We are CSCS: Luca Bacchetta

My focus 
As a member of the Facility Managers team, it is my responsibility to keep the IT infrastructure at CSCS up to standard in terms of efficiency, operability, and availability. One of my tasks is to identify the infrastructures that need updates or improvements. This implies continuous training to improve my knowledge and then apply it to my everyday work. The areas where I'm called to operate are very broad, from electrotechnics to the safety of things and people, and from installations to data collection and analysis.   

What working at CSCS means to me 
Working at CSCS is a daily challenge in terms of managing the technical installations. I am part of a team that is extremely competent in many areas, and it is always a pleasure to be able to work together and exchange knowledge. We are also fortunate to collaborate with external engineering companies, which allows us to both help them understand what it means to work in a supercomputing centre and to take advantage of their competences to improve our knowledge.   

What I like most about my work 
I've been part of CSCS for 30 years, and I've never had a period in which what I had to do was repetitive and boring. There's always something new to implement that requires new skills and creates new challenges. On top of that, the field of work is very wide: you can sit behind a monitor, get your hands dirty, or have contact with colleagues from other groups or with external companies or organizations. 

What are the challenges I face 
Since 1995, when I started, computer and equipment technology has been evolving at an ever-faster rate. I've been lucky enough to be continually challenged to stay up to date, so that I can always contribute as best as possible within the team. In addition, my curiosity encourages me to look ahead and consider new solutions that could eventually be implemented.