Empowering Transformation
Igniting Innovation
Guiding teams from comfort zones to growth zones – creating spaces where innovation and resilience go hand in hand.
Transform Beyond Limits
Digital Lifecycle Empowerment
Embark on an inspiring journey that equips your organization to conquer the age-old conundrum of permanent employees versus contractors with unwavering confidence. Embrace the future confidently by fortifying your existing talent base and judiciously amplifying your workforce as business needs arise.
QA & DevSecOps Empowerment Nexus
Empower QA & DevOps professionals to operate with autonomy and impact, delivering a flexible, reusable framework that elevates both their potential and your organization’s agility. Extend empowerment beyond QA & DevOps, igniting team transformation and achieving cost savings.
Elevate Tech Consultancy
Revolutionize Quality Assurance and DevOps with a consultancy that serves as the architect of excellence, building a seamless bridge between quality and efficiency. In the realms of Quality Assurance and DevOps, it acts as the catalyst for transformation, paving the way for unparalleled success.
A Little About Me
With over 20 years as a leader in Software Quality Assurance and DevSecOps, I bring a wealth of expertise in driving transformation and fostering innovation for mid- to large-scale organizations globally.
My passion lies in empowering individuals and teams to break out of their comfort zones, instilling confidence, resilience, and a forward-thinking mindset.
Through empathy and a strong focus on emotional intelligence, I guide others to embrace change, building sustainable, high-impact strategies that fuel growth and independence.
These are the places where I’ve driven results
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Proud to work with Amazing People
Onorina Del Buono
Senior QA Manager of Vorwerk
It’s rare coming across such a competent professional and humble personality like Massimo.
I had the pleasure to work with him for one year at Vorwerk International, collaborating in a project aiming to coordinate substantial improvements about software quality for heterogeneous web and mobile application development teams.
I was particularly impressed by Massimo’s ability to effectively bring the important points to the table and put them in a way that it was evident it was a win-win result.
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Claudia Fichtenbauer
VP, Senior Business Project Manager of Credit Suisse
It was always a pleasure of working together with Massimo.
In his role of overseeing DevOps and Quality Assurance topics for our digital platform, he always was a very important and appreciated IT counterpart to me.
When Massimo joined our team, we finally got someone who possessed the willingness and capabilities to address the long-desired realization of speeding up our release procedures.
From the beginning he acted and impressed me with his deep knowledge about DevOps, and so, right after his start, he introduced to us his idea of establishing a continuous deployment pipeline (CDP), to give us more flexibility about when we release a new code version and, at the same time, reduce the costs paid so far for external release support.
It is out of question that Massimo succeeded with his goal. However, what I will always be grateful for, is the approach Massimo chose when he started working with our team. He made sure that every team member is involved and that everyone understands the goal of the CDP. Following this approach, he earned my trust.
Apart from this, Massimo also took the responsibility of establishing and constantly improving the automated test procedure upfront to every production release. Also here, he covered a topic, we urgently needed help with.
Based on this, I can only highly recommend Massimo for any of your DevOps and QA ambitions – he will get things done for you in a very professional manner and with ease and fun at the same time.
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Sven Johann
Senior Consultant of INNOQ
Massimo was my manager during the transformation from a horizontal software delivery structure towards vertical, cross-functional and mostly autonomous teams.
The organisation’s delivery speed improved during that time from months to minutes. We worked with the whole organisation (150+ people) on the technologies and the mindset to make the transformation possible.
Massimo navigated us with his strong ability to move a diverse set of people in the same direction, although initial resistance and doubts from various parts of the organisation, competing priorities and a tough schedule made this quite tricky.
I highly recommend Massimo if you are looking for a manager with very good people skills.
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Rauno De Pasquale
Founder & CTO of Newesis
Massimo and I had different roles in different periods of time and we had many opportunities to work together. In most cases we were representatives of different teams, cooperating for the delivery of solutions and services.
No matter if acting as a quality manager, team leader, program manager or unit manager, Massimo demonstrated always to be an experienced and committed professional, with an incredible team spirit and an attitude to work towards goals.
If I have to recommend Massimo for only one of his skills, I would highlight is customer and solution oriented approach.
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VP Operations of GlobalBlue
I had the good opportunity to work with Massimo in the replacement of a processing platform for Global Blue’s Dynamic Currency Conversion service.
Massimo was initially engaged as Quality Assurance manager but his role expanded to become a key member in the management team.
His expereince in IT development Projects, Quality Assurance, and handling of Indian contractors was a key reason for the projects successful outcome.
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Carla Maffioli
Currency Choice Ops of GlobalBlue
I had the honor to met and work with Massimo for three years at Global Blue.
