As CTO and Co-founder, I spearheaded the technical vision and full-stack development of our mental health platform, architecting scalable solutions and leading cross-functional teams. This role combined product innovation with operational leadership, driving both technological advancement and overall company growth.

• ↳Developed a full-stack mental health platform that scaled from zero to 2,000+ customers, creating intuitive solutions that connect and support users
• ↳Built a custom video platform on Kubernetes that scales dynamically, powering seamless connections for 700 weekly users
• ↳Led a cross-functional team of three developers and a UI/UX designer, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality, on-time solutions
• ↳Worked closely with psychologists to conceptualize and refine the product, incorporating clinical insights to ensure the platform effectively addresses mental health needs
• ↳Designed and deployed a centralized data lake, facilitating efficient data aggregation and analytics to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance product improvements
• ↳Took on multiple roles across the organization—including fundraising, customer support, and daily operations—to build the company from the ground up, demonstrating versatility and entrepreneurial spirit

As Co-founder, I drove the technical and product strategy, empowering startups to transform ideas into market-ready solutions. I led cross-functional teams to develop scalable MVPs and innovative platforms, from COVID-19 testing systems to digital health applications, that significantly streamlined operations and enhanced user experience.

• ↳Successfully advised and co-developed three startups, focusing on product development and scoping that led to successful MVP launches and market entries.
• ↳Designed and built a scalable platform for efficient COVID-19 testing in the Cologne region, significantly optimizing testing processes.
• ↳Developed an intuitive and scalable medical history application for clinics, streamlining patient intake processes and boosting practice efficiency.

Designed and implemented innovative, data-driven architectures to streamline enterprise processes and drive digital transformation. Collaborated across teams to integrate advanced technologies, ensuring efficient operations and data integrity.

• ↳Led the implementation of multiple use cases on Palantir Foundry, demonstrating mastery in master data management and data quality by establishing over 100 rules for a comprehensive digital twin. Proficient in process mining and conducting in-depth data analyses to optimize supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• ↳Served as Product Owner and lead developer for an all-encompassing internal tool for production requests, purchase orders, and NDAs, successfully supporting over 500 users and streamlining the entire purchase-to-pay process.
• ↳Spearheaded a cross-departmental IIoT initiative, pioneering the development of a state-of-the-art digital twin to drive digital transformation across the organization.

Conducted research on digital transformation in the automotive industry.

• ↳Development of Cloud/Edge Applications: Created solutions for fault analysis in the production of electric drive systems.
• ↳Scalable ML Architecture: Designed a scalable architecture for machine learning-driven cloud/edge workflows.
• ↳Self-Optimizing ML Workflow: Developed a self-optimizing machine learning workflow for image recognition in IIoT devices.

Supported research projects in digital manufacturing.

• ↳Led the development of innovative prototypes for industrial clients, including a successful pilot project with BMW involving drones in production facilities and the creation of fully automated tool trolleys that follow workers.

Gained practical experience in automation and robotics.

• ↳Automated a laser line scanner and a shielding gas system in a production facility
• ↳Developed networks for point cloud applications to optimize weld seam planning

Developed web applications for enterprise clients.

• ↳Developed web applications for management consulting.