Giovanni Marescalchi
About Giovanni Marescalchi
Giovanni Marescalchi serves as the Managing Director of Engineering at Thought Machine, where he leads the Vault Core engineering department. He has a background in software engineering, having previously held positions at Winton Group and Thought Machine, and holds advanced degrees in Computing and Computer Science.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Giovanni Marescalchi serves as the Managing Director of Engineering at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the Vault Core engineering department, overseeing the product strategy and development of the company's core banking engine, Vault Core. His leadership is instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring the successful implementation of engineering initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Thought Machine
Prior to his current role, Giovanni Marescalchi held several positions at Thought Machine. He started as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018, then advanced to Tech Lead Manager from 2018 to 2020, and subsequently served as Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he initiated the Payments team, significantly expanding its size from 3 to 50 engineers, demonstrating his capability in team building and project management.
Career Background at Winton Group
Giovanni Marescalchi began his career in finance at Winton Group, where he worked from 2014 to 2017. He initially served as a Software Engineer for two years, followed by a year as a Service Engineer. His work involved developing and maintaining both front office and back office systems, as well as contributing to the research platform, which provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering within the finance sector.
Education and Qualifications
Giovanni Marescalchi holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Computing and Software Engineering from Imperial College London. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Università degli Studi di Parma. Additionally, he completed his high school education with a diploma in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Istituto Tecnico Industriale, indirizzo Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni Carlo Cattaneo.