Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Results-driven Technical Leader with expertise in software engineering, architecture, and management. Proficient in Microservices, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Java, Kubernetes and Agile methodologies. As Head of Engineering at objego GmbH, I successfully improved software infrastructure, implemented modern engineering practices, and led a team of 10 engineers and 2 leads to drive business growth. Previously, at Zalando SE, I worked as an Engineering Lead, overseeing initiatives and supporting team members. I also made significant contributions as a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in scalable solutions for inventory management and incentives systems. My technical skills extend to infrastructure management, deploying applications on Kubernetes, and leveraging cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Outside of work, I enjoy playing the drums and exploring various (mostly heavier) music genres. Additionally, I have a passion for cooking and creating delicious vegetarian dishes. With a proven track record in technical leadership and a strong dedication to driving software engineering excellence, I am committed to delivering impactful solutions.
As the first in-house engineer at objego, I played a pivotal role in the company's growth and success. Starting as an Engineering Lead and eventually advancing to the position of Head of Engineering, I took on a range of responsibilities: - Analyzed and improved the existing prototype developed by an external party. - Introduced modern software engineering practices like continuous deployment to deliver value to our customers fast. - Established a hiring process, enabling me to recruit, manage, and develop a team of 10 engineers and 2 engineering leads across two cross-functional teams. - Developed an engineering strategy and architectural vision to align with our business goals. - Occasionally contributed to our codebase. - Leveraged my prior experience to handle infrastructure responsibilities as well. Throughout my tenure, we experienced significant growth, tripling our user base and successfully monetizing our services.
Assumed leadership of the team, taking on hiring, performance management, and supporting larger initiatives. Oversaw the recruitment process, managed performance evaluations, and provided guidance for successful project execution.
Part of a team responsible for the stock reservation and inventory management system. Implemented a new stock reservation solution to meet scalability and correctness requirements, accommodating partner fulfillment and 'early reservations' use cases. Prepared the services for high-traffic events like Black Friday and addressed reliability issues through various fixes.
Part of a newly created team dedicated to building the next generation of Zalandos Incentives system. Responsibilities included helping shaping the teams' processes and culture, managing deprecation of the old system and architecting and implementing the new system.
Collaborated with customers to provide customized e-commerce solutions tailored to their specific needs. Worked with platforms like IBM WebSphere Commerce or Hybris, translating requirements into practical implementations that maximized cost-effectiveness.