Mario Labate - Fractional CTO

Q: Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Monza, Italy and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Fractional CTO at Fantaking Interactive .

Q: What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Fantaking Interactive , Supermoney , Kaleidy , BeyondTheBox , and ByTek .

Q: Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Telecommunication . Mario also has some experience in Automotive , Advertising , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Mario also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Monza, Italy

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Fractional CTO

Fantaking Interactive

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.

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Temporary Manager

Supermoney

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.

Jul 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year 1 month

Fractional CTO

Kaleidy

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.

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

ICT Consultant

BeyondTheBox

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

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 11 months

Head of Technology & Product Owner

ByTek

Built and led a 10-engineer distributed team; delivered MarTech/AI SaaS for 40+ customers; mentored staff and improved engagement.
Defined technology strategy across Engineering, Product, and Data departments; 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.
Stack: Python, JavaScript, Django, React, PostgreSQL, GCP, Docker, Microservices, CI/CD, LLMs/CDP, Jira/Confluence.

Mar 2021 - Present

4 years 11 months

Tech Recruiter & Training Mentor

Randstad Digital Italy

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

Mar 2021 - Present

4 years 11 months

ICT Consultant

Self-Employed / Kameleon Consulting

Advise companies on strategy and execution; provide mentoring, recruitment support, and tailored learning paths aligned to business goals.

Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

2 years 9 months

Milan, Italy

Engineering Manager

DigiTouch

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.
Stack: PHP, JavaScript, Laravel, Node.js, React, MySQL, AWS, Docker, Microservices, Linux, Jira.

Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

2 years 8 months

Milan, Italy

Head of Technology (Acting CTO)

Alavie

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.

Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

1 year 1 month

Milan, Italy

Engineering Manager

StarSolutions

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.

Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

2 years 4 months

Milan, Italy

ICT Consultant

Altran

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

Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

1 year 4 months

Milan, Italy

Lead Software Engineer

ADB Broadband

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

Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

2 years 8 months

Milan, Italy

Product Engineering Manager

Uniplay

Led a 4-engineer team delivering custom telecom and web products, achieving €500K annual revenue; accelerated delivery by improving collaboration with sales and marketing.
Stack: C++, PHP, JavaScript, WebSockets/WebRTC, Linux, Git, Jira, VoIP.

Jun 2008 - Aug 2014

6 years 3 months

Milan, Italy

ICT Consultant

SpazioZeroUno

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

Jun 2008 - Jan 2012

3 years 8 months

Milan, Italy

Embedded Software Engineer

Pirelli

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

Nov 2006 - May 2008

1 year 7 months

Treviso, Italy

Embedded Software Developer

Visionee

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

Summary

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.

Skills

Technology Strategy & Roadmaps
Product & Platform Management
Engineering Management
Fractional Cto / Interim Technology
Agile/lean Delivery (Scrum/kanban)
Devops Leadership
Ci/cd
Tdd
Cloud (Gcp, Aws)
Microservices & Apis
Martech & Cdp
Web & E-commerce Platforms
Iot / Embedded
Budgeting & Vendor Management
Recruitment, Onboarding & Coaching
Stakeholder Communication
Cybersecurity
Risk Analysis
Technical Assessment
Python
Javascript
Django
React
Php
Laravel
Node.js
C/c++
Postgresql
Mysql
Sql
Docker
Linux
Jira
Confluence

Languages

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mediterranea University

Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering · Telecommunications Engineering · Reggio Calabria, Italy

Certifications & licenses

Certified In Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

Elements Of AI

University Of Helsinki

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Monza, Italy and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mario be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Fractional CTO, Temporary Manager, ICT Consultant.

What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Fractional CTO at Fantaking Interactive.

What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Fantaking Interactive, Supermoney, Kaleidy, BeyondTheBox, and ByTek.

Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Mario also has some experience in Automotive, Advertising, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA). Mario also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Advertising.

Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Mario's education?

Mario holds a Master in Telecommunications Engineering from Mediterranea University.

Does Mario have any certificates?

Mario has 2 certificates. These include: Certified In Cybersecurity (CC) and Elements Of AI.

What is the availability of Mario?

Mario is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mario?

Mario's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.