# Gioacchino Poletto — Curriculum Vitae

> Fractional CTO & Full Stack Developer. 30+ years delivering scalable, accessible digital solutions for government, sustainable mobility, and innovative tech sectors.

Last update: January 2026
Website: https://gioacchinopoletto.info
Email: me@gioacchinopoletto.info
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gioacchinopoletto/

Fractional CTO and Full Stack Developer with 30+ years of experience delivering scalable, accessible, and high-impact digital solutions. Proven track record leading technology strategy for startups and SMEs across Europe, combining hands-on development expertise with strategic architectural vision. Specialized in building mission-critical systems for government institutions, sustainable mobility, and innovative tech sectors. Deeply committed to accessibility, inclusion, and creating technology that serves as a real enabler for people and businesses.

Note on confidentiality: much of this work has been carried out under NDA for government, enterprise, and startup clients. Some engagements, clients, or project details below are intentionally omitted or generalized, and some periods may appear less detailed than others as a result — not due to inactivity.

## Core competencies

- Technical leadership: technology strategy, system architecture, roadmap planning and team mentoring
- Development & API: full stack development, RESTful/GraphQL API design, microservices and cloud infrastructure
- Data management: expertise in RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and modern BaaS/NoSQL (Supabase, MongoDB)
- Specializations: EVCS/OCPP systems, blockchain, IoT integration and accessibility compliance (WCAG/EAA)
- Languages: PHP, Python, GoLang, Ruby/Rails, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript

## Professional experience

### Gioacchino Poletto — Independent Contractor / Consultant (remote)
Italy and Spain, March 2026 – Present

Working remotely as an independent consultant on multiple projects covered by non-disclosure agreements. Client names and project details are withheld per NDA terms; see the note on confidentiality above.

### E-Tank Limited — Fractional CTO and Full stack developer
United Kingdom and Switzerland, March 2020 – March 2026

Lead technology strategy and deliver end-to-end software solutions for startups and SMEs, specializing in electric vehicle charging systems and enterprise web applications.

- Built scalable full-stack web applications using modern tech stacks, from complex database design (PostgreSQL/Supabase) to cloud deployment
- Integrated complex third-party systems including payment gateways, custom API layers, and IoT platforms
- Provided strategic technology leadership, guiding technical decisions and roadmap planning

Key achievements:
- Implemented microservices architectures on cloud infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines
- Delivered technical mentoring and strategic consulting for development teams

### YouPower AG — Fractional CTO
Mezzovico, Switzerland, 2021 – 2024

Directed technology strategy for electric vehicle charging and power balancing solutions, focusing on scalability and regulatory compliance.

- Architected comprehensive EVCS management platforms with full OCPP protocol implementation
- Delivered enterprise-grade real-time monitoring, billing systems, and user management for charging networks
- Ensured system reliability and performance under high-load conditions

Key achievements:
- Successfully deployed OCPP-compliant systems processing thousands of daily charging sessions with 99.9% uptime

### UBOT41 SA — Co-Founder and Lead developer
Grono-Lugano, Switzerland, November 2017 – May 2021

Co-founded blockchain-focused company delivering software and infrastructure services for the emerging blockchain sector.

- Established one of Switzerland's first professional cryptocurrency mining operations
- Developed custom blockchain integration solutions and smart contract implementations
- Built scalable infrastructure supporting high-performance distributed systems

### Growlab s.r.l. — Co-Founder and Fractional CTO
Civitavecchia, Italy, September 2010 – May 2021

Co-founded agile digital lab focused on delivering high-impact custom solutions for government and enterprise clients. Led technology strategy, architecture decisions, and hands-on implementation of mission-critical systems.

Notable projects:
- SE.C.O.LI (now Fast It, https://serviziconsolari.esteri.it): official portal for Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consular services abroad, serving millions of Italian citizens worldwide
- Limes: event management and disaster recovery system for consular crisis response in emergency situations
- SMinSMae: platform for electoral procedure management and verification for Italian citizens abroad

Impact: Delivered systems still in active use today, serving Italian citizens and diplomatic services globally.

### Sirol Kft — Co-Founder and Fractional CTO
Györ-Budaors, Hungary, July 2013 – January 2018

Led end-to-end technological development for sustainable urban mobility products, from concept through manufacturing e-bike, e-cargo bike, multi purpose vehicles.

- Designed and developed electric bicycles and cargo bikes integrating embedded systems and IoT technologies
- Managed complete product lifecycle: engineering, design, embedded software, and production workflows
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, engineers, and international suppliers
- Delivered market-ready products combining mechanical engineering with digital innovation

### Growlab Albania S.h.p.k. — Co-Founder and Fractional CTO
Tirana, Albania, May 2014 – December 2017

Founded independent spin-off targeting Eastern European markets. Built and managed local development teams while maintaining delivery standards for international clients.

