Chris Hennigfeld - Fractional CTO

Q: Where is Chris based?

Chris is based in Milano, Italy and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Chris speak?

Chris speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Italian (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Chris have?

Chris has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Chris has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Chris may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Chris's latest experience?

Chris's most recent position is Fractional CTO at Fashion Genius .

Q: What companies has Chris worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Chris has worked for Fashion Genius , SiteOwl , and TVT .

Q: Which industries is Chris most experienced in?

Chris is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Media and Entertainment , and Education . Chris also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Fashion , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Chris most experienced in?

Chris is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Quality Assurance , and Product Development . Chris also has some experience in Project Management , Customer Service , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Chris worked in recently?

Chris has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Media and Entertainment , and Fashion .

Q: Which business areas has Chris worked in recently?

Chris has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Milano, Italy

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

7 months

Switzerland

Fractional CTO

Fashion Genius

Guided founding team building their first startup.
Researched suitable AI technologies and defined roadmap.
Managed contractor hiring and management.
Led development of AI agent, chatbot, fashion recommendation engine, and image generator.

Mar 2017 - Jan 2025

7 years 11 months

United States

Fractional CTO and Engineering Manager

SiteOwl

Provided guidance on technology strategy for a SaaS web application and 3 cross-platform mobile apps.
Handled contractor and team management.
Set up and managed agile development.
Managed QA, technical support, and infrastructure.
Helped company receive VC funding & 3,000 enterprise clients.

Oct 2016 - Jun 2024

7 years 9 months

Singapore

Technology Consultant, Product Owner, Project Manager

TVT

Coordinated 20 internal and external team members.
Built a staff management system managing 8,000 contractors.
Designed and built complex workflow management systems.
Integrated GenAI for media compliance and subtitling.

Aug 2015 - May 2017

1 year 10 months

Singapore

Fractional CTO

VivaLing

Worked with the founder on vendor management, tech choices, strategy.

Apr 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 7 months

Switzerland

Fractional CTO, Agile Coach, Project Manager

Payment21

Introduced and championed agile development for a new team.
Coordinated contractor work from inception to final delivery.
Won Austrian “Constantinus Award” for excellence in consulting.

Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

1 year 3 months

Founder, CTO

LingoQuest

Participated in customer research with schools and students.
Managed all areas of product development, QA, and infrastructure.
Led company to acquisition by major Singapore training provider.

Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

1 year 4 months

Singapore

Chief Software Engineer

BellaDati Pte Ltd

Technical lead for all APAC operations.
Supported pre-sales and sales.

May 2012 - Jul 2013

1 year 3 months

Singapore

Product Development Lead

FriarTuck Pte Ltd

Technical lead and product owner for web/mobile applications.

May 2010 - Apr 2012

2 years

Sabbatical

Travel through China and Southeast Asia, learning Chinese language and East Asian history.

May 2007 - May 2010

3 years 1 month

Germany

Team Leader, Software Development, QA, and R&D

imbus AG

Team leader for a team of 8 in China and Germany.

Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

7 months

Germany

Master Thesis

Siemens Automation & Drives

Migrated the staff portal from SAP to an open-source middleware.

Nov 2004 - Apr 2005

6 months

Spain

Intern

Quality Courses Barcelona

Web development internship.

Oct 2002 - Sep 2006

4 years

Germany

Assistant Teacher in Computer Science

University of Münster

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Education, Banking and Finance, Fashion, and Manufacturing.

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Education

Banking and Finance

Fashion

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management, Customer Service, and Research and Development.

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Project Management

Customer Service

Research and Development

Summary

A fractional CTO and technology consultant for 15 years, I have taken multiple startups to funding, acquisition, and scale, while delivering strategic leadership to 20+ clients.

I align product vision and technology strategy, leveraging strong agile and AI expertise to build efficient, high-performing teams, create scalable software solutions, and ensure timely, top-quality results.

Skills

Won Constantinus Award By Austrian Chamber Of Commerce.
Led Teams In Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, China, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, And Singapore.
10 Years As Cto.
15 Years In Agile Leadership.
2 Years Generative Ai (Chatgpt, Gemini, Claude, Cursor And Others).
10 Years Development In Java.
18 Years Managing And Hands-On Web Development With Aws, Html/Css, Javascript, Angular, Nodejs, Mongodb, Java Ee, Postgresql.

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Italian

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2001 - Apr 2007

University of Münster

M.S. in computer science · computer science · Münster, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner

ISTQB Certified Tester

International Software Testing Qualifications Board

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Information Technology 15.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, United States, Spain)

Primary country Singapore

Expertise

Recent roles Fractional CTO, Fractional CTO and Engineering Manager, Technology Consultant, Product Owner, Project Manager

Main industries Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Education

Main business areas Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Chris based?

Chris is based in Milano, Italy and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Chris speak?

Chris speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Italian (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Chris have?

Chris has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Chris has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Chris may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Chris be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Chris would be well-suited for roles such as: Fractional CTO, Fractional CTO and Engineering Manager, Technology Consultant, Product Owner, Project Manager.

What is Chris's latest experience?

Chris's most recent position is Fractional CTO at Fashion Genius.

What companies has Chris worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Chris has worked for Fashion Genius, SiteOwl, and TVT.

Which industries is Chris most experienced in?

Chris is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Education. Chris also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Fashion, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Chris most experienced in?

Chris is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development. Chris also has some experience in Project Management, Customer Service, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Chris worked in recently?

Chris has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Fashion.

Which business areas has Chris worked in recently?

Chris has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

What is Chris's education?

Chris holds a Master in computer science from University of Münster.

Does Chris have any certificates?

Chris has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Scrum Product Owner and ISTQB Certified Tester.

What is the availability of Chris?

Chris is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Chris?

Chris's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.