Hi there, this’s Giuseppe Palermo and welcome in my personal corner of the internet an attempt to tell you who I’m and what I do without sounding like a walking résumé or a LinkedIn profile (don’t worry, I’ve inserted those too just in case you miss bullet points and endorsements!). Think of it as a behind-the-scenes tour and no, you don’t need to buy a ticket. The velvet rope is down.

Italian by birth, international by habit. Officially my home is in Novara, a charming town near Milan known for its quiet elegance and excellent risotto. Unofficially I live in a suitcase and across a generous list of countries that sound like the itinerary of a very confused travel blogger: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Congo, Kazakhstan, Oman, Kuwait, Romania, Algeria, and anywhere else that requires a passport, a power adapter, and a decent Wi-Fi signal.

If you’re wondering what I actually do well, it started with a technical education, then I took a philosophical detour into communication theory (because why not mix ethernet cables with Kant?). I began in IT, quickly pivoted to managing technical teams, and in 2008, someone decided I’d be perfect as an HR recruiter in one of Italy’s top Oil & Gas service companies. I said yes and the rest is a blur of airports, spreadsheets, and existential questions over espresso.