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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.…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.

Mario Labate

Fractional CTO, Project Manager, AI Strategy Consultant

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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.…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.

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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.

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Work Experience

ICT Consultant at Self-Employed / Kameleon Consulting

March 1, 2021 - Present

Provide strategic advice and execution support to companies, offering mentoring, recruitment support, and tailored learning paths aligned with business objectives.

Fractional CTO at Fantaking Interactive

January 1, 2025 - Present

Oversaw technology strategy and delivery for a portfolio of 12+ fantasy-game projects in a scale-up environment. Established DevOps practices like branching, CI/CD, release governance, and observability to improve reliability and time-to-market.

Temporary Manager at Supermoney

June 30, 2025 - September 2, 2025

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.

Fractional CTO at Kaleidy

July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Directed engineering for an inclusive services web platform, optimizing processes, uplifting product quality, aligning tech roadmap to business goals, implementing secure practices and SDLC controls, and standardizing backlog and OKR hygiene to maintain focus.

ICT Consultant at BeyondTheBox

April 1, 2024 - Present

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

Tech Recruiter & Training Mentor at Randstad Digital Italy

March 1, 2021 - Present

Improved hiring processes through modernized candidate sourcing and screening; developed tailored e-learning paths and role academies, enhancing learning efficiency by approximately 30%.

Head of Technology & Product Owner at ByTek

December 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Built and led a 10-engineer distributed team delivering MarTech/AI SaaS solutions to over 40 customers. Mentored staff and improved engagement. Defined technology strategy across Engineering, Product, and Data departments, aligning roadmaps to commercial goals. Increased release reliability and speed through Agile, DevOps, and TDD practices. Optimized cloud infrastructure, achieving €15K/year savings. Technology stack included Python, JavaScript, Django, React, PostgreSQL, GCP, Docker, Microservices, CI/CD, LLMs/CDP, Jira, and Confluence.

Engineering Manager at DigiTouch

February 28, 2022 - September 2, 2025

Hired and managed a 14-engineer team delivering 20+ digital marketing and e-commerce projects. Optimized budgets and delivery plans. Fostered culture, conflict resolution, and feedback loops to raise efficiency, retention, and satisfaction. Used PHP, JavaScript, Laravel, Node.js, React, MySQL, AWS, Docker, Microservices, Linux, and Jira.

Head of Technology (Acting CTO) at Alavie

June 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025

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 increase satisfaction. Managed a €500K tech budget and achieved a 60% reduction in IT costs through rationalization and vendor optimization.

ICT Consultant at Altran

November 30, 2016 - September 2, 2025

Ran cross-functional Agile projects that improved delivery and customer satisfaction; supported recruitment and business development efforts.

Engineering Manager at StarSolutions

November 30, 2016 - September 2, 2025

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

Lead Software Engineer at ADB Broadband

November 30, 2015 - September 2, 2025

Managed an international team of 6 developing embedded software for test automation and IoT. Instituted TDD and code reviews to improve reliability.

ICT Consultant at SpazioZeroUno

August 31, 2014 - September 2, 2025

Delivered software solutions and process optimizations; led and mentored engineers to improve quality and velocity.

Product Engineering Manager at Uniplay

August 31, 2014 - September 2, 2025

Led a 4-engineer team delivering custom Telecom and Web products, achieving €500K annual revenue. Accelerated delivery by improving collaboration with Sales and Marketing. Technology stack included C++, PHP, JavaScript, WebSockets/WebRTC, Linux, Git, and Jira.

Embedded Software Engineer at Pirelli

January 31, 2012 - September 2, 2025

Developed over 15 large-scale embedded firmware and software solutions for global Telecom/IoT clients. Improved defect detection by 30% through rigorous testing and proactive collaboration with engineering teams.

Embedded Software Developer at Visionee

May 31, 2008 - September 2, 2025

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