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I’m part of the AI Architecture team at SAP, where we shape the AI Technology Strategy and ensure architectural alignment for the development and integration of AI features across the company. Our team monitors the latest research and trends in AI to drive innovation and keep the AI Architecture at SAP at the forefront of technological advancements. Prior to this role, I worked as a Chief Development Architect at SAP, leading efforts to engineer AI-driven features that delivered significant value to our customers using the SAP Market Communication Cloud for Utilities SaaS solution. With extensive experience in cloud-native software development, I leveraged the SAP Business Technology Platform, including Kyma runtime and fully managed Kubernetes clusters, to build scalable and efficient solutions.I am passionate about clean structures, efficiency, and transparency, with a focus on creating robust and future-proof system architectures. My commitment to software craftsmanship, combined with agile development principles, has been a cornerstone of my success. In addition to my technical expertise, I have led diverse international teams, consistently delivering high-impact projects and products for some of SAP’s large enterprise customers.

Listed skills include Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Integration, and 16 others.

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  Universität Augsburg

  Master'S Degree