About Me
My vision is the use of cloud technologies as an art of embedding enterprise IT in a free and flexible environment, making users feel at ease and meeting client’s objectives in time and budget.
I am a creative and ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any project or task that I undertake. My strong customer focus drives me to high stamina and productive working sessions to meet client’s objectives with high quality in time and budget. As a very good team player and due to my innovative way and my willingness to learn, I contribute excellently to the team’s success.
A challenging and stimulating environment drives me to succeed, building the success of the company while I seek for advanced opportunities to retain and improve my achievement level.
Skills
Cloud
- Swisscom Private Cloud
- Microsoft Public Cloud
Management
- SharePoint
- Teams
- Azure DevOps
- Jira
Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows 10 / 11
- Microsoft Server 2019 / 2022
Markup, query, scripting & programming languages
- HTML / CSS
- SQL
- Powershell
- Phyton
Applications & Databases
- Microsoft O365
- Microsoft SQL SSAS SSRS SSIS
- Microsoft IIS
- WordPress
Languages
- German
- Italian
- English
- French
- Spanish
My Experience
Client Engagement
As the single point of contact for internal customers, I am part for the development of new and existing strategic IT related relationships and ensure sustained client satisfaction viability. Being the representative of a series of applications within Swiss Re, I act on behalf of the client on diverse projects for cloud technologies. It is my satisfaction to drive the client’s project objectives to provide excellent value for the client.
My responsibility is to clarify the capabilities to construct the most effective platforms for different applications as well as price evaluation to provide the best cost / benefit solution for the customer.
Technical Engagement
I provide a strong engagement for the evaluation of possibilities for private and public cloud. It is my task to support cross functional teams to successfully deliver complex IT projects.
My in‐depth knowledge of different applications, platforms and IT infrastructures is a very good foundation when it comes to infrastructure and application troubleshooting.
Organizing end user testing and end user training of new functions are common tasks for me and a personal satisfaction. I write technical specifications for access management and follow up on the necessary steps as needed. Application change and release management are in scope of my work profile.
Resume
Achievements
2022
Azure Database Administrator Associate
Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions.
FastLane, Zurich
2021
Azure Data Fundamentals
Validates foundational knowledge of core data concepts.
Digicomp, Zurich
2021
Azure Administrator Associate
Implementing, managing and monitoring Azure environment.
FastLane, Zurich
2020
Python
Programming Essentials in Python
Cisco Networking Academy, Online
2019
Azure Foundamentals
Foundational level knowledge of Azure cloud services.
Digicomp, Zurich
2019
ECDL Base Certificate
Windows 10, Outlook, Word and Excel 2019.
ECDL, Basel
2019
IoE
Introduction to the Internet of Everything
Cisco Networking Academy, Online
2019
KV Berufsakademie
Coaching and consultant, Modul I.
KV Berufsakademie, Luzern
2019
Apprentice trainer
Coaching young people on their way into professional life.
Berufsbildner, Zurich
2017
Agile & Scrum Fundamentals
Agile principles and Scrum approach.
ScrumDesk, Zurich
2017
Microsoft Power BI Introduction
Analysing Data with Power BI (web and mobile), visualisation.
Digicomp, Zurich
2016
Microsoft PowerShell Basics
Best practices for scripting.
Digicomp, Zurich
2014
ITIL Foundation
IT Service Management, Edition 2011.
Glenfis AG, Zurich
2013
ITIL Overview
IT Service Management, Edition 2011.
Glenfis AG, Zurich
2006
Linux / UNIX Basics
Efficient administration and maintenance of the systems.
ZFI, Zurich
2003
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Administration and maintenance of Microsoft SQL servers.
Global Knowledge, Kloten
2002
Microsoft Certified Professional
Design, implementing and administering directory services, network services, infrastructure, client and server support.
Digicomp, Baden
2002
Microsoft XP Configuration and Support
Configuration and support.
Digicomp, Baden
2002
Microsoft Access Basics & Advanced
Advanced capabilities of a relational database.
