Meet the Team

As founder & CEO, I feel privileged to work on what I love to do and be surrounded by a great team of dynamic & savvy international professionals. Thanks to my team, I can focus on strategic guidance of Trust-IT and high-level co-ordination of our projects, as well as on contributing to the growth of my team's competences.

My work at Trust-IT is focused on the areas of risk management & cybersecurity, digital marketing processes and web-based tools & solutions at large. With an engineering background, I have been working for more than 25 years in ICT, with a persevering passion for innovation in challenging fields such as energy, environment, and financial services.

With over 20 years’ experience in the field of ICT they call me Mr Wolf as I like to “fix” things. An engineering background my interests revolve around web-based applications, with a special focus on cyber risk management, customised web based services, innovative communication & knowledge management services for networked enterprises. You can also find me on the sidelines of a football pitch, come rain or shine, egging my son on who plays for AC Pisa 1909.

Julie Abergas-Arteza is a Market Analyst at Trust-IT Services. With a bachelor degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and a Yellow Belt Certification and Green Belt trained Lean Six Sigma practitioner from a major international consulting firm in the Philippines. Julie is involved in several activities in the European research and innovation projects EOSC, European watch on software technology, cybersecurity and privacy, HPC initiatives in materials design at the exascale and quantum chemistry, and is involved in the Horizon Results Booster, involving stakeholder engagement, marketing research, communications and dissemination.

I hold a master’s degree in Communication, Evaluation and Social Research from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy. I have had multi-cultural experiences spending time also in Spain, the UK, Portugal & Bolivia. Always love to find the right message to convey a message to an audience without sending them to sleep. I get a thrill when I view colorful sunsets, read Pasolini’s writings and eat dark chocolate.

I have a degree in business economics & have worked in companies ranging from import / export, fashion industry & ICT services! Although they say that the accounting department is considered “not fun” in a company, I've always found it challenging & I find something each day that makes me love my job which makes it stimulating & interesting.

With a master's degree in economic science from University of Pisa and previous work experience in supply management at public administrations, at Trust-IT I use my skills to carry out daily accounting and administration activities.

I'm a software developer & have a computer science degree from the University Of Pisa. I specialise in delivering latest IT solutions in eCommerce and eLearning platforms for our clients. My passions are football and I write, for many years now, the Sports section for our local press and you can usually find me analysing some Pisa match which I love to do. I also love my dog Roy. I try & put the same tenacity in my IT job as I do in my journalistic flair.

I’m a brand and content strategist, business writer, and editor with more than 20 years’ professional experience gained internationally in senior corporate marketing and consulting roles. I’ve worked primarily in investments, energy and IT, and love helping technical specialists explain complex concepts in simple terms for non-expert audiences. I have a bachelor’s degree in European literature and an MBA, both from the University of Cape Town, and enjoy foreign travel, science fiction in any form, art exhibitions, and marketing podcasts.

I am a Graphic and UI/UX Designer with multiple years of experience in the field of Marketing & Communication, with an advanced knowledge of the Adobe Suite programmes. In recent years, I have specialized in Market Research & Brand Management. I love my work and my basic concepts are simplicity and consistency. By nature curious, & passionate about Italian culture its heritage especially in the culinary sector. My aim is to pull out the true essence of  projects through accurate planning, concrete objectives and measurable results.

I'm an EU-based ICT digital marketer. I first started my career as a reporter, later becoming an editor in various nationally-distributed publications. I combine my content marketing expertise with advanced business knowledge to help high tech organisations achieve their goals. I have an MBA from the University of Pisa and I'm active in various civil society organisations. My passion is centred around the martial arts and its application to daily life.

Here at Trust-IT, through my communication, design and creative thinking skills, I always find a way to achieve our clients' goals, I’m a doer & love getting things done well. When not at work you can find me mountain bike climbing, reading Marvel comic books, creating 3D graphic arts or stumping people with my magic card tricks.

I am an expert web designer and developer and I love any form of art, from music to painting. Thrown out of the Beatles because my vision was just too creative for the band, I chose my second great passion - graphic design.

After completing a Master’s degree in English and Chinese, and following years of experience working in international environments between Italy and China, I have found a new beginning here at Trust-IT, specialising in copywriting and social media. Aside from this, I spend hours writing about metal music and the climate crisis.

