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About Me.

Technology leader, entrepreneur, and innovator with a passion for building scalable solutions and empowering teams to achieve excellence.

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With over 15 years of experience bridging technology and business, I've helped companies scale, innovate, and transform. From founding successful ventures to leading high-performing teams, my focus has always been on creating impactful solutions that drive real business outcomes.

Core Values.

Client-Centric Focus

I prioritize my clients' success by understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive growth.

Product Excellence

I deliver exceptional value through innovative products and solutions, consistently transforming industries through cutting-edge technology.

Strategic Vision

I focus on sustainable growth and commercial success, building scalable solutions that create long-term value and drive business transformation.

Integrity

I conduct business with the highest ethical standards, ensuring trust and transparency in all client and stakeholder relationships.

Expert Leadership

I bring deep expertise and dedicated leadership to guide clients and projects toward sustained success.

Innovation Focus

I continuously innovate in AI and technology solutions, particularly in Operations, iGaming and Fintech industries, to transform customer experiences.

Professional Journey.

2023-Present

Red Acre Group

Group CTO and Technical Director

Leading technical strategy across 10 companies. Reduced corporate IT costs by 60% through automation and efficiency improvements. Automated B2B onboarding, reducing white label product delivery from 3 months to 2 days per client. Focus on Fintech, Crypto, Trading, iGaming, and Marketing sectors.

Aug 2023 - July 2024

Zeply

Interim CTO

Provided technical leadership and strategic direction during the business transition to HAYVN. Focused on stabilizing operations and delivering key technical milestones.

2023

I'm Red AI

Product Creator and Technical Lead

Developed and launched an AI-powered customer support platform automating 80% of support needs, reducing costs, and improving scalability for clients.

Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

FunderPro

Product Creator and Lead

Designed and scaled a PROP trading white-label platform for B2B and B2C markets. Oversaw innovation and growth, transitioning leadership by hiring a CTO to continue the growth mission.

2022

TradrAPI

Product Creator

Built an advanced API solution for trading platforms, enabling seamless integration, account management, and innovative PROP trading features.

2021-2023

Red Acre Ltd

CTO

Led 110 engineers across multiple products including Netrios, FunderPro, TradeLocker, and I'm Red. Implemented CI/CD with 30 daily automated releases. Reduced tech support response time from 3+ months to <24 hours. Technologies: TypeScript, NestJS, Express, NodeJS, AWS.

2017-2021

Run It Once Ltd

Technical Director / CTO

Established development offices in Ukraine, implemented Agile methodologies and 24/7 support. Led successful audits for UKGC and MGA licenses. Managed 40 engineers and achieved successful exit through acquisition by Rush Street Interactive.

2016-2017

Blexr Ltd

Senior and Lead Developer

Managed 400+ affiliate websites, implemented centralized CMS, and introduced GIT versioning. Led organization-wide SAFe transformation. Technologies: PHP, Laravel, WordPress, NodeJS, Docker.

2014-2020

Tracklink

Technical Strategist

Expanded IoT capabilities with Tracklink, delivering integrated solutions for vehicle tracking and fleet management. Focused on delivering scalable, efficient systems that addressed market gaps with cost-effective, real-time solutions.

2014-2016

Poker Loco Ltd

Senior Developer

Led CasinoLoco.com development, integrated gaming providers and payment gateways. Improved CRO and SEO performance. Technologies: Linux, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, REST APIs.

2014-2015

Education

M.Sc. Software Engineering

University of Hertfordshire. Studied software engineering, contemporary practices, interaction design, and web services.

2010-present

DP:Tracking (Tracking.com.mt)

Product Creator & Lead

Developed a live vehicle tracking system leveraging emerging IoT technology. The platform served over 600 vehicles within the first year, offering high-performance solutions at low costs, disrupting the market with innovative real-time tracking capabilities.

2010-2013

Education

B.Sc. ICT Computer Science with AI

University of Malta. Focused on AI, algorithms, software engineering, and web science. Published papers on traffic flow analysis and virtual worlds.

2008-Present

Dazzle Panel

Founder & Technical Lead

Founded a SaaS IoT platform that revolutionized fleet management and live tracking solutions in Malta. Over 15 years, Dazzle Panel has become a robust and reliable solution, combining technical expertise with business acumen to drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation.

Why Work With Me.

Proven Track Record

Turning ideas into scalable solutions

Leadership Expertise

Scaling businesses and managing crises

Hands-on Approach

Combining empathy with execution

Transparency

Commitment to measurable results

Beyond Work.

When I'm not working, I enjoy mentoring upcoming tech leaders, exploring innovative tools, and spending time with my family and dog, Peppi. I believe in lifelong learning and continuously improving how technology impacts the way we work and live.

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