08/26/2025 updated

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ICT Consultant & Fractional CTO

Monza, Italy
Only remote
Master Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Monza, Italy
Only remote
Master Degree in Telecommunication Engineering

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Mario_Labate-Resume-EN.pdf

Amazon Web ServicesTelecommunicationsSoftware as a ServiceContinuous IntegrationE-CommerceRecruitmentPython (Programming Language)Training ActivitiesOperating ModelsRevenue GrowthInternet of Things (IoT)Microservices
Detail-oriented Engineering & Product leader with 18+ years spanning ICT consulting, MarTech, e-commerce, telecom, and IoT.

Builds high-performing distributed teams, modernizes engineering operating models, and ships reliable, data-driven SaaS and platform products.

Strengths in fractional CTO engagements, scale-up execution, recruitment and training programs, and hands-on delivery across Python/JS, cloud (GCP/AWS), microservices, and CI/CD.

Known for turning strategy into outcomes: revenue growth, faster release cycles, and lower run-rate costs while raising team satisfaction and stakeholder trust.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021

Languages

EnglishFluentItalianNative speakerSpanishBasic knowledge

Project history

ICT Consultant

BeyondTheBox

Internet & IT

10-50 team member

Advised 15+ companies on delivery excellence and training; documented standards, playbooks, and onboarding curricula with 100% positive client feedback

Tech Recruiter | Training Mentor

Randstad Italy

Internet & IT

500-1000 team member

Improved time-to-hire by modernizing candidate sourcing/screening.
Built tailored e-learning paths and role academies, lifting learning efficiency ~30%.

Fractional CTO

Fantaking Interactive

Internet & IT

10-50 team member

Oversee technology strategy and delivery for a 12+ fantasy-game project portfolio in a scale-up environment.
Establish DevOps practices (branching, CI/CD, release governance) and observability to improve reliability and time-to-market.

Co-Founder & Fractional CTO

Kaleidy

Internet & IT

< 10 team member

Directed engineering for an inclusive services web platform; optimized processes, uplifted product quality, and aligned tech roadmap to business goals.
Implemented secure practices and SDLC controls; standardized backlog/OKR hygiene to drive focus.

Temporary Manager

SuperMoney

Other

50-250 team member

Led planning, scheduling, and execution for high-budget ICT programs; aligned cross-functional resources, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
Introduced portfolio reviews and risk cadences to de-risk timelines and improve visibility.

Head of Technology & Product Owner

ByTek

Internet & IT

50-250 team member

Built and led a 10-engineer distributed team; delivered MarTech/AI SaaS for 40+ customers; mentored staff and improved engagement.
Defined technology strategy across 3 departments (Engineering, Product, Data); aligned roadmaps to commercial goals.
Increased release reliability and speed via Agile, DevOps and TDD; cut toil, improved MTTR, and stabilized SLAs.
Optimized cloud infrastructure and workflows for €15K/year run-rate savings; evaluated tools and POCs to maximize ROI.

Engineering Manager

DigiTouch

Marketing, PR and design

50-250 team member

Hired and managed a 14-engineer team delivering 20+ digital marketing & e-commerce projects; optimized budgets and delivery plans.
Fostered culture, conflict resolution, and feedback loops to raise efficiency, retention, and satisfaction.

Head of Technology

Alavie

Other

10-50 team member

Led 7 professionals across 3 teams in a startup context; shipped SaaS projects using agile practices; improved cross-functional collaboration.
Represented engineering in client and executive forums; revamped helpdesk and training to raise satisfaction.
Managed a €500K tech budget; delivered a 60% reduction in IT costs through rationalization and vendor optimization.

Engineering Manager

StarSolutions

Internet & IT

< 10 team member

Led 3 cross-functional teams (Agile) improving quality and throughput; managed a portfolio of 10+ e-commerce projects (>€500K/year).
Served as the primary technical contact for 20+ customers, ensuring service quality and repeat business.

Lead Software Engineer

ADB Broadband

Telecommunications

50-250 team member

Managed an international team of 6 in embedded software for test automation and IoT; instituted TDD and code reviews to raise reliability.

Product Engineering Manager

Uniplay

Internet & IT

< 10 team member

Led a 4-engineer team delivering custom Telecom and Web products, achieving €500K annual revenue; accelerated delivery by improving collaboration with Sales/Marketing.

Embedded Software Engineer

Pirelli

Telecommunications

50-250 team member

Shipped 15+ large-scale embedded firmware/software solutions for global Telecom/IoT clients;
Achieved 30% earlier defect detection via rigorous testing and proactive collaboration with engineering.

Embedded Software Developer

Visionee

Telecommunications

10-50 team member

Developed firmware for Telecom/IoT projects; improved code quality and maintainability through an automated testing suite.

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