In this episode, we explore the role of the CTO, the challenges of tech recruitment, and the fast‑moving world of FinTech.
Our host, Paul Dolega, talks with Gilberto Taccari, CTO at ToT. With a PhD in Computer Engineering and over ten years of experience, Gilberto combines technical depth with business strategy. His career spans consultancy for major Italian banks, leadership at FinTech startups, and building high‑performing teams in competitive markets.
Guided by a “build it right” philosophy, Gilberto shares how sustainable growth, smart hiring, and sound technology decisions can influence the future of finance.
Beyond the Commit is brought to you by VirtusLab & SoftwareMill, spotlighting CTOs and senior engineers through candid, conversation‑driven stories.
Chapters:
00:00 - 01:22 - Intro
01:23 - 03:46 - Gilberto's background
03:47 - 22:40 - Fintech industry
22:41 - 28:49 - Typescript stack
28:50 - 56:59 - Tech recruitment
57:00 - 1:05:02 - Inclusiveness
1:05:03 - 1:12:24 - AI assisted development
1:12:25 - 1:22:49 - Future of the software developer profession
1:22:50 - 1:49:04 - Working with software implementation partners
1:49:05 - 2:07:04 - Joining the company as a CTO
2:07:05 - 2:10:01 - Parting thought
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