Proof: results and what clients say

  • Range across industries

    Built and scaled SaaS platforms and marketplaces — but the range runs wider than software. A factory floor of a few hundred people. Several dozen oil-and-gas sites, from refineries to pipelines. Healthcare, professional services, and a national network of over two hundred people across more than two dozen teams. Wide enough to learn the right answer is rarely the same answer twice.

  • Regulated health data, handled right

    Led the technology handling protected health information at a regulated diagnostics company — across both the lab systems and the patient-facing platforms. Data stayed resident in Canada and the UK; lab staff worked on redacted records only, with no personal information exposed during analysis or reporting; every access was audit-logged; and any result shared with a family member or clinician stayed revocable by the patient at any time. Controls I can describe, not a compliance badge.

  • AI that earns its keep

    Put AI, automation, and cloud-native architecture to work where they actually earn their keep — embedded in how a business runs, not bolted on for the headline. One recent example: replacing a costly single-seat rented tool with a data platform the whole company owns outright.

  • One source of truth

    Took startups and owner-led businesses from a tangle of disconnected tools to a single source of truth. For one consumer-products manufacturer that meant several separate online storefronts and a desktop accounting package with no ERP between them, pulled into one system that tracks inventory, warehouse locations, and manufacturing work orders — the ceiling that looked like a hiring problem, solved with one system. Always right-sized to fit the business they actually have — not the one a vendor wishes they had.

  • Skin in the game

    Held long-running fractional-CTO engagements — the kind where you stay long enough to live with your own decisions, and be judged on them.

Recent clients have included

  • Consumer-products manufacturer (digital transformation)
  • Health/Wellness SaaS
  • Learning/Marketing Agency
  • B2B Logistics SaaS
  • Daycare Marketplace App
  • Brainstorming SaaS

What people keep saying

The clearest proof I can offer is not a metric. It is that the people I have worked with keep saying so, in their own names — a client, the teams I led as their fractional CTO, and peers who have watched the work up close. My biggest contract closed in days, not months, on a single referral — earned trust doing what cold outreach cannot. There are more than forty recommendations like these on my LinkedIn; here are a few.

  • I had the pleasure of working with Mario in his role as fractional CTO. Beyond his technical skills, he is an excellent communicator and a natural leader, with a proven track record of leading teams to successful outcomes.

    Dave HorseyIT Director

    LinkedIn
  • His tactical and strategic knowledge is highly developed. He is assertive, helpful and direct. Highly ethical and fair. I would pick him for all projects, any day.

    Thiago Botelho de AlmeidaPMP, GSEC

    LinkedIn
  • Mario's deep knowledge of the tech and startup ecosystem, paired with his proactive approach, has made a significant difference for me. His ability to connect people, share insights, and provide practical guidance has been invaluable, and his generosity with his time sets him apart as a true leader and mentor.

    Abhishek GuptaProduct & Pre-Sales Consultant

    LinkedIn
  • He is an exceptional manager and CTO. His ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a digestible way made him an excellent mentor, and his project management skills are exemplary.

    Manmohan S. NayalFull-Stack Engineer

    LinkedIn
  • He worked really hard to grow the Ubuntu community in Brazil, and taught me about both community and technical skills. Ubuntu Brazil is thankful for his work.

    Licio FonsecaTechnical Program Manager, Google

    LinkedIn
  • Mario is a highly responsible and accountable individual, willing to go the extra mile to make sure results are achieved — a great teammate and one of the most talented IT managers I have worked with.

    Jorge R. PinedaCOO & EVP, Manufacturing

    LinkedIn
  • Working with Mario has been one of the most valuable professional experiences I've had. His strategic insight and leadership were instrumental in raising our competitiveness on the international stage — a trusted advisor whose business vision and judgment I deeply respect.

    Alfredo BorgaroInternational partnerships leader

    LinkedIn
  • I have known Mário since the early days of free-software activism. He has wide experience in networks, infrastructure, and operating systems. I highly recommend him.

    Eduardo MaçanDirector of Engineering, Creditas

    LinkedIn
  • Mario immediately stood out as incredibly resourceful and a true wealth of knowledge in all things technology. When you speak with him, you know he is truly listening and looking for ways to add value. I would highly recommend Mario to any organization looking to take its technology to the next level — start-up, small business, or scaling up.

    Ashifa AlibhaiAdjudicator; Founder, AHANSA Group

    LinkedIn

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