Automation as an investment,
not an expense
Ep. 04 with Luis Amaro (Onventis)
About the episode
Cloud Meets Hybrid | Automation Talks, hosted by Mario Istuk, is a podcast by XOAP, exploring IT infrastructure and automation topics.
Tune in for deep dives with expert guests and short updates on current IT topics.
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In episode no. 4, we’re talking about investing into automation tools.
Our guest is Luis Amaro, a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, currently focusing on network management at Onventis.
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Meet our host
Mario Istuk
Mario Istuk, a co-founder of XOAP, oversees sales, marketing and corporate partnerships. With over 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure and automation, he helps organizations optimize complex hybrid IT environments. Mario hosts XOAP’s Automation Talks podcast, leads online events and speaks at conferences across Europe.
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