SOFTSWISS Deputy CTO Sergey Kastukevich Awarded 2025 EMEA CTO of the Year

Sergey Kastukevich Wins EMEA CTO of the Year Award

On March 27, 2025, SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of software solutions for the iGaming industry, proudly announced that its Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Sergey Kastukevich, has been honored with the title of CTO of the Year at the 2025 Oracle Excellence Awards in the EMEA region. This prestigious award recognizes individuals and companies for excellence in business innovation and technological advancements.

In the realm of technology, a CTO is not just a title but a pivotal role that drives a company's vision forward. Kastukevich's leadership has been instrumental in transforming SOFTSWISS into an innovative powerhouse. The company serves over 1,200 global brands and leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and product development.

The Oracle Excellence Awards, organized by Oracle—one of the foremost cloud and AI leaders—celebrate outstanding achievements in various sectors. Past award winners include major global corporations such as Vodafone and PayPal, highlighting the competitive landscape in which Kastukevich and SOFTSWISS now stand out.

Kastukevich’s approach emphasizes the strategic use of emerging technologies, particularly during a time when the iGaming industry faces increasing demand for security, stability, and user experience. Through his vision, SOFTSWISS has significantly reduced operational costs while increasing system reliability, ensuring that the platforms are able to deliver high-performance and a superior experience to users.

Strategic Collaboration with Oracle

Kastukevich takes great pride in SOFTSWISS’s collaboration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This partnership has empowered the company to implement innovative projects that meet both reliability and security standards. Emphasizing the diversity of OCI’s services, Kastukevich noted the benefits of using Oracle Kubernetes Engine for deploying containerized applications, which offers the scalability and flexibility that businesses require.

In addition to this, SOFTSWISS utilizes high-performance VM Instances to handle demanding workloads effectively. For improved data handling, the deployment of Object Storage ensures fast and reliable access to critical data, while continuous monitoring through Cloud Guard enhances security, addressing any potential threats to cloud resources.

The establishment of a centralized Container Image Hub further streamlines the management of applications, ensuring that SOFTSWISS remains at the forefront of technological advancement.

Kastukevich states, _“Thanks to these tools, our collaboration with Oracle OCI allows us to build highly available and scalable solutions that meet the highest security and efficiency standards.”_

Contributions to the Company and Industry

Since stepping into the role of Deputy CTO in 2020, Kastukevich has not only reinforced internal processes at SOFTSWISS but has also expanded the technology team and shaped a forward-thinking innovation strategy. This award undoubtedly stands as a testament to his efforts and the significant advancements SOFTSWISS has made in the tech space.

The recognition received from the Oracle Excellence Awards is particularly notable given the competitive nature of the EMEA market. It underscores both Kastukevich's leadership and SOFTSWISS's commitment to pioneering solutions within the iGaming sector.

This recognition marks not just a win for Kastukevich, but for the entire SOFTSWISS team as they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with technology, remaining dedicated to security, efficiency, and innovation.

For further details about this achievement, media contacts can reach out to Alena Praskuryna, PR Manager at SOFTSWISS.