Simone Brunozzi
Senior Technology Evangelist, Amazon Web Services at Amazon.com
- Location
- San Francisco, California (San Francisco Bay Area)
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
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Simone Brunozzi's Overview
- Current
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- Senior Technology Evangelist, Amazon Web Services at Amazon.com
- Mentor at Techstars
- Mentor for: APAC, EMEA, US at The Founder Institute
- Past
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- Amazon Web Services, Technology Evangelist, APAC (Asia Pacific) at Amazon.com
- Technology Evangelist, Amazon Web Services - Europe, Middle East and Africa at Amazon.com
- Founder and Project Leader at UbuntuSemplice
- technical writer for www.Punto-Informatico.it at Punto Informatico
- CTO, System/Network Administrator at università per stranieri di perugia
- Supervising professor at Università degli Studi di Perugia
- Owner at wedoit s.a.s.
- Professor at università degli studi di perugia
- C++, esql-C programmer, AIX at Ministero della Difesa Aeronautica
- Education
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- University of California, Irvine
- Università degli Studi di Trento
- Università degli Studi di Perugia
- Recommendations
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28 people have recommended Simone
- Connections
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500+ connections
- Websites
Simone Brunozzi's Summary
I have a technical background, and focus mostly on Cloud Computing, startups and innovation.
Since 2008 I work for Amazon Web Services as a Technology Evangelist. The role includes:
- Public speaking engagements at medium/large events worldwide, on topics like: startups, innovation, Cloud Computing, Security, Large scale systems, storage systems, large database systems, No-SQL Databases, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Architecture Design, Data Center design, Virtualized Infrastructure.
- Mentoring at various tech incubators/accelerators;
- Consulting medium/large AWS customers as a Solutions Architect;
- Closely working with the AWS team and providing them with feedback collected "on the field".
- Keeping up with the rapid innovation cycle at Amazon Web Services in the Cloud Computing space.
In the past, I've been:
- Consultant and Entrepreneur at Wedoit (my own company), 2001 to 2006;
- University Professor at Perugia University, Italy, 2004 to 2006;
- CTO, System administrator and Network Administrator at University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy, 2006 to 2008 (Windows/SuSE Linux/EMC2/Legato Systems, managing/Scaling a medium-sized Data Center, managing a team of 20 people).
I always look for challenges and opportunities in the technology space, and strive to work on exciting products/services.
Specialties: Cloud Infrastructure, startup, Distributed and Large Scale Systems on Windows/Linux environments, storage systems, large database systems, architecture design, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery.
Simone Brunozzi's Experience
Senior Technology Evangelist, Amazon Web Services
Amazon.com
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; AMZN; Internet industry
July 2012 – Present (1 year 4 months) Bay Area (California, US)
At Amazon.com I focus on Amazon Web Services technology (AWS).
The role includes:
- Public speaking engagements at medium/large events in California, USA, Europe, Japan, APAC, Africa, on topics like: Cloud Computing, Security, Large scale systems, storage systems, large database systems, No-SQL Databases, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Architecture Design, Data Center design, Virtualized Infrastructure.
- Consulting medium/large AWS customers as a Solution Architect;
- Closely working with the AWS team and providing them with feedback collected "on the field".
- Keeping up with the rapid innovation cycle at Amazon Web Services in the Cloud Computing space.
- Mentoring startups that are using Cloud technologies.
My role allows me to build experience and knowledge on:
Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed and Large Scale Systems on Windows/Linux environments, storage systems, large database systems, architecture design, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery.
Mentor
Techstars
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry
November 2012 – Present (1 year) San Antonio, TX
I am a mentor for Techstars Cloud in San Antonio, TX.
Mentor for: APAC, EMEA, US
The Founder Institute
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry
September 2010 – Present (3 years 2 months)
I mentor at the Founder Institute, helping startup figure out how to successfully launch their business.
I also give advise on technology-related topics, and of course the use of Cloud Computing whenever it makes sense.
Amazon Web Services, Technology Evangelist, APAC (Asia Pacific)
Amazon.com
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; AMZN; Internet industry
January 2010 – July 2012 (2 years 7 months)
At Amazon.com I focus on Amazon Web Services technology (AWS).
The role includes:
- Public speaking engagements at medium/large events in EU/US/Japan/APAC, on topics like: Cloud Computing, Security, Large scale systems, storage systems, large database systems, No-SQL Databases, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Architecture Design, Data Center design, Virtualized Infrastructure.
- Consulting medium/large AWS customers as a Solution Architect;
- Closely working with the AWS team and providing them with feedback collected "on the field".
- Keeping up with the rapid innovation cycle at Amazon Web Services in the Cloud Computing space.
My role allows me to build experience and knowledge on:
Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed and Large Scale Systems on Windows/Linux environments, storage systems, large database systems, architecture design, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery.
Technology Evangelist, Amazon Web Services - Europe, Middle East and Africa
Amazon.com
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; AMZN; Internet industry
March 2008 – January 2010 (1 year 11 months)
At Amazon.com I focus on Amazon Web Services technology (AWS).
