Professional Experience

15+ years navigating enterprise technology — from engineering to strategic sales to AI exploration. Based in Rome, Italy.

  1. IT Consultant & Advisor

    stefanoperna.it
    2005 — present

    Independent practice helping companies navigate Digital Transformation initiatives. Coaching executives and founders on technology strategy, AI integration, and business model evolution. Working across verticals including finance, healthcare, and public sector.

    Consulting
  2. Account Executive

    Dell Technologies
    2022 — present

    Sales Executive responsible for the full Dell Technologies enterprise portfolio: Servers, Storage, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Cloud, and Cyber Recovery solutions. Direct and indirect management of Central and Local Public Administration tenders, framework agreements, and long-cycle contracts in the Italian market.

    Enterprise Sales
  3. Consulting Sales Executive

    Oracle
    2020 — 2022

    Guided major Italian enterprises on their journey to Oracle Cloud. Managed technology consulting sales for Major Accounts, building complex solution packages spanning cloud infrastructure, databases, and SaaS applications. Bridged the gap between technical architecture and executive-level business cases.

    Cloud
  4. Major Account Manager

    Check Point Software Technologies
    2020

    Sales management of Major Accounts, driving the adoption of advanced cybersecurity solutions including network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence platforms. Worked closely with CISOs and IT security teams to build long-term security roadmaps.

    Cybersecurity
  5. Key Account Manager

    British Standards Institution (BSI)
    2018 — 2020

    Development and execution of a Territory Sales Plan targeting large client acquisition across the Italy, Israel, Greece, Malta, and Croatia cluster. Managed and coordinated a cross-product sales team including specialist Business Development Managers to achieve unified commercial goals.

    International
  6. Senior Account Manager

    Vodafone Business
    2015 — 2018

    Management of strategic enterprise accounts in the telecommunications and IoT space. Drove adoption of Vodafone Business connectivity, cloud, and security solutions. Achieved consistent overperformance against annual revenue targets.

    Telecommunications
  7. IT Engineer / Pre-Sales

    Various
    2005 — 2015

    Early career spanning network engineering, systems integration, and pre-sales consulting. Designed and deployed enterprise network infrastructures, data centre solutions, and unified communications systems for mid-market and enterprise clients.

    Engineering