Leading Digital Excellence

My name is Marcio Parente, I was born in Porto, Portugal in 1976, currently living in Zug, Switzerland.

I have gained my knowledgeable as an IT expert over two decades of experience in software product delivery, and I have always had a strong interest in developing high-quality software and remaining up to date on the latest technological developments. Because of my extensive knowledge in serverless cloud architectures as well as continuous delivery pipelines, I am an invaluable asset to any team.

But my interests go much beyond what I do for a living. In addition to this, I have the spirit of an explorer and the ability to fly at an altitude of 10,000 metres and dive to a depth of 100 metres. Even in the frenetic environment of the information technology industry, I can keep a level head and keep my attention focused on the work at hand because to the adventurous spirit that I have. This has been very beneficial to me in my professional life.

I consider myself to be a natural leader, and as such, I am always seeking for new ways to disrupt the status quo and take on additional duties. Because of my strong interpersonal skills and my ability to connect effectively with people at all levels, I have been able to achieve a great deal of professional success thus far in my career.

I am always motivated by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and the want to better myself, and I am always seeking for fresh problems to solve. I am constantly motivated to challenge myself to reach new heights and accomplish great things, regardless of whether I am engaged in labouring over a difficult software project or venturing into the depths of the ocean.

I have always been lured to the excitement of new experiences. I devoted a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to each of my activities, which included rock climbing, photography, travelling, and coding.

I made the decision to combine my interests and set off on a journey during which I would photograph the splendour of the world via the lens of my camera while simultaneously challenging myself to climb to new heights.

I couldn't help but experience a feeling of success and pleasure as I travelled to gorgeous locales and ascended tough cliffs throughout my time there. But for me, it was much more than simply the physical accomplishment. It was about making a connection with the natural world and capturing the beauty of nature in its untouched, unspoiled state via my photography.

When I got back to my house, I put my coding talents to use by coming up with new ideas, developing them further, and sharing them with the rest of the world.

But the friendships and connections I made along the road were by far the most rewarding aspect of the whole experience. The friends I made while climbing the rock face and while I was travelling quickly became like family to me, and the experiences we produced together will be ingrained in my mind for the rest of my life.

In the end, it wasn't the interests in and of themselves that were important; rather, it was the feelings and relationships that they sparked in me. And I am thankful for each and every one of those moments.

I don't just manage teams—I develop strategies that empower highly capable individuals to deliver exceptional results.

My approach combines servant leadership with data-driven decision-making. I believe in:

• → Empowering teams to own their decisions and outcomes
• → Strategic thinking balanced with tactical execution
• → Continuous improvement through empirical methods and metrics
• → De-risking delivery with vertical slices through the architectural stack

An explorer at heart: 193,000+ photographs, rock climbing, flying, diving.

The perspective gained from seeing the world through different lenses informs how I approach leadership—with patience, timing, and vision.

Just as photography requires seeing from multiple angles, leadership demands the ability to view challenges through different perspectives. Whether at 10,000 meters altitude or 100 meters below the ocean surface, I've learned that the best solutions come from changing your viewpoint.