The role includes:
- Public speaking engagements at medium/large events in EU/US/Japan/APAC, on topics like: Cloud Computing, Security, Large scale systems, storage systems, large database systems, No-SQL Databases, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Architecture Design, Data Center design, Virtualized Infrastructure.
- Consulting medium/large AWS customers as a Solution Architect;
- Closely working with the AWS team and providing them with feedback collected "on the field".
- Keeping up with the rapid innovation cycle at Amazon Web Services in the Cloud Computing space.
My role allows me to build experience and knowledge on:
Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed and Large Scale Systems on Windows/Linux environments, storage systems, large database systems, architecture design, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery.
Founder and Project Leader
UbuntuSemplice
September 2006 – April 2008 (1 year 8 months)
I am the Founder and Project Leader of UbuntuSemplice.org (not active anymore):
this was a collaborative effort to build a knowledge base for Linux Ubuntu systems. It resulted in the publication of two guides on Linux Ubuntu, printed and distributed in Italy in 13.000 and 25.000 copies.
The team consisted of 45-50 volunteers/contributors (depending on the specific period) all working remotely.
technical writer for www.Punto-Informatico.it
Punto Informatico
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry
September 2004 – April 2008 (3 years 8 months)
For about four years, I wrote technical articles on a regular basis for the online magazine Punto-Informatico.it.
CTO, System/Network Administrator
università per stranieri di perugia
April 2006 – March 2008 (2 years)
CTO, System/Network Administrator for IT Systems at www.unistrapg.it, an italian university in Perugia.
Responsible for managing a medium sized Data Center, which provides capacity for internal applications, web applications, Data storage, Database Systems, and managing a team of about 20 people.
We use SuSE, Windows Server, IBM AIX, Oracle, EMC2 storage products, Legato products. Cisco/Huawei Network appliances.
Supervising professor
Università degli Studi di Perugia
October 2004 – July 2006 (1 year 10 months)
I was the supervising professor for 15 students; I managed them during their working experience, and for their thesis, regarding, among others: SEO (Search Engine Optimization), software design, web design, genetic algorithms, distributed Databases.
Professor
università degli studi di perugia
March 2003 – February 2005 (2 years)
Professor at the "Compilers and programming languages lab", a full role that included teaching in classes, being a supervising professor for 15+ students, being involved in the planning of academic activities at the Faculty of Computer Science.
C++, esql-C programmer, AIX
Ministero della Difesa Aeronautica
March 1999 – January 2000 (11 months)
I spent the majority of my Military Service serving under the Sixth Division of CED (Centro Elaborazione Dati) of the Ministry of Aerial Defense in Rome, Italy.
My main activity was programmer in C, C++ and ESQL-C under AIX environment, using INFORMIX databases, working in a team of 55-60 which was in charge of the entire IT of the Ministry.
Simone Brunozzi's Languages
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Italian
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English
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Spanish
(Limited working proficiency)
Simone Brunozzi's Publications
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Compilers and programming languages
- Italy
- March 1, 2004
Authors: Simone Brunozzi -
Amazon Web Services Podcast
- March 1, 2012
Authors: Simone Brunozzi, Simon ElishaSimon Elisha & Simone Brunozzi discuss various aspects of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) offering. Each podcast will cover a new service, existing service and "black-belt" tips.
Simone Brunozzi's Skills & Expertise
- Virtualization
- Cloud Computing
- Databases
- Distributed Systems
- Storage Systems
- Linux
- Web 2.0
- Java
- Python
- Software Engineering
- PHP
- MySQL
- Software Development
- Web Applications
- Apache
- Ruby
- JavaScript
- Web Development
- Architecture
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Open Source
- C++
- Architectural Design
- startups
- innovation
- growth
- Start-ups
- Ruby on Rails
- Mobile Applications
- Ubuntu
- Scalability
- Integration
- SaaS
- Entrepreneurship
- Software Design
- Networking
- Data Center
- REST
- jQuery
- System Architecture
- Agile Methodologies
- Bash
- Web Services
- SEO
- Git
- Oracle
- SOA
- Mobile Devices
Simone Brunozzi's Education
University of California, Irvine
EAP student, computer science
2003 – 2004
Activities and Societies: exams and courses in the fall 2003 quarter
Università degli Studi di Trento
computer science, computer science
2002 – 2003
Università degli Studi di Perugia
bachelor, computer science
1999 – 2002
Activities and Societies: I was the students' representative for 2 and a half years.
Simone Brunozzi's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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new technology, learning, human contacts, connections, nature, sustainable economy, travels, languages, ubuntu, radio speaker, google, politics. I recently published an italian novel written by me, titled "nonovvio", available for download at http://www.nonovvio.it
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Information Engineer
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- Honors and Awards:
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- Best professor at Perugia University, Faculty of Computer Science, Course "Compilers and Programming Languages Lab", academic year 2003-2004.
- "Informatico dell'anno 2009" (Best informatics person) awarded by AIP, the National Association of Informatics.
- "2010 Best Cloud Evangelist" at Cloudy Awards, March 15th, 2011.
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