Martin R.-Interim & Fractional CTO / CIO | Private Equity | Tech Due Diligence & Security | Trusted Advisor
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Experience
Fractional CIO - IT Carve-out & Post-Merger Integration
XTRONIC GmbH & iinovis GmbH (Accursia Capital)
Carve-out and post-merger integration of two automotive engineering companies under Accursia Capital, 6 locations in Germany and Spain, 250+ employees after the carve-out. Reporting directly to the investor, with overall IT responsibility for both companies.
- Consolidation of the ERP landscape into one instance (replacement of SAP legacy)
- TISAX certification
- M365, identity and data center migration
- Replacement of end-of-life infrastructure
- Weekly investor reporting
Results:
- Critical infrastructure risk eliminated, backup and platform stabilized
- One IT organization established for both companies
- Weekly investor reporting successfully established
TECH DUE DILIGENCE FOR PE, VC & FAMILY OFFICES (UNDER NDA) – AI STRATEGY
PE, VC & family office portfolio companies (confidential, under NDA)
Two parallel workstreams: (1) Tech due diligence for acquisitions and portfolio companies. (2) AI strategy certification and AI governance consulting.
- Tech assessments for PE/VC acquisitions: code reviews, architecture analysis, scalability assessment
- Tech assessment frameworks and integration roadmaps for portfolio companies
- TÜV SÜD certification program: AI governance, EU AI Regulation (EU AI Act)
- Strategic AI roadmap development for mid-sized companies
Results:
- Delivered multiple tech DD reports for investment decisions
- Developed integration roadmaps for portfolio companies
- TÜV SÜD „AI Strategy & Application Expert“ (expected 31.12.2026)
Interim CTO
Berge & Meer Touristik GmbH
ERP migration (Microsoft Business Central) as the central transformation project – planning, management and implementation to harmonize processes and system landscapes.
Detailed IT cost analysis followed by the development of a sustainable action plan to reduce run, grow and transform costs.
Built a scalable IT organization with clear structures and targeted recruitment for key roles to ensure long-term stability.
AI and IT strategy development – together with the team, developed an AI-first strategy (3-year plan) as well as a coordinated IT and data strategy to drive digitalization and innovation.
Successfully reorganized the IT setup and sustainably stabilized key processes.
Positioned the data and BI area for the future – further developed the BI team, designed a modern DWH architecture (MS Fabric, AI) together with the team and defined the data strategy for the rebuild.
Clearly advanced digital transformation – successfully established two strategic projects across the organization.
Tech Advisor & CTO Mentor
Quantrefy GmbH
- Mentored the internal CTO and advised on efficient team building, system architecture transformation and IT security to enable scalable growth.
- Supported the tech leadership team in recruiting key roles and aligning team structures and processes to shorten time to market and support strategic product development.
Interim CTO
movingimage EVP GmbH
Ensured a stable, compliant and secure video platform (AWS) with high reliability and performance.
Stabilized the engineering team and introduced agile ways of working to promote best practices and efficient product development.
Introduced and implemented the OKR framework to align company-wide goals, improve team satisfaction and support company growth.
Led the technology and innovation strategy in close alignment with business goals – built a product-focused organization with a clear customer focus.
Built a high-performing tech leadership team: established strong leadership roles across Product, Infrastructure & Security and Engineering to ensure long-term stability and strategic alignment.
Successfully completed five IT security recertifications (ISO 27001, TISAX): demonstrated robust compliance processes and strengthened movingimage’s position as a reliable, audit-ready SaaS provider.
Management Consultant / Program Manager for PCI DSS Audit
Rubean AG
Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to prepare for the PCI DSS 4.0 audit.
Created a detailed project plan, ensured C-level alignment, and secured budget approval.
Held overall responsibility for the program, including the development of IT security policies and implementation of new processes.
Regularly coordinated with the PCI auditor and provided continuous support to the organization throughout the entire audit process.
Successful PCI DSS 4.0 audit: Achieved successful certification according to the new PCI DSS 4.0 standards.
Interim CTO
Smartify IT Solutions GmbH
Delivered a comprehensive operating concept (18 modules in total).
Accelerated delivery in a high-performance Kubernetes and DevOps environment.
