Davide Cantoni
Founder of Candoo · Interim & Fractional CTO
I lead every Candoo engagement directly: technical leadership, architecture, and hands-on implementation. I take ownership, communicate clearly, decide fast, and challenge assumptions when needed. For larger projects, I scale with vetted specialists.
Background
Started as an architectural draftsman (2003–2007), graduating with an award of excellence. This foundation in structured thinking and project coordination directly shapes how I approach software architecture today.
Transitioned to software development in 2008. Over 18 years building web systems across Switzerland, Dubai, and the UAE. From full-stack developer to CTO of a subsidiary, to Lead Frontend Developer at Property Finder (7 countries, team of 10+), to Deputy Head of Development at Ringier.
Founded Candoo in December 2019 to provide technical leadership and hands-on delivery for companies that need senior expertise without the overhead of a traditional agency.
Career Highlights
What Sets Me Apart
- Multilingual: German, Italian, English, Swiss German (native/bilingual)
- 18 years of Swiss tech networking. All work comes from relationships
- Former architectural draftsman: systems thinking, structure, long-term planning
- Early adopter: built SSR React in production in 2015, before Next.js existed
- Product builder: Swiss Transcribe proves business + technical skills
- Comfortable at C-Level. I communicate with executive management directly
Location & Work Style
Based in Graubünden, 1h from Zurich.
Pragmatic, calm, hands-on. I focus on scalability, sustainability, and real business impact, avoiding trends that don't create long-term value.
Certifications
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2018, renewed 2025)
- Zend Certified Engineer (2010)
Work with Candoo
When you hire Candoo, you work directly with me. No account managers, no juniors. Senior leadership on every project.
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