The international tech industry has once again recognised Malta as a hub for innovation. Sergey Kastukevich, Deputy Chief Technology Officer at SOFTSWISS, was named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Year in EMEA at the 2025 Oracle Excellence Awards.
The Oracle Excellence Awards celebrate the best in business and technological innovation, honouring professionals who leverage emerging technologies to drive industry progress. This recognition highlights Malta’s growing reputation as a hub for tech excellence, with SOFTSWISS playing a key role in positioning the country on the global stage.
With its head office in Malta, SOFTSWISS is a global technology provider specialising in high-performance, secure, and scalable platforms supporting more than 1,200 brands worldwide. Kastukevich’s achievement underscores the company’s contributions to technological advancements that extend beyond its own operations to benefit the broader iGaming and tech sectors.
Sergey Kastukevich commented on the award: “We take pride in our successful collaboration with Oracle OCI, which enables us to implement innovative projects with high reliability and security. This recognition is not only a personal achievement but also a testament to the incredible talent and technological expertise we have in Malta.”
SOFTSWISS leverages a comprehensive suite of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services to ensure performance, scalability, and security across its operations. From deploying containerised applications with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) to utilising high-performance virtual machines and advanced cloud security measures, the company remains at the forefront of technological development.
Malta has long been a strategic location for global tech firms, attracting top talent and fostering an environment that encourages digital innovation. Kastukevich’s recognition at the Oracle Excellence Awards reinforces the country’s position as a leading technology and business hub in Europe.
Kastukevich’s role at SOFTSWISS since 2020 has been instrumental in strengthening internal processes, expanding the technology team, and shaping the company’s long-term innovation strategy. His leadership in adopting cutting-edge cloud technologies reflects a broader trend of Maltese-based firms investing in next-generation digital solutions.
This international recognition further solidifies Malta’s status as a competitive player in the global tech landscape, showcasing the calibre of professionals and companies operating from the island.
