Harald Nekvasil

About

Product Owner with a strong background in software architecture, specializing in platforms and frameworks. 30+ years in IT across payments (fraud management, e-commerce) and intralogistics. Experienced in building scalable, cloud-native solutions and leading cross-functional teams. I bridge business and engineering—turning complex technical concepts into clear product value and actionable priorities.

Experience

• Product Owner (Software Architect) at SSI SCHÄFER
  Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Own and prioritize the WAMAS platform backend component backlog • Align stakeholders on product strategy and business goals • Define platform architecture in collaboration with engineering • Ensure a scalable and secure foundation for the WAMAS product family

• Principal Architect at ACI Worldwide
  Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Contributed to strategic cloud-native payments hub (ACI Connetic) • Focus on modern architecture and scalable platform design

• ACI Worldwide (Austria) GmbH (8 yrs 7 mos)
  • Principal Architect
    May 2021 - Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Guided teams to deliver customer value through strong architecture • Led system integration and modernization initiatives

  • Senior Architect
    Jan 2017 - May 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Designed real-time fraud management systems (cloud-native stack) • Built platform capabilities (Open APIs, PSD2, OAuth2) • Drove DevOps and automation across delivery pipeline • Mentored engineers and provided technical leadership

• Contractor at ACI Worldwide
  Sep 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Worked on Universal Payments framework • Supported adoption across internal projects

• Distra Pty Ltd (7 yrs 8 mos)
  • Contractor
    Nov 2007 - Aug 2012 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Senior Developer / Consultant — Payments (incl. UK Faster Payments)

  • Software Engineer
    Jan 2005 - Oct 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Developed end-user applications • Worked on enterprise application integration and data security