Marco Mantovani

Marco is a Senior Storage and System Engineer responsible for managing complex NetApp cluster storage environments at the Joint Research Centre in Ispra and its remote sites. His role includes overseeing on-premises Cloud NetApp solutions, as well as implementing monitoring, reporting, and automation processes using tools such as Grafana and Ansible.

With extensive experience across infrastructure and backend services, Marco has worked in roles ranging from System and Application Administrator to HPC Administrator and Technical Architect. His background spans storage architecture, networking, system integration, and security, allowing him to operate confidently in high-availability, enterprise environments.

Marco brings strong reliability and structure to his work. He is experienced in planning, documenting, and managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a clear focus on system stability and long-term sustainability. Known for his service-oriented approach, he collaborates effectively across teams and business units, ensuring that infrastructure solutions align with operational needs.

Outside of his professional role, Marco enjoys hiking and continuously experimenting with new technologies in his home lab. He has a passion for music, science fiction, and astronomy, including astrophotography, combining technical curiosity with a fascination for the universe.