Mario Gil

Ever since I was a child disassembling toys, I've felt the need to understand how things work to build them better. This curiosity led me to engineering and software development, where every day I build solutions that aim to make life easier.

But life taught me that the most complex engineering is that of oneself. A personal pact led me to transform a 135 kg physique into that of a high-performance athlete, discovering in running a passion for overcoming limits I never imagined.

My own journey of self-improvement drove me to professionalize my passion for helping others. As a Triathlon Coach certified by FETRI, I guide athletes to improve their technique and efficiency. This passion culminated in 2022 when, along with some friends, I founded our own sports club, Funtastic Race, of which I am president. A space to share, compete, and grow together.

My professional career has evolved from hands-on development to strategic leadership. From my beginnings as a freelance developer to leading projects in innovative startups, my goal has always been the same: to provide value through technology and to work in teams where collaboration and passion are the main drivers.

Experience

• Fittest Freakest (2019 - Present): As CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and COO (Chief Operations Officer), my role goes beyond code. I now define the company's technological and operational strategy, leading teams and ensuring the business vision is executed with maximum efficiency. A combination of management, technology, and process optimization.
• Prink (2015 – 2019): I immersed myself in the world of SaaS and Cloud Computing, working as a programmer and providing technical support, which gave me a 360º view of the product lifecycle.
• Code and Fun (2013 – 2014): I developed web and mobile applications for third parties, specializing in scalability and code analysis.
• AddFleet (2011 – 2013): I had the opportunity to work on large-scale geographic management platforms like GooTaxi and the mountain rescue app Alpify.
• Freelance (2009 – 2011): My beginnings, where I did everything: Full-Stack Developer, web designer, and technical support. The best possible school.

Key Skills

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Angular, Liquid.
• Backend: Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, API REST.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• CMS & E-commerce: Prestashop, Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce.
• Others: SEO/SEM, Design (Photoshop, Illustrator), SCRUM, Testing, QA, Agile.

Education

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Management specialization - FIB, UPC Barcelona (2015)
• CISCO CCNA 4 - Cisco Networking Academy (2010)
• Advanced Technician in Information Systems Administration - XALOC (2010)

From the Logic of Code to Athletic Resilience

Hi, I'm Mario. My story is a journey of transformation. Since I was a child, my world revolved around mechanics and engineering; at 12, I programmed my first game. It was clear my future was in building with code, but that dedication also brought a weight problem that stayed with me for years.

Life tested me with the loss of my mother, one of my great pillars. Shortly after, I met my soulmate, and together with her, I made the decision that would change everything: we made a pact to transform our lives.

With my university studies completed, I could focus on that pact. It was then that I discovered running. Not just as a sport, but as a tool for self-improvement. In less than 9 months, I went from 135 kg to 75 kg. I fulfilled a dream I had always wanted to share with my mother, and even though she was no longer there, I felt I achieved it for her too.

That transformation went beyond the physical. The sport brought me out of my shyness, opened me up to the world, and connected me with incredible people. My performance led me to be sponsored by brands like Nike, Canyon, and Banco Santander, something I had never dreamed of.

My professional career also evolved. I left behind environments where I didn't feel valued to join a startup where the team and the passion for what you do come first. A place where, curiously, being passionate about sports was a requirement.

Looking back, I see how sport and development have fed off each other. The discipline of an athlete makes me a better leader, and the logic of a programmer helps me face every strategic challenge. This passion for sports has led me to take another step, getting certified as a triathlon coach by FETRI. But I felt I could create something bigger. So, in 2022, along with a group of friends, I founded the Funtastic Race sports club, a project I now lead as president, which aims to build a community based on effort and passion.

Today, my life is divided between leading the technology of a great company and building a community of athletes. This journey feels like a dream, and my biggest goal is to keep building, running, and above all, never stop dreaming.

If my story or my professional profile resonates with you, if you have a project in mind, or simply want to connect, don't hesitate to write to me. I am always open to new collaborations and meeting passionate people.

From Zero to One: Building an Ecosystem

My career is a reflection of my passions: building robust solutions and pushing limits. Each project has been a training ground where I've applied the discipline of an athlete to technological challenges, specializing in the intersection that I am most passionate about: Retail and High-Performance Sports. These are some of the milestones of my journey.

