Seasoned Technical Lead and Chief Technology Officer with over 13 years of senior software engineering experience, specializing in architecting scalable, robust systems using C#, .NET 8.0, and Microsoft SQL Server. Renowned for driving technical innovation in banking and e commerce platforms, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. Excel at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing codebases for maintainability, and spearheading technology modern platforms. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives, with a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges and a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure. Proven track record in leading cross-functional engineering teams (10–20 people) across fintech and e-commerce ecosystems. Skilled in building and scaling B2B and B2C platforms with strong operational KPIs, from cloud cost optimization to 99.95% uptime delivery. Combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive secure, compliant, and scalable product innovation.

Ignazio Pantaleo

Seasoned Technical Lead and Chief Technology Officer with over 13 years of senior software engineering experience, specializing in architecting scalable, robust systems using C#, .NET 8.0, and Microsoft SQL Server. Renowned for driving technical innovation in banking and e commerce platforms, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. Excel at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing codebases for maintainability, and spearheading technology modern platforms. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives, with a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges and a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure. Proven track record in leading cross-functional engineering teams (10–20 people) across fintech and e-commerce ecosystems. Skilled in building and scaling B2B and B2C platforms with strong operational KPIs, from cloud cost optimization to 99.95% uptime delivery. Combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive secure, compliant, and scalable product innovation.

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Seasoned Technical Lead and Chief Technology Officer with over 13 years of senior software engineering experience, specializing in architecting scalable, robust systems using C#, .NET 8.0, and Microsoft SQL Server. Renowned for driving technical innovation in banking and e commerce platforms, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. Excel at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing codebases for maintainability, and spearheading technology modern platforms. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives, with a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges and a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
Proven track record in leading cross-functional engineering teams (10–20 people) across fintech and e-commerce ecosystems. Skilled in building and scaling B2B and B2C platforms with strong operational KPIs, from cloud cost optimization to 99.95% uptime delivery. Combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive secure, compliant, and scalable product innovation.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Chief Technology and Security Officer at Areto Payment Processing
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Lead technology strategy for a scalable payment processing platform; implemented secure, compliant systems; migrated to Kubernetes and Docker on Azure; mentored a distributed team; achieved PCI DSS Level 1 readiness; aligned with business objectives; collaborated with executives and vendors.
Lead.NET Web Developer at Boggi Milano
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Led architectural design and optimization of an e-commerce platform; refactored C#/.NET backend for performance and scalability; optimized MS SQL Server databases via T-SQL; led migration from on-premises to AWS; built mobile apps for Android and iOS; mentored cross-functional teams.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Keros Digital
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018
Designed and implemented extensions to a SaaS e-commerce platform using C# and .NET; backend optimization; supervised distributed team of 20 engineers and external vendors; led migration from on-premises to AWS Cloud; built ASP.NET web apps; created mobile apps for Android and iOS; guided cross-functional teams.
Net Web & Mobile Developer at LBA Consulting
October 1, 2011 - May 1, 2014
Developed and customized C# web and mobile applications; configured and extended Microsoft Dynamics CRM using C# and SQL; delivered SaaS solutions with focus on performance and usability.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead at Keros Digital
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Designed and implemented extensions to a SaaS e-commerce platform using C# and .NET; integrated payment systems (Sofort, PostFinance, Setefi) to enhance functionality and market reach. Migrated legacy backends to AWS, rebuilt data models for scalability, and led a multi-location development team to improve platform reliability and performance.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at LBA Consulting
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Web & Mobile Developer delivering C#/.NET web and mobile applications for diverse clients. Built ASP.NET web apps with SQL Server, developed Android apps for internal use, and delivered customizable, scalable solutions under tight deadlines. Implemented client-specific features and ensured robust cross-platform integrations.
Chief Technology Officer
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2024
Seasoned chief technology and engineering leader overseeing product strategy, architecture, and delivery across fintech and e-commerce platforms. Built and mentored cross-functional teams (10 engineers) and led migration of infrastructure to AKS and Docker, with IaC and CI/CD pipelines. Implemented advanced security and monitoring; achieved PCI DSS readiness and improved platform resilience.
Senior Full Stack .NET Engineer at Keros Digital
May 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017
Designed and implemented extensions to a SaaS e-commerce platform using Cand.NET and integrated payment systems to enhance functionality. Led cloud migration and improved reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Brigham Young University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma, Computer Science at Da Vinci High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration at Brigham Young University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma - Computer Science at Istituto Da Vinci High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration at Brigham Young University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Computer Science at Da Vinci High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

PCI DSS Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
PCI DSS Level 1 Certification
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
PCI DSS Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
ISO 27001 Lead/Team Leader
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Other