- Established operations and recruited technical talent in emerging market
- Delivered digital solutions for EU-based clients from Albanian development center
- Managed cross-border team coordination and client relationships

### Ledit 03 S.h.p.k. — Co-Founder and Fractional CTO
Tirana, Albania, December 2012 – May 2014

Co-founded company specializing in innovative LED lighting system design and manufacturing.

- Directed technology strategy, product development, and manufacturing processes
- Integrated custom electronics, embedded systems, and production automation
- Managed supplier relationships and quality control systems

### Retos s.r.l. — Fractional CTO and Developer
Rome, Italy, September 2006 – November 2012

Software developer for Italian Ministry of Justice, delivering and maintaining mission-critical applications and central systems.

- Developed secure, scalable applications using PHP, Java, Java ME, and C#
- Contributed to systems handling sensitive judicial data with strict security requirements
- Other applications (still under NDA)

### Morgan s.p.a. — Lead developer
Formello, Rome, Italy, March 2009 – September 2010

Ruby on Rails specialist for public and private sector clients, delivering enterprise solutions, API integrations, and CMS-based websites.

Key clients: ENI, MIUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research), ICE (Italian Trade & Investment Agency)

Notable achievement: Developed world's first integration between Ruby on Rails and Liferay portal platform, with various libraries porting and creating a connector working locally as a websock.

### MEC Informatica s.r.l. — Accessibility consultant and Developer
Rome, Italy, December 2008 – March 2009

Provided accessibility consulting and .NET development for aerospace and defense sectors.

- Delivered accessibility compliance solutions for Telespazio and Augusta Westland (Leonardo)
- Ensured WCAG compliance and inclusive design implementation
- Other applications (still under NDA)

### Eustema s.p.a. — Accessibility consultant
Rome, Italy, April 2007 – December 2008

Accessibility consultant for INAIL, ensuring compliance with Italian accessibility law (Legge Stanca, 4/2004).

- Developed accessible institutional portals meeting legal requirements
- Built custom Java JSP tag libraries for rendering accessibility-compliant content
- Trained internal development teams on accessibility best practices and compliance standards

### B-Tech.net s.r.l. — Accessibility consultant and Developer
Rome, Italy, October 2006 – December 2008

Accessibility consulting for Legge Stanca (4/2004) compliance with Java and C++ development.

### DisaBike project — Accessibility advocate and Technical consultant
Civitavecchia-Latina, Italy, 2003 – 2010

Participated in groundbreaking initiative enabling people with disabilities to return to motorcycling, helping approximately 500 individuals regain independence and mobility.

- Co-authored official adaptation handbook for motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for the Italian Ministry of Transport
- Provided technical consultation on vehicle adaptations and safety modifications

Historic achievement: First Italian with a disability officially authorized to ride a motorcycle without adaptations (2005), setting precedent for inclusive mobility regulations.

### Abaco s.r.l. — Developer
Verona, Italy, June 2004 – September 2006

Java, C#, and JavaScript development for Italian Ministry of Justice projects.

Notable projects:
- Re.Ge: general register of crime reports
- Re.Ge.WEB: Italian Ministry of Justice's online system for managing the general register of crime reports
- Other applications (still under NDA)

### Various clients — Software developer and Fractional CTO
Italy, June 1994 – June 2004

Software developer serving multiple private sector clients across many industries, providing end-to-end technical ownership and strategic guidance — essentially operating as a Fractional CTO before the term existed.

## Education

- Degree in Computer Engineering (8 exams remaining), Università degli Studi of Padua, Italy, 1995
- Diploma in Accounting, Commercial Expert, Programmer, Collegio Brandolini Rota, Oderzo, Italy, 1990–1995

## Languages

- Italian: native
- English: proficient
- French: advanced
- Spanish: learning

## Certifications and training

- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Horizon 2020 European Programme PMI Instruments Training

## Publications

- "L'ombra del naviglio, un caso di Ian Haiver" (June 2025), published under pseudonym Joachim Noir. Investigative thriller set in Milan, blending art, mystery, and ancient secret societies. More info: https://joachimnoir.live
- "Credit card scam: Carge app hacked" (21.08.2021), opinion piece for Italian newspaper Newsauto.it after the Carge attack story. https://www.newsauto.it/notizie/truffa-su-carta-di-credito-app-carge-x-ricarica-auto-elettrica-2021-329229/

## On media

- "DISMO and DisaBike on Easyrider (RAI 2)" (2007): DISMO and Gioacchino Poletto presenting DisaBike project. https://youtu.be/2fRuVmW15h0
- "DISMO and DisaBike on Made in Italy (MotoTV)" (2007): DISMO and Gioacchino Poletto presenting DisaBike project. https://youtu.be/XMaK6XZssuM

## Community and social engagement

### Bambini nel Deserto Switzerland — Vice president
Grono, Switzerland, June 2023 – Present

Vice President of Bambini nel Deserto Switzerland, a humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in the world's most challenging environments. Part of an international alliance with operations in Italy, Niger, Ukraine, and Switzerland. More info: https://www.bnd.ngo