provider covering technology, strategy, logistics, warehousing and store management.
Key Achievements
- Developing and maintaining custom e-commerce platforms
- Building bidirectional integrations between ERP systems and online stores
- Gathering requirements and translating them into software solutions
- Supporting e-commerce operations and their underlying technical workflows
- Updating and upgrading legacy code in production environments
TSW
Senior Web Developer
A digital agency spanning technical implementation, SEO and SEM strategy.
Key Achievements
- Developing and maintaining websites with Symfony, Zend Framework and WordPress APIs
- Researching new technologies and standardizing project development workflows
- Using Node.js for frontend build and deployment tooling
- Configuring and optimizing multinode website infrastructure
- Automating infrastructure orchestration with Ansible
FastBooking / D-Edge
Project Manager and Web Developer
A hospitality technology provider helping hotels reach travelers directly through e-commerce solutions and digital strategy.
Key Achievements
- Developing and maintaining websites with PHP, CodeIgniter and WordPress APIs
- Building interactive interfaces with JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery
- Managing projects and client accounts for the Web Package department
- Researching and developing new products
- Providing SEO services for third-party websites
CiTex
Co-Owner & CTO
Key Achievements
- Developing and maintaining LAMP infrastructure and a network of more than 30 WordPress websites
- Developing WordPress plugins
- Automating operations and implementing continuous integration workflows
- Managing SEO and content for AdSense-supported blogs
Zip Progetti
Technician / Audio Engineer
A communication agency specializing in radio advertising, with a press office producing audiovisual content for local news.
Key Achievements
- Setting up and maintaining audio and video streaming equipment
- Configuring web radio software and integrating it with websites
- Setting up and maintaining network infrastructure
- Developing a multimedia distribution system
- Working as a producer and sound engineer
MT-Lab.org
Associate
Key Achievements
- Developing and maintaining PHP applications, websites and blogs
- Administering Linux servers
- Working with WordPress and its APIs
- Applying SEO and web marketing techniques
- Coordinating technical operations for LAN parties and conferences
NGI / GamesNet
Volunteer
Key Achievements
- Setting up and maintaining game servers for Starsiege: Tribes
- Organizing tournaments and LAN parties, including technical operations
- Remotely administering Gentoo and Debian Linux systems
- Designing and developing XetBot, an IRC bot for gamers
- Developing web applications with HTML and PHP
- Working with Java and jConnector
Technical Skills
Tools I work with across software development, infrastructure, operations and AI-assisted engineering.
Systems & Tools
Programming Languages
Development Tools
AI-Assisted Development
Infrastructure & Orchestration
Web & UI
Data & Query Technologies
What They Say About Me
Engineering is a team effort. Here is how former colleagues describe working with me across development, operations and project delivery.
"Emanuele has a remarkable ability to quickly grasp new technologies and apply them effectively. He often became the go-to person for navigating complex technical challenges."
CTO at DMIND
"Emanuele brought a strong DevOps mindset to the team, constantly looking for ways to automate processes and improve efficiency across the board"
Senior Developer at DMIND
"His approach to technical project management is both structured and adaptive. Emanuele consistently delivered results while keeping the team aligned and informed."
Project Manager at D-Edge
"Emanuele's passion for the web and technology is huge. We work in the same team and we often collaborate to find solutions and optimize our tools. He's an experienced web developer and project manager and his approach is focused on code quality and reuse."
Head of Technology at Fastbooking
"Collaborating with Emanuele was certainly challenging because of his natural inclination to make the web a better place. He's a complete web developer: his knowledge is not limited to standard web components like HTML, CSS and JS. He was sa really good collegue to work with."
SEO Manager at T.S.W.
"What stands out most is his drive to keep growing. Emanuele is always exploring new tools, refining his skills, and pushing for better solutions."
IT Manager at Fastbooking
Contact
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Contact Information
Have a project to build, infrastructure to untangle or an automation idea worth exploring? Let's talk about the problem, the constraints and what a useful solution would look like.