Marco Cioni
Founder & Principal Data Engineering Consultant
Marco Cioni is a Principal Data Engineering Consultant and founder of Sobryte Solutions, specialising in SQL Server performance optimisation, data platform stabilisation, and regulatory-grade reporting systems.
With over 20 years’ experience across financial services, fintech, and consultancy-led environments, he has held senior engineering roles at organisations including Revolut, Simon-Kucher & Partners, and C. Hoare & Co — the UK’s oldest privately owned bank — where he leads initiatives to modernise regulatory reporting and strengthen core data platforms.
His work centres on resolving complex technical bottlenecks, reducing operational risk, and enabling internal teams to regain clarity and control over evolving data estates.
Experience Highlights
- Deep SQL Server expertise spanning performance tuning, complex T-SQL development, ETL design, and dimensional data modelling
- Design and delivery of Azure-based data platforms with strong focus on Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Design and implementation of regulatory and financial reporting pipelines within banking and fintech environments, where auditability and controls are critical
- Proven track record operating in both consultancy and in-house leadership roles across enterprise and growth organisations
Why Work With Sobryte
- Senior-level, hands-on technical depth — not advisory at arm’s length
- Experience operating within regulated and high-accountability environments
- Pragmatic engagement style focused on clarity and tangible outcomes
- Ability to operate across engineering and stakeholder boundaries
- Short, focused engagements designed to unblock teams quickly
Approach
Engagements are structured around clearly defined objectives, combining hands-on engineering with architectural oversight. The aim is to resolve immediate technical constraints while strengthening long-term platform resilience.
Work is delivered collaboratively alongside internal engineering, finance, and stakeholder teams — ensuring solutions are understood, owned, and maintainable beyond the engagement itself.
Based in London, Marco supports organisations across the UK and Europe through focused advisory, performance optimisation, and targeted modernisation initiatives.
Discuss an Engagement
If you are facing performance constraints, platform risk, or modernisation decisions, initial discussions are welcomed to explore scope and determine whether targeted support would be beneficial.