Funtastic Race

Tagline: Creating a Digital Sports Ecosystem from Scratch.

My Role: As President and co-founder, I led not only the creation of the club but the development of its entire digital ecosystem: website, mobile app for members, process automation, and social media strategy. A 360º project that unites community, sport, and technology.

Technologies/Keys: Leadership, Project Management, App Development, Digital Marketing, Community.

Wodabox

Tagline: Strategic Relaunch of a Benchmark E-commerce.

My Role: I orchestrated the complete redefinition of the Shopify store, one of the most recognized in its niche. My work focused on optimizing the user experience (UX/UI), improving the platform's architecture, and aligning technology with new business objectives to boost sales and loyalty.

Technologies/Keys: Shopify, Liquid, CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization), UX/UI, E-commerce Management.

Fittest Freakest

Tagline: Transforming an E-commerce into a Market Leader.

My Role: I was a key player in the platform's migration and evolution, redesigning the online market to position the brand as a benchmark. My focus was on the maximum optimization of operations and technology to support exponential growth and high-performance logistics.

Technologies/Keys: Technical Leadership (CTO), Operations (COO), Magento, Process Optimization, Scalability.

Prink Box

Tagline: Development of a SaaS Tool for Franchise Management.

My Role: I programmed a comprehensive SaaS platform from scratch for the Prink franchisee network. The tool allowed for the management of inventories, orders, POS, repairs (RMA), and included the innovative "Shop Mate" module to capture lost sales, radically optimizing the network's operations.

Technologies/Keys: SaaS, PHP, MySQL, Inventory Management, POS, API REST.

Nutricion Eapa

Tagline: Digitalization of a Local Business.

My Role: I carried out the complete creation of an online store from scratch for a neighborhood business, using PrestaShop. A project that demonstrated how technology can empower local commerce and open new business avenues.

Technologies/Keys: Prestashop, E-commerce, SME Digitalization.

Alpify

Tagline: Technology at the Service of Mountain Safety.

My Role: I participated in the development of this geolocation app that became a vital tool for medical assistance on ski slopes, directly connected to 112 emergency services. A project where software reliability had a direct impact on people's safety.

Technologies/Keys: Geolocation, Mobile Apps, Emergency Services Integration.

Gootaxi

Tagline: Pioneer in Taxi Fleet Management.

My Role: Within the AddFleet team, I was responsible for programming all the management tools (control panels) for Gootaxi, one of the world's first apps for ordering a taxi. This panel was used by taxi chains and even by Cabify in its early days, laying the foundation for modern fleet management.

Technologies/Keys: Management Panels, PHP, JavaScript, Geolocation, APIs.

The Future: My Next Challenge

What does the future hold? My journey doesn't stop. The next big challenge is to merge my worlds into one place: leading my own high-performance apparel brand. My mission is to apply technology to make sport more accessible and enhance the performance of thousands of people, giving back to the running and triathlon community everything it has given me.

My approach as a coach is different. I don't see training as a series of repetitions, but as a personal optimization algorithm. I apply the same analytical mindset that I use as a CTO to build software, but focused on the human body: I analyze technique, measure data, and optimize every detail to enhance each athlete's performance. Because we are not all the same, each person needs their own adaptations.

Technical Specialization

• National Triathlon Coach - Certified by FETRI (2023)
• Technical Analysis of Running and Cycling
• Energy Efficiency Improvement
• Biomechanical Optimization
• Data-Driven Planning

Coaching Experience

• Corredors.cat (2025 - Present)
  As a coach, my focus is on optimizing efficiency and biomechanics in amateur athletes to maximize their performance and prevent injuries.
• Corresolidaris (2024 - Present)
  I collaborate as a coach specializing in performance and sports technique, helping the club's athletes prepare for their most ambitious goals.
• Funtastic Race (2023 - Present)
  As Technical Director and Head Coach of the club I co-founded, I design and execute the training methodology for all categories, from beginners to high-performance.
• Fun Runners (2018 – 2020)
  My first steps as a coach in the Baix Llobregat, where I discovered my passion for helping others achieve their sports goals and laid the foundations of my current philosophy.

Looking to improve?

If you are an athlete or a club looking to take your performance to the next level through a technical, measured, and personalized approach, let's talk.