John graduated in computer science from Yale University and the University of California at Berkeley. He has worked in a variety of areas in software engineering over his career, and has enjoyed all of them. He views the European R&D environment as one of the most exciting on the international scene today. John is currently an Associate Editor in Chief of IEEE Software Magazine for the Management area.

I am a Digital Communications Strategist & Project Manager at Trust-IT Services interacting with international clients and working closely with business and research communities around the globe.

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MSc in Industrial Engineering & international experience in Supply Chain and Project Management. After living in Warsaw for 5 years, & shifted my interests to embrace the digital world, drastically reshaping all industries. I manage complex projects, strengthened analytical skills, and gained a fair amount of curiosity for all that's new and impactful. My passions are linked to circular economy and sustainability. I am curious to learn new things all the time. You usually find me nose deep in reading books about subjects I know nothing about or learning new languages.

A computer science, graphic art & visual communication enthusiast since I can remember! It's great I can do all 3 here! People tell me I have a creative eye which I adapt to all website visuals making them look modern, professional and attractive- whatever your business at the same time. When I'm not doing this I mountain climb!

Web and graphic designer, developer & publisher. Illustrator in my spare time. Hiking and music addict, dreamer, David Bowie fan, I live at the intersection of both beauty & computer science to save the world from bad design.

I'm a computer scientist with interests in politics, business, and the financial sector. I hold a Master's degree from the University of Pisa in Computer Science and I'm part of the tech development team. I like to play with many technologies, some of which are Docker, gRPC, GraphQL. My top two languages are Golang and JavaScript, but we can also speak in English, Italian, or Serbian. I like to think out of the box and to dig up creative solutions. When you don't find me at my desk coding, I am usually huddled over the stove cooking up some wonderful food or hanging out with good people.  

My interests lie in diplomacy, international relations & geopolitics but I get passionate about all topics related to sustainable development, circular economy & environmental protection. I contributed to help build policy strategies & develop projects on interregional cooperation sustainable environmental policies supporting policymakers. I love bridging people, projects, and institutions all over Europe. I obtained 2 MSc degrees (International Studies and Environmental Policy), in Italy & in the Netherlands. Why Trust-IT? Our digital ICT world is essential to have an effective cross-cutting EU that exists on all levels. Former volleyball player, I love practising sport activities, to read and cook. Overall, I'm curious by nature.

I have a background in accountancy but have dabbled in many different activities whilst nurturing my family. I love to travel, languages and love art which I work on in my spare time. Always trying to lend a hand with organising resources’s administrative questions - at Trust-IT where we combine ICT & Art and focus on my English skills all in the one place which is great for me

I am an Edinburgh native and a multifaceted digital marketer with over 10 years’ worth of experience in marketing and communications. I also hold a master’s degree in Marketing, Communication and New Media from the University of Bologna. In recent years I have focused mainly on performance marketing, however, I’ve never lost my passions for visual and written communication. I have lived and worked in multiple countries around the world, but as a former cheesemonger, Italy’s culinary heritage has swayed me to make Tuscany home. I’m also a huge fan of ancient history and all things creative.

My biggest passion is for languages of all types thanks to my master’s degree in linguistics filling me with curiosity for life. Fascinated by the way people, systems, animals &even plants communicate in the most colorful & different ways & bring to this job this angle of study .The only other things that can compare to this love is music, like a language, & open-air sports.

Italian Marketing professional, with a European heart. Music & Humanities is my background. Digital my world. Loving working here @ Trust-it where creative minds shape projects and ideas. My interests range from IT to Media, Arts & Culture. I am a good listener. Always ready for a good espresso with friends.

Technology addict since childhood, Developer since I was teen. Computer Scientist by profession. I had no doubts in choosing my academic path & I am sure I've hit the target. A firm believer in teamwork, having coached basketball for 10 years & seeing results come together as a group is a great achievement. It's smarter to reach a goal as a team rather than doing it alone. Love travelling & discovering regional cuisines.

An enthusiastic and curious software craftsman educated in FullStack development by 2 Senior FullStack Freelancers over an intensive period. I learnt what it means to craft beautiful, responsive and interactive websites, acquiring an understanding of current best practices and SEO. I joined Trust-IT to put this into practice and support the team to craft clean, efficient and reliable software as well as to continue my career growth around exploring new digital trends in ICT. 

Addicted to exploring new realities, my mission is to communicate, in international environments, making the message as informative as possible. I have a flair for social media marketing and building user based communities in the IT world. I love the sea, doing theatre, cooking & make mean soups!

