Nico Rizzuto
About Nico Rizzuto
Nico Rizzuto is a Senior Systems Programmer with extensive experience in mainframe systems across various companies in Europe. He has held significant roles at HSBC, Citigroup, and other organizations, focusing on system configuration, installation, and project management.
Work at HSBC
Nico Rizzuto has been employed at HSBC as a Senior Systems Programmer since 2015. In this role, he has been responsible for various technical tasks, including the configuration and installation of the Mainframe z14. He has also configured IBM crypto cards and set up TKE servers, contributing to the bank's IT infrastructure. Additionally, he served as Project Manager for a global initiative aimed at centralizing compilations to reduce licensing costs.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position at HSBC, Nico Rizzuto held several roles in the IT sector. He worked at Scottish Equitable as a Network Controller from 1987 to 1990. He then served as a Mainframe System Programmer at Deutsche Telekom for seven months in 1998. His career also includes positions at WestLB, Intesa Bci Inc, Sparkassen Informatik, and Citigroup, where he worked for 11 years. His experience spans various locations, including Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Nico Rizzuto studied at The Open University from 1995 to 2005, where he earned a BSc Hons in Computing and Languages. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in programming and systems management, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles, particularly in mainframe systems programming.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Nico Rizzuto has made significant contributions to various technical projects. At HSBC, he led the upgrade of IBM TSS Clusters and CSM configuration for IBM DASD synchronization. His role in managing the configuration and installation of the Mainframe z14 further highlights his expertise in mainframe technologies. His work has focused on optimizing systems and reducing operational costs through strategic initiatives.