He is definitely one of the most skilled, talented and charismatic human being that I have ever met. Results oriented, proactive, motivated, joyful, concrete and inspiring.
Not only he will pursue the targets leading the company to success but he will do it by motivating people and creating the right mood as a real leader can do.
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Stephan M. Rossbach
Founder of AGILE ANTS
I’ve worked with Massimo in his role as “Head of Digital Lifecycle” at Vorwerk, where he had responsibility for the whole delivery and quality assurance lifecycle of a digital product stream. Massimo managed an international team internal and external specialists, I was part of his team as an external consultant.
Massimo did a tremendous job, he is the kind of manager you want at your side, when it comes to complex and challenging digital products. His way to motivate people makes them walk the extra mile and is based on his empathic personality and his strong knowledge of software delivery and quality.
Massimo shows the perfect balance between strong leadership and supporting mentorship to build high-performance delivery and quality assurance teams, that get the work done – and go far beyond.
It was always a pleasure to work with Massimo and I’m looking forward to work with him again in the future.
Based on this, I can only highly recommend Massimo for any of your DevOps and QA ambitions – he will get things done for you in a very professional manner and with ease and fun at the same time.
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Gligor Isaev
Agile Test Manager of Vorwerk
It has been a great pleasure to work with and for such a high professional, he always managed to motivate all of us in achieving even better performances and setting new standards in the field. For me the two years spent with Massimo was a huge pleasure, I only hope to be able to work with him again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why focus on empowerment instead of hiring a super expert as an employee or contractor?
As the empowerment approach transforms a single investment into a lasting wellspring of benefits.
Empowering your existing teams creates sustainable growth and independence within your organization. While hiring a top-tier expert can provide quick results, it often leads to dependency on that individual’s knowledge and skills. Empowerment, on the other hand, enables your team to develop their own expertise and resilience, driving long-term success.
Through empowerment, you’re building a flexible, adaptable team capable of handling evolving challenges without relying on external support. This approach is also cost-effective, as it minimizes the need for high-cost contractors or frequent hiring. Ultimately, an empowered team becomes a competitive advantage, able to innovate and solve problems with confidence and agility.
How do you empower teams in QA and DevOps?
I empower QA and DevOps teams by equipping them with a blend of technical skills, autonomy, and a clear framework that promotes ownership and collaboration.
First, I introduce tools and practices that streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and automate repetitive tasks, enabling teams to focus on high-impact work.
Then, through targeted training and mentorship, team members build confidence in their abilities and embrace self-sufficiency.
Finally, I encourage a culture of continuous improvement, where teams regularly reflect, adapt, and innovate. This combination of skills, tools, and mindset fosters empowered teams that not only meet project demands but also drive ongoing transformation within the organization.
How long does the empowerment approach take?
The empowerment approach typically takes between 6 to 8 months, depending on the current skill level and adaptability of your team, as well as the complexity of your needs. However, this is not a fixed timeline. The process is flexible and results are regularly evaluated to ensure we are on the right track.
Throughout the empowerment journey, we conduct continuous progress assessments, adjusting timelines and strategies based on how the team is advancing.
This dynamic approach ensures that we remain aligned with your goals and can adapt as needed to overcome any challenges or leverage new opportunities.
By the end of this period, your team will have the confidence and tools to manage their processes effectively and adapt to future challenges independently.
What can I expect as a measurable outcome from this empowerment approach?
With this empowerment approach, you can expect tangible, measurable improvements in several key areas.
First, your team will operate with increased autonomy and confidence, reducing dependency on external experts and costly contractors. Efficiency in processes will increase, as empowered teams are equipped to identify and address bottlenecks independently.
Additionally, you’ll see enhanced productivity and faster turnaround times, with fewer errors and rework due to a stronger internal framework and refined skill set.
Employee satisfaction often rises as team members feel more valued and capable, contributing to higher retention and a positive work culture.
In short, the outcomes include greater cost efficiency, operational resilience, and a team fully prepared to tackle future challenges head-on.
What tools and methodologies do you introduce for empowerment?
In the empowerment journey, I introduce a combination of versatile tools and methodologies focused on fostering autonomy and resilience within teams. Key tools often include collaboration platforms, workflow automation software, and monitoring solutions, all designed to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
Methodologically, I leverage agile frameworks, lean principles, and continuous improvement practices, which encourage adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and team cohesion. Additionally, I implement structured approaches for goal-setting and progress tracking to help teams stay focused and measure their success. This toolkit is crafted to be flexible and sustainable, enabling teams to navigate challenges and drive meaningful outcomes long after the initial engagement.
