Experience
25+ years in web & cloud
Leading projects from concept to production across UN agencies, universities, NGOs, and startups.
Hi, I'm Emanuele Quinto.
Solution Architect & Web Technology Leader based in Copenhagen.
I design and build secure, scalable web and cloud solutions for international organisations, with a focus on Drupal platforms, DevSecOps, and application migration to Azure and AWS.
Global scope
Three continents
Hands-on work in Europe, North America, and international field operations with diverse teams.
Current focus
Solution architecture
Application portfolio consolidation, DevSecOps standards, and secure cloud hosting for critical platforms.
Selected impact
A few examples of recent work, focusing on architecture, migration, and secure delivery.
Selected web projects
A snapshot of public-facing platforms I have designed, led, or supported.
OCHA HumanitarianResponse.info
Operational information platform supporting coordination across humanitarian actors.
World Food Programme – wfp.org
Multilingual corporate site launched in 10+ languages with improved performance and editorial tools.
WFP Fight Hunger
Fundraising platform supporting hundreds of global events and multi-language online campaigns.
San Francisco State University portals
University portal and Drupal ecosystem serving students, faculty, and staff across 100+ sites.
Experience snapshot
A brief overview of my journey across organisations, sectors, and continents.
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2015 – Present · Copenhagen & global
UNHCR – Senior Web Technology Specialist / Solution Architect
Engineering support for major web applications, cloud migration of internal platforms, DevSecOps standards, and technical governance for web hosting and security.
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2008 – 2014 · Rome · San Francisco
UN WFP · UN FAO · San Francisco State University
Web technology lead and portal developer for large-scale Drupal ecosystems, multilingual sites, and higher-education platforms.
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2003 – 2008 · Italy
Founder & editor · Consultant · Community technology lead
Founded and directed a local magazine, led web projects for NGOs and businesses, and modernised technology for a youth community centre.
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Before 2003
Academic & early engineering roles
Research and teaching in physics and environmental engineering, scientific consulting, and early software development experience.
How I work
My leadership style is collaborative and consensus-driven. I aim to create an environment where teams feel supported, empowered, and able to contribute openly, with clear architecture principles and a strong focus on security.
- Collaborative & consensus-driven leadership
- Coaching and mentoring developers
- Architecture principles & governance
- Secure-by-design mindset
Contact
I am open to roles in solution architecture, web platforms, and cloud transformation in the Copenhagen area or in hybrid/remote setups. If you think my profile could be a good match, I would be happy to hear from you.