As a Senior Software Architect and Principal Consultant at esentri, I focus on guiding the software development lifecycle from start to finish for our clients. My role involves designing and implementing architectural solutions, offering technical guidance to development teams, and staying closely involved in coding to ensure we deliver quality results. I’m comfortable navigating between hands-on development and strategic consulting, working to meet client needs and drive projects forward in a practical, effective way.

As the Head of Backend Development at Pixum, I was primarily responsible for leading my team and guiding the development of the backend department. In addition, I played an active role on the leadership team, contributing to the broader growth and strategic direction of the organization. My focus was on helping team members identify their strengths and areas for improvement, enabling them to achieve their professional and personal goals.I fostered a culture of open feedback, believing that constructive input was essential for upholding Pixum's values and driving team success. One of our significant achievements was migrating a monolithic application to a modern microservice-based architecture, which aligned us more closely with industry best practices and enhanced our efficiency.In my leadership role, I brought my technical expertise to bear on organizational challenges, helping to shape our overall strategy and ensuring that our technical direction was robust. By setting clear development objectives, I empowered the backend team to consistently deliver high-quality results.

As an Expert Lead at OBI, I provided technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams, acting as a mentor, moderator, and sparring partner. My role involved supporting and facilitating technical projects, helping teams overcome cross-team challenges to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.In addition to my technical support, I focused on developing and expanding the team's technical knowledge through training sessions, guilds, and collaborative events. I also coordinated with external developers to drive innovation and enhance our technical capabilities. My active participation in both internal and external tech events and talks helped to promote collaboration and showcased OBI’s commitment to industry leadership.Through these efforts, I contributed to the growth of the engineering community at OBI and helped strengthen our presence in the industry, building a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable technical leader.

As the Team Lead for Software Development at BetterDoc, I led the development of a comprehensive in-house software suite for managing patient and case data, integrating with multiple external systems and partners.In this role, I guided a team of six developers in a fully remote setup, working closely with the product development team. I was responsible for establishing architectural guidelines, coordinating with other departments, and managing our infrastructure on AWS.Our team successfully implemented a microservice architecture using Ruby on Rails and Elixir, supported by Kubernetes (AWS EKS), CircleCI, AWS, and Terraform. These efforts resulted in a scalable, efficient system that enhanced patient data management and streamlined workflows across the organization.

As an Architect Software Engineering / Manager Technology at Publicis Sapient, I had the privilege to work on key projects for prominent clients, including Deutsche Lufthansa and Deutsche Post DHL.At Lufthansa, I took on the technical ownership of the entire development and release process for the Lufthansa Mobile Experience, covering both the mobile website and native apps. Leading a distributed team across Cologne, Munich, and Gurgaon (India), I was deeply involved in business analysis, requirements engineering, and the evaluation and prototyping of new features. My work included implementing essential functionalities like mobile check-in, mobile booking, and the personal travel assistant (flight monitor), while also ensuring seamless integration of the mobile landscape into Lufthansa's broader IT ecosystem. The technologies I worked with included Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Apache Camel, and various mobile platforms.For Deutsche Post DHL, I was responsible for the architecture and development of the unified pricing and quoting system for the "Get a Quote" Customer Journey. My role involved business consulting, requirements engineering, and providing support to account management and client services. I also served as the primary technical contact for the client. The system was built on a microservice architecture utilizing Java and Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Microsoft Azure.

As a Senior Software Engineer at anderScore, I played a key role in the development of the Securities Accounting Management System (SAMS-online) for our client WestLB/Portigon. This project involved replacing a legacy COBOL application with a greenfield implementation, using Java and Spring for the backend and GWT/GXT for the frontend.My responsibilities included analyzing the legacy system, designing the architecture for the new solution, and overseeing its implementation. I managed the technical aspects of the project and served as the primary contact for the client, ensuring that their needs were met throughout the development process.The project utilized technologies such as Java, Spring, Hibernate, and GWT/GXT to deliver a modern, efficient solution that met the client’s requirements.

As the Head of Development at Xsite, I was brought on board to assess and modernize the company’s in-house ecommerce platform. My role involved a deep analysis of the existing software landscape, consulting with business stakeholders, and aligning the platform’s evolution with industry trends to ensure a future-proof solution.I spent considerable time evaluating the current state of the platform and identifying opportunities for improvement. This led to the prototyping of a completely new solution based on modern technologies such as Java and Spring. My approach was always rooted in practicality and collaboration, working closely with other departments to ensure that the new platform would meet the company’s broader business objectives.In addition to leading the development team, I was responsible for overseeing the entire software development process—from design through to deployment. This experience reinforced my belief in the importance of combining technical excellence with a clear understanding of business needs, a principle that has guided my work throughout my career.

As a Software Engineer at SCOOP, I had the opportunity to work on key projects for two clients: T-Mobile and Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen.For T-Mobile, I was part of the team responsible for the Voucher Management System (VoMS), which handled the management of all prepaid contracts and usage for the company, including charging and consumption. My role involved architecting and implementing the central application, as well as preparing for its rollout across five European subsidiaries. This included the complex task of migrating historical data from legacy systems. The project utilized technologies such as Java, Hibernate, Oracle, Siemens IN systems SCP/SEP, and Swing.For Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen, I was involved in re-implementing the press archive for the prime minister of North Rhine-Westphalia. This project entailed developing a web application to replace a legacy offline system and migrating decades of press articles into the new system. As the primary client contact, I was responsible for the architecture and implementation of the solution, using technologies including Java, Spring, Hibernate, Hibernate Search, and Apache Lucene.