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Fernando Aluani

@fernandoaluani

IT operations leader at MSC Cruises who sustained 99.9968% network uptime across 24/7 production environments.

At MSC Cruises, I led IT operations and infrastructure strategy across multiple business locations, sustaining 99.9968% network uptime in a 24/7 production environment. I implemented SD-WAN, Zero Trust security, and Azure services, and managed a US$650K infrastructure budget.

Earlier at MSC Cruises, I directed IT operations for a distributed environment supporting 900+ users and administered VMware vSphere and VEEAM for disaster recovery and business continuity. At Celebrity Cruises, I managed enterprise infrastructure, network operations, and satellite communications across international locations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior IT Manager – Operations & Infrastructure

MSC Cruises

Aug 2021 - May 2026 (4 years 9 months)

Led IT operations and infrastructure strategy across multiple business locations, sustaining 99.9968% network uptime in a 24/7 production environment. Managed a US$650K budget, implemented SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Azure, and Microsoft 365, and supported PCI-compliant POS/payment systems.

IT Manager

MSC Cruises

Dec 2018 - Aug 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Directed IT operations for a distributed environment supporting 900+ users and 3,500+ customer endpoints. Administered VMware vSphere and VEEAM for data protection and disaster recovery, and led cybersecurity initiatives based on ISO 27001.

IT Operations VSphere Veeam Disaster Recovery Business Continuity ISO 27001 Cybersecurity KPI Dashboards SLA Monitoring POS systems PCI Compliance

Independent IT Consultant

Independent

Apr 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 7 months)

Provided independent consulting in Brazil, including network design, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity. Delivered cybersecurity assessments and end-user support for small to mid-sized businesses.

network design Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Cybersecurity end user support Cost Optimization

IT Systems Manager

Celebrity Cruises

Dec 2007 - Mar 2015 (7 years 3 months)

Managed enterprise IT infrastructure, network operations, and satellite communications, ensuring continuous system availability across multiple international locations. Led infrastructure modernization and supervised cross-functional IT teams.