Frank Di Mauro
Frank Di Mauro is a versatile IT Project Manager and seasoned leader with 25 years of experience in the SaaS industry, specialising in delivering projects on time and budget. Leveraging Agile and Scrum methodologies, Frank has led complex, cross-functional projects from concept through deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and resources availability.
With roles including Founder, COO and CTO, Frank has successfully built and scaled technology-driven businesses, combining hands-on expertise with strategic oversight. As the founder of Live IT and HaYa Chat, he has directed all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial planning, technical architecture, and team coordination to resource management, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication. Frank’s deep knowledge of SaaS models, cloud infrastructure, and systems integration empowers him to lead diverse teams in creating and delivering projects. His adaptable leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement make him a strong fit for contract roles requiring a project leader who can bridge technology and business needs to deliver value at every stage.
- Co-founder/COO/CFO – 2013-2018
- Board member – 2018 – 2024
- Founder/CEO – 2018 – Current
Frank is an ideal candidate for Project Managing technical projects. With a proven track record of founding and scaling two startups, he brings the expertise to drive projects through the whole Software Development Lifecycle from concept through launch and beyond, ensuring continued success and delivering on stakeholder objectives at every stage of the process.
Experience
Founder - HaYaChat.com Ltd
hayachat.com – hayaorg.com
2018 – current
In 2018, Frank Di Mauro founded HaYaChat.com, an anonymous messaging platform designed for whistleblowers. As founder, Frank led the end-to-end architecture and design of the platform, focusing on robust technical infrastructure and maximising development on limited budgets. Serving as both Project Manager and Scrum Master, he utilised an Agile framework to guide the full development lifecycle, including the planning, testing, and deployment phases.
Frank also managed client feedback and implemented key updates, working closely with high-profile clients like the Financial Times and Politico to tailor the platform to user needs.
Managing both the Project Architecture and the SDLC, HaYa was brought to market on time and within budget.
- Financial Times article: “The fake hitman, the crypto king and a wild revenge plan gone bad“.
- Politico Finance HaYa Org page
Izabella Kaminska talks about how she uses HaYa for anonymous tips on her news blog the-blindspot.com
Since launching HaYa Frank has also worked in part-time positions with organisations that supported HaYa and needed Frank's Project Management skills.
Fractional CTO – The-BlindSpot.com – Financial News
the-blindspot.com
2022 – current
As the fractional CTO for The-BlindSpot.com, Frank spearheaded the creation of a subscription-based news blog, managing the entire project lifecycle from concept to launch. Leveraging his project management expertise, he effectively coordinated the development process, managing 3rd party vendors and ensuring seamless integration of features and functionalities to support a subscription business model.
He also set-up and manages all the collaborative tools such as Google Workspace to allow The Blind Spot team to operate efficiently.
Fractional CTO – Parrhesia.org.uk – Whistleblowing Think Tank
www.parrhesia.org.uk
2021 – 2024
As the fractional CTO for Parrhesia.org.uk, Frank managed the website’s development, established Google Workspace, and recruited third-party contractors for specialised services like podcasting and web streaming. As FCTO, he managed ongoing website enhancements, implemented procedures for risk management and best practices as well as training and supporting Parrhesia employees on utilising Google Workspace.
Co-founder/COO/CFO - Live IT Group Ltd
liveit.io
2013 – 2018 – Co-founder/COO/CFO
2018 – 2024 – Board member
In 2013, Frank Di Mauro founded Live It Group, a SaaS ticketing platform, where he led the end-to-end project management and development of the platform from inception to launch. Utilising Agile and Scrum methodologies, Frank oversaw the full project lifecycle, from initial system architecture and technical infrastructure design to user interface creation, ensuring each phase aligned with business requirements, budgeting and strategic goals.
As project manager, he effectively coordinated cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and third-party vendors, maintaining project momentum, meeting deadlines, and keeping development on budget. Frank implemented key Agile principles to streamline workflows, enhance team productivity, and facilitate regular feedback loops, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability throughout the development process.
In his dual roles as COO and CFO, Frank also managed the company’s financial strategy, overseeing fundraising, budgeting, and forecasting to support sustainable growth. His combined expertise in technical project management, strategic planning, and financial oversight brought the complex Live IT SaaS projects to successful completion and continuous operation due to the implementation of an experienced IT team.
Co-founder - Di Mauro Investments Ltd
dmi27.com
1998 – Current
In 1998, Frank Di Mauro founded Di Mauro Investments as a website development company, where he took on full responsibility for the development, design, and maintenance of client websites. Since 2001, he has expanded the company into a comprehensive IT development and consultancy platform, serving clients across finance, construction, and law sectors in Europe and the Middle East.
In his role as project manager and consultant, Frank provided end-to-end IT solutions, including technical architecture, project planning, and Agile-driven development. He led the setup and management of IT departments for clients, overseeing all aspects of recruitment, team leadership, and resource allocation.
His expertise in both IT consultancy and project management has enabled clients to build resilient IT infrastructures that align with their strategic business goals.
Clients included:
- Orascom Construction
- OCI
- EFG Hermes
- Abu Dhabi – ADNOC
- Abu Dhabi – ADGAS
- BP
- Mowlem Construction
- Pfizer
- AstraZeneca
Skills
Management
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Department Head
- Key Staff Recruitment
IT Project Management
- Project Architecting
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Agile
- Scrum Master
- Process Optimisation
Technical
- Cloud Computing
- Webapp Development
- Office Productivity Suites
- Systems Integration
- Automation
Education
BSc Honours in Architecture Planning & Building
University College London 1994
