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Chris Deguara

Product & Automation Specialist

On-demand
Mosta, MT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Chris

I’m a Product & Automation Developer helping businesses save time, reduce costs, and scale efficiently by building custom software, automation tools, and digital products tailored to their needs. From workflow automation to fully functional SaaS solutions, I turn ideas into reliable, efficient, and scalable systems that make a real impact.

What I offer:

  • Custom software and digital product development
  • Workflow automation and process optimisation
  • Technical consulting and problem-solving for complex challenges
  • SaaS product creation, maintenance, and scaling

I focus on delivering solutions that work seamlessly, reduce manual effort, and drive measurable results, helping your business grow without adding overhead.
  • Maltese

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Italian

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Borg Galea & Associates
    Head of IT
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 6 months)
    As Head of IT, I am responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the company's IT operations. This includes overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system administration, as well as planning and implementing technology initiatives to support business goals. I manage external IT service providers to ensure high-quality support and project delivery, while maintaining the performance, reliability, and security of all IT systems.
  • Betsson Group
    Senior Engineering Team Lead
    September 2023 - January 2025 (1 year and 4 months)
    As a Senior Engineering Team Lead, I manage a team of software engineers and QA engineers on the Betsson's Personal Account Management (PAM) core platform. I also liaise with the product and architecture teams in order to ensure that the business and technical initiatives are properly planned and delivered. I am also involved with the general engineering strategy within the department.
  • HandsOn Systems
    Chief Technology Officer & Head of Software
    October 2021 - August 2023 (1 year and 10 months)
    As CTO and Head of Software, I am responsible for developing and executing the company’s
    technical strategy. This includes identifying new technologies, evaluating their potential benefits and
    risks, and making recommendations on which technologies to implement. I also provide technical
    leadership and expertise to the organisation. This includes managing the development and
    deployment of new technology solutions, overseeing the work of the technical team, and ensuring that
    the company's technology infrastructure is up-to-date and secure. I am also responsible for driving
    innovation in the company. This includes researching emerging technologies and collaborating with
    other departments to identify areas where technology can be used to improve business processes
    and customer experiences. I am also responsible for managing the company's technology budget and
    allocating resources to ensure that technology investments are aligned with the company's goals and
    priorities. I was also responsible for the recruitment and setting up of various teams spanning multiple
    countries. These include software developers, QA engineers and DevOps engineers. I also ensure
    the general well-being of the tech team and ensure that they are constantly motivated in order to
    achieve the company’s goals.

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Education

  • BSc Computer Science
    University of London
    2014
    BSc Computer Science
  • University of London

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