Andrea Fortuna, born 1978, is a seasoned engineering leader, cybersecurity specialist, and multi-instrumentalist musician based in Italy.

👨‍💻 Professional Journey

I launched my career as a programmer in a boutique software house in Albano Laziale, contributing to enterprise projects in the pharmaceutical sector. There, I honed diverse tech skills—from RPG on AS/400 systems to Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Delphi, and Java.

In 2000, I joined Omnitel Pronto-Italia (later Vodafone Italy), where I initially managed Help Desk and administration across Windows and Unix environments. Eventually, I integrated into a development team, working with VB.NET, C#, C++, Ruby, Python, Tcl, Bash, Node.js, and Perl.

After earning my ITIL certification, I specialized in cybersecurity at Vodafone Group, focusing on incident response, penetration testing, and digital forensics—becoming a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst. In this role, I even designed the forensic tools used internally.

Following roles in cybersecurity at an Italian ISP and a major consulting firm, I now serve as an Engineering Manager at a leading Italian tech company. Alongside, I contribute to open-source projects and frequently offer pro bono tech advice to non-profit organizations.

🎵 Music & Creative Pursuits

Music has been my lifeblood since childhood. After studying classical guitar, I explored acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, and eventually fell in love with the ukulele. I regularly publish new arrangements on this site.

More recently, I’ve ventured into electronic music production: you can find some of my experimental tracks on Spotify.

🌱 Beyond the Desk

When I’m not immersed in code or chords, I enjoy:

  • Running to stay fit and clear-minded
  • Watching films (a modern obsession)
  • Writing on this blog, where occasional drafts evolve into what I jokingly call “books”

I’m also a proud vegan, animal lover, and unabashed cat enthusiast. Though I promise, not the preachy kind.

📫 Let’s Connect

I’m gradually re-emerging on social media after a short detox. You can find me on:

Prefer email? Drop me a line at andrea@andreafortuna.org.

🎯 What I Do Today

  • Lead engineering teams in delivering robust, secure security services and software
  • Develop and share open-source tools in cybersecurity and forensics
  • Compose and release music
  • Mentor and support tech non-profits with free, expert advice