Alessio joined Coges in 2023, fresh from completing his master’s degree in electronic engineering. From the moment he started working with us and dove deeper into firmware product design, it became clear that he not only possesses excellent technical skills but also has the ability to organize, lead, inspire, and manage. His can-do attitude and consistently positive approach to his work have played a significant role in accelerating our firmware development. After just six months, Alessio is now our FW Product Owner, effectively managing our firmware sprints—two-week development cycles that culminate in an integration test. He coordinates with our hardware, software, testing departments, and the PMO to ensure continuous innovation and progress in our products. Alessio has also collaborated with the Industrialization department on important upgrades and automation in our production process.

What motivated you to join Coges right after completing your master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, and how did your academic background prepare you for your role here?
It was partly by chance: I had just decided not to pursue a Ph.D., Coges was a great opportunity not too far from home, and I decided to take on this new adventure in a field I didn’t know. My academic background helped me develop a method to face challenges, avoiding panic at the first sign of difficulty. However, I’m very grateful for the more technical and practical skills I learned in high school at the Chilesotti Technical Institute, which introduced me to and ignited my passion for the fascinating world of electronics.

You quickly took on a leadership role (i.e., your role as FW product owner/backlog owner): What do you think helped you develop these skills so quickly?
For sure the great team I found at Coges: they were very helpful in guiding me through the study of the products and tools used. Then, of course, a bit of luck and company needs!

How has your mindset or approach to work changed since you started here?
One phrase that really struck me from Emilio de la Hita (my Team Leader) when I first arrived was: “Before developing firmware and creating something, you need to know your teammates well.” I think this is really meaningful in understanding the company’s focus on the people before the work itself, and I believe this has influenced me a lot.

What is one thing you are proud to have achieved at Coges?
I haven’t achieved anything particularly significant compared to what’s already been accomplished! I’m very happy to have worked with Fabio to simplify programming in production and to have experimented with some interesting functionalities for the Elysium sniffer.

What do you like most about your job at Coges?
I enjoy analysing problems and thinking through solutions, but I’m also thrilled when I have to look for new technologies to use and experiment with: electronics is an immense world, and there are truly incredible functionalities!

What’s something about you that we wouldn’t find on your resume?
I always like to point out that, even though it may not be directly related to my profession, a significant contribution to my personal growth and character came from my experiences with the parish and Catholic Action: I think they are excellent life training grounds, and many of my traits have been shaped by these experiences! In my free time (although lately, I don’t have much), I enjoy digging holes with the excavator or driving the tractor!

If you could have a superpower, which one would you choose and why?
If I could have a superpower, I would choose telepathy. It would be incredibly useful for better understanding the needs of clients and colleagues, facilitating communication and collaboration at work. It could also help me grasp technical problems more quickly by “reading” the necessary information from the minds of experts. Naturally, I would use this power responsibly and respectfully regarding others’ privacy. But my favourite superpower right now is ChatGPT, which answers these types of questions for me!

With Alessio’s leadership, Coges continues to develop new solutions in payment technologies, ensuring that innovation is always at the forefront.

Coges is pleased to announce the entry of Chris Pyrah in the role of Technical Sales Manager for the English market. Chris will be responsible for the sales of payment and telemetry solutions by bringing together the payment technology of Coges and Vendon to the Coffee and Vending industry through Coffetek.

With a background of over 15 years as a vending salesperson, Chris brings with him consolidated skills that integrate perfectly with our mission of excellence in offering quality solutions to our customers. His tenacious spirit and desire to achieve the best makes him a valuable asset for our team.

“Coges recognizes the importance of having talented and success-oriented professionals in its team.” Observes Daniele Ioriatti, Commercial Director of the Italian company and responsible for Mr. Pyrah “With Chris by our side, we are confident of further strengthening our position in the UK market and offering an even more comprehensive service to our customers. Potential synergies with Coffetek, market leader in the OCS segment in the United Kingdom, will certainly increase business opportunities. Chris will collaborate with Lorenzo Giuliani, an area manager who has positively followed the English market for years.”

A warm welcome to Chris Pyrah, whose contribution will be fundamental in continuing our tradition of excellence and success.

The Italian company Coges enthusiastically announces the expansion of its commercial service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, thanks to the inclusion of a new Country Manager dedicated exclusively to these countries in its staff.

The role will be filled by Mr. Günter Maas, a well-known person in the vending world for both, the great experience accumulated, whilst working for some of the most important brands in the industry and on the other hand, for his historic role as Board Member in the European Vending & Coffee Association (EVA) for 4 years and as a Board Member at the German Vending association (BDV e.V.) with more than 12 years of participation. For the future he will be taking a proactive role again in the committee for payment and telemetry at the BDV e.V. in the first place and more to come in the second.

“Coges is very proud to welcome Günter into its commercial team.” Daniele Ioriatti, Sales Manager of the Italian company, confirms: “In the European market, traditional payment systems such as change-giver coin mechanisms and cash validators are still fundamental, but the push towards increasingly innovative and technologically advanced cashless payment systems, open loop and connectivity solutions is growing every day. The relationship with the customer must evolve, including from a commercial point of view, to embrace the needs of such a differentiated industry. Coges is investing heavily in the acquisition of new talent, not only in the Research and Development area but also in the commercial office. We are sure that Günter Maas will make an excellent contribution to the growth of Coges and the satisfaction of all our customers.”

Within the Azkoyen Group, Mr. Maas will work as Country Manager of the Payment Technologies division for the Coges and Vendon brands reporting to Sales Manager Daniele Ioriatti. His objective is to further increase Coges’ business in the German-speaking markets, integrating the excellent work carried out for many years by the Coges retailers present in the area and by the Area Manager of Coges Lorenzo Giuliani, who will continue to be active on the market. Günter Maas will also have the goal of developing a direct commercial relationship with the most important vending operators present in these countries.

We are sure that his experience and competence will be of fundamental importance to achieve this objective and will make him appreciated as a new strong point of Coges’ strategy on the international market.

Stay in touch with Günter Maas by calling +49 173 5204030 or sending an email to guntermaas@azkoyen.com.

Coges informs the customer and the supplier that its headquarters was moved to the following new address:

Coges S.p.A.

via Giacomo Leopardi 23

36030 Caldogno (VI)

The e-mail addresses remain unchanged, but the new number of the switchboard is 0039 0444 1329065.

We inform the Customers and the Suppliers that Coges moved its seat at the new address:

Coges S.p.A.

via Giacomo Leopardi 23

36030 Caldogno (VI)

Italy

The e-mail address for every kind of communication is unchanged, the new number of switchboard is +39 0444 1329065.