A bachelor's degree in Communication Science from Siena University, Master's degree in Digital Humanities & 1st Level Specializing Master Internet Technologies at Pisa University. Passionate about technology, digital & other forms of communication, I launched into the digital marketing world that encompasses all of them. In my work, I love to learn new things, experiment using new strategies to strive to be better at what I'm doing. I love reading, cooking, playing sports and outdoor walking, always with my camera... my third eye

I obtained my degree, joint honours Marketing & Italian from Strathclyde University, UK, 1989. I coordinated & managed projects in the Aerospace Technology sector in Italy straight after. Helped found a spin-off company in 1999, serving as VP for Finance & Administration for 7 yrs. Joined Trust-IT looking for new challenges & a chance to put my creative skills to the test where I am passionate about new tech. I love hanging out with my children.

BSc degree in International Affairs & Politics in 2008. My career, since, has veered into different paths until I became a Copywriter in today’s digital world. I like to test and craft the best Communication strategy for a wide array of clients, adjusting my working style accordingly. Blogging, content creation, on-site Seo and Social Media Management are definitely my core strengths. I have been lucky enough to obtain multiple, international knowledge spanning across different EU countries, the last in the Netherlands. When not online, I love spending time in outdoor activities.

My driver is seeing firms, large or small, gain the business benefits of IT. I use my copywriting skills to make complex IT developments sound really cool, so everyone can understand them. As an IT research analyst, I have a keen eye for spotting important trends in cloud computing and the future internet. I also have expertise on the sustainability of IT systems.

CTO, a computer engineering degree from the University of Pisa, with over 15 years’ experience in the field of ICT. My passion for really understanding technology combined with creativity are my main goals that make my day whizz by. I oversee all aspects of technological vision & commercial software production development & manage all project design & development.

People are the greatest show on earth, communicating what they do is what I was born for. I am an expert in international co-operation building and communication for ICT and the company’s principal investigator for Europe-Brazil relations. I obtained a Masters degree in International & Diplomatic sciences from the University of Trieste, Italy.

I am is an experienced graphic, web designer. Expert in branding, pre-press and desktop publishing, I love to cook, with a knack for traditional Italian and Japanese cuisines…

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I am a Software developer with established records in the software industry. I have been developing and implementing interactive websites using the latest technologies and following software industry standards at length.  I'm involved in the complete life-cycle from product design, testing & management. I have a strong business focus & I have personally helped grow revenues & accelerate customer acquisition for businesses. Let me eat any type of food & listen to hip hop & rap when I'm not working.

With a Master's degree in Marketing & Market research, I began my professional career in the sales department for an IT Company, moving then to specialise within the Energy sector. At this stage I decided to come back to my passion - Marketing & IT, so I'm here with a strong desire to be challenged & determined to reach my goals. Curious about everything concerning the future, I am a Star Wars & sci-fi movie addict. 

I’m a content strategist and copywriter with a passion for writing and public speaking. I’m a New Zealander (or Kiwi) but have made my home in Italy, where I found my wife. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Victoria University of Wellington, I am curious about everything digital & love doing podcasts. I spent a few years working in the government before moving to Italy. When not at work, I am involved with my local evangelical church, CUS Pisa Hockey, and am an avid board game community developer.

Born in an international environment with a curious mind and a strong ardor about learning new things I had the chance to live, study and work in multiple countries. A solid interest for technology, together with my many other passions, is something that has always characterized my personality. Also, I like cats, traveling and whisky, and my favorite quote is “The best way to predict the future is to create it”

Passionate about bringing people with different views and backgrounds together, fomenting transdisciplinary collaboration. I'm a stakeholder engager and science communicator passionate about research infrastructures and open science. I feel privileged to help foster ICT solutions in the world of research across Europe and globally capitalising on my experience in research organisations & international academic network.

I graduated in Digital Humanities at Pisa University and my experience incorporates both digitised and born-digital materials and combines the methodologies from traditional humanities disciplines and social sciences with tools provided by ICT computing and digital publishing.

I consider myself a specialist in all aspects of “filmmaking” – the video production process, planning, creating, processing, uploading & editing. Since the age of 4 I used to record everything on my camera, and today I am doing exactly what I have always dreamt of doing, and I get paid for doing it too! so for that I am truly grateful. Here at Trust-IT, if I manage to transfer to the screen what I see through my camera with the hope of moving and entertaining whoever is watching, then I’ve achieved my ultimate  goal.