Luigi Di Lena

Leadership Coach & Technical Career Mentor

About Luigi

Luigi Di Lena - Security Leadership Coach and Cloud Security Expert

With over 25 years of industry experience, Luigi is a Senior Security Engineer who has spent the last 11 years at a leading global technology company, where he safeguards mission-critical data assets across worldwide infrastructure. Currently leading large-scale data classification projects involving 10+ petabytes of data, Luigi combines deep technical expertise in cloud security, infrastructure protection, and security operations with proven leadership capabilities.

With a background spanning team management, program leadership, and hands-on security engineering, Luigi has successfully led cross-functional teams, designed automated security workflows, and implemented real-time monitoring solutions across 300+ enterprise services. His expertise encompasses cloud security architecture, incident detection and response, and building secure infrastructure at massive scale.

As an independent ICT consultant since 2001, Luigi brings a unique perspective on helping businesses leverage technology to achieve their objectives. Holding multiple industry-recognized security certifications and a Telecommunications degree, he's passionate about mentoring security professionals and sharing practical insights gained from protecting some of the world's largest digital ecosystems.

Industry Certifications

  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Areas of expertise

Career Development

Mentoring professionals, resume review, and personalized coaching for advancing in technical and leadership roles.

Leadership Development

Leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale programs, and developing technical leadership capabilities.

Cloud Security Architecture

Design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale, protecting petabytes of critical data across global systems.

Security Operations

Hands-on security engineering, automated security workflows, and operational excellence in protecting critical infrastructure.

Incident Detection & Response

Real-time monitoring solutions, automated security workflows, and incident response across 300+ enterprise services.

Data Classification

Large-scale data classification projects, security operations, and infrastructure protection at massive scale.

Coaching and mentoring services

Whether you're looking to advance your career, prepare for interviews at top tech companies, or develop leadership skills in technical domains, Luigi offers personalized coaching grounded in real-world experience and proven methodologies.

Career Coaching & Consulting

Personalized guidance for career advancement and technical career development. Navigate complex career decisions and achieve your professional goals with expert mentoring.

Leadership & Management Coaching

Individual coaching for managers and leaders, with programs focused on management effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational impact.

Resume & LinkedIn Review

Professional CV and LinkedIn profile optimization to boost your visibility with recruiters at Amazon, Google, Microsoft and top tech companies.

Resume Rewrite Service

Complete professional rewrite of your CV, ATS optimized. Asynchronous service for €59, delivered in 5 business days with no appointment needed.

What you'll gain

Ready to elevate your security career?

Book a 30-minute intro session to discover how personalized coaching can help you achieve your security career goals and strengthen your technical leadership capabilities.

Book your session

Schedule a personalized coaching session to discuss your security career goals, technical challenges, or leadership development needs. Luigi offers flexible scheduling to accommodate professionals across different time zones.

30-minute introduction session

Resume and LinkedIn profile review

Professional review and optimization of your resume and LinkedIn profile with live feedback session. We'll work together to strengthen your career narrative, highlight key achievements, and ensure your profile stands out to recruiters and hiring managers in the security and technical leadership space.

Interview preparation package

Intensive mock interview practice simulating real hiring processes at top tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

Includes behavioral and technical leadership scenarios, real-time feedback, and a summary with improvement recommendations.

Ideal for candidates actively interviewing or preparing for upcoming opportunities.

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