WBK, Dubendorf
2000
Citrix Nfuse Administration
Installation and configuration of Nfuse, including web server.
BDC Sintrag, Oberglatt
2000
Citrix Metaframe Administration
Successful and efficient administration and maintenance.
BDC Sintrag, Oberglatt
1999
Novell Netware 5 Administration
Network configuration and administration of Novel Directory services.
Comicro Netsys, Wangen
1995 – 1996
PC Supporter SIZ
Capability to resolve ordinary difficulties in the PC user segment and install additional hard and software in an existing system.
Systor AG, Zurich Oerlikon
Education
1990- 1994
Technical College
TBZ, Zurich
1981 – 1985
Car Mechanic
Apprenticeship.
Garage Schacchi, Wettingen
1980 – 1981
Vocational College
Schoolhouse Pfaffenkappe, Baden
1977 – 1980
Secondary School
Schoolhouse Pfaffenkappe, Baden
Experience
Since March 2025
Lead DevSecOps Engineer
SwissRe Risk Management IT, Zurich
2024 – 2025
Expert DevSecOps Engineer
SwissRe Risk Management IT, Zurich
2018 – 2024
Cloud Solution Architect
SwissRe Risk Management IT, Zurich
2016 – 2018
Head CoE Microsoft Technologies
SwissRe Asset Management IT, Zurich
2012 – 2016
Senior Information Engineer
SwissRe Asset Management IT, Zurich
2007 – 2012
Senior System Architect
SwissRe Asset Management IT, Zurich
2001 – 2007
Senior System Engineer
SwissRe Asset Management IT, Zurich
1997 – 2001
Responsable for PC Support
SwissRe Investors IT, Zurich
1997 -1999
Examination Expert
SIZ, Zurich
1995 – 1997
Research and Development
Bank Vontobel, Zurich
1992 – 1995
Loan officer (Credit department)
Bank Vontobel, Zurich
1990 – 1992
Responsible for PC Support
Bank Vontobel, Zurich
1989 – 1990
Sales, Support, Instructor
Informatik School, Wettingen
1988 – 1989
Technical Service, Support
Info Store, Baden
1986 – 1988
Branch Manager (Casablanca Zurich)
Texnuvo AG, Basle
1985 – 1986
Car service man
Autowag AG, Wettingen
Testimonials
„Salvatore Amato is nothing else but excellent. We always experience him as solution-oriented.“
„Salvi brings along a wealth of experience, content and process knowledge. His recommendations on how to proceed are cost conscious and have proved to be perfectly suited to our needs. He always knows the next steps that have to be taken as well as the related implications (he is very anticipative).“
„There is nothing we could suggest in terms of improvements, we are more than happy to have Salvi whenever help is needed.“
„Salvi stands for us at all times, is very helpful and always takes our concerns for serious. Our orders/ dates are always met. Updates, modifications, simplifications can be discussed well with Salvi and be easily implemented in collaboration.“
„It is for years now, that Salvi is important for us, the interface to our external software (mortgage MOR) and has tremendous knowledge acquired. We appreciate his straightforward, cheerful and helpful manner!“
„What strikes us most is his helping nature and the fact that he can be reached at all times.“
„My overall impression of Salvi is excellent. Salvi has been a huge help to the team and is well respected by everyone as a friendly, hard-working and knowledgeable IT expert.“
„Salvi makes himself available off-hours whenever we need him to help with big releases etc. and is client-focused and quality-conscious. He is proactive and thinks ahead about issues that pose risks to the project. He is well connected within the organisation and leverages his connections to get things done quickly end efficiently. He’s a pleasure to work with.“
„We very much appreciate that we can always count on his help when problems occur.“
„His close contact with the software manufacturer means that problems can usually be quickly solved.“
„His support always was to our complete satisfaction.“
„We appreciate his very professional way of working.“
Social Skills
Team player
Optimistic
Loyal
Person of trust
Creative
Communicative
Empathic
Ambition