Ensured the data integrity of highly sensitive patient data.
Transformed the environment into a reliable, fast, and easy-to-maintain AWS environment.
Reduced software development times by 100%.
Significantly reduced error rates through the intelligent use of Cloud Services.
Interim CTO / C-Level Sparring
Onventis GmbH
- Led the technology division with 60+ employees (SD, IT, SRE, Security, Architecture).
- Conducted product and technology due diligence for strategic investors.
- Improved performance and stability of the Onventis Buyer platform.
- Multi-cloud strategy (private Cloud, MS Azure, AWS).
- Introduced agile portfolio and program management.
- Transitioned from a monolithic architecture to a cloud-native model (Azure).
- Introduced OKRs across the entire organization.
Interim Director of Technology
Temedica GmbH (MIG Capital)
Expanded and led the software development teams.
Led the infrastructure team.
Developed the technical strategy roadmap for new products.
Developed high-performance squads.
Drove recruitment initiatives.
Doubled the development teams within 4 months.
Stabilized team structures.
Improved team spirit by optimizing communication across all levels.
Supported the highly complex ISO 13485 (SaMD) audit certification.
Fractional CTO - FinTech
Areto Payment Processing
Built the core team.
Defined the roadmap and process structure.
Defined communication channels and reporting.
Developed the platform architecture and security concept (Azure Cloud).
Prepared and conducted the PCI DSS Level 1 certification.
Completed PCI DSS Level 1 compliance from scratch to certification within 10 weeks.
Integrated the first customers.
Increased performance by approx. 30% after go-live (Azure).
Management Consultant – Cloud Transformation
T-Systems Multimedia Solutions
Consulting as part of transformation projects for applications in modern cloud architectures for enterprise clients.
Transition to highly automated IT operations based on Microsoft Azure.
Refactoring and redevelopment of applications.
Establishment of nearshore locations in Hungary and Slovakia.
Optimization of the managed Azure platform.
Increased sales performance in Services by approx. 20% for key MMS clients (Logistics).
Consolidation of financial and contractual conditions.
Stabilization of the overall budget (Forecast BI, Dashboard).
Increased employee motivation by breaking down silo thinking.
Go-live of the nearshore location in Hungary within 8 weeks.
Interim Director of Engineering – Partnerships
Joyn GmbH
Technological vision, strategy, and architecture guidance for international squads in a fast-paced startup environment (AWS, React, Kafka, Kubernetes, GitLab).
Innovative product development VOD Streaming from scratch – architecture and successful market launch.
Team building and hiring of top talent.
Agile transformation into a world-class Engineering company.
Building international high-performance teams (local and nearshore).
Joyn Selection from concept to go-live in just 10 months.
Technical Advisor
HAWK:AI
Technical advisor for HAWK:AI, a Munich-based startup with an AI-powered platform for detecting money laundering.
- Conducted a market analysis of the competitive landscape
- Prepared ISO-27001 and IT security certification
- Technically mentored the tech team and contributed experience from 12 years in payments at Wirecard
Director of Engineering / Tribe Lead
Tipico Technology Services GmbH
Reporting to the Global CTO, with P&L responsibility of up to 8 Mio. € and teams at 4 locations.
- Scaled Engineering from 30 to 100+ employees and reorganized it by business domains (Tribes)
- Implemented the agile/lean transformation of the IT organization with SAFe
- Migrated the monolithic Java platform toward microservices and moved the data center to the AWS Cloud
- Realigned global IT security and successfully completed the ISO-27001 audit
- Responsible for the technical roadmap for the Mobile App, retail products, and Online Casino
Results:
- Established the Tipico Mobile App as the best sports betting app in Germany (App Store)
- Achieved the highest stability in retail in 2018 and improved ticket delivery times by 120% during Bundesliga peaks
- Reduced time-to-market by 100%
Fractional CTO
CommerceGate
Fractional CTO for CommerceGate, a payment gateway provider with its own risk management platform in Barcelona.
- Re-architected the platform and led the relaunch
- Structured and introduced agile processes
- Recruited key roles and developed the team
- Contributed payment and risk management experience from 12 years at Wirecard
Managing Director / General Manager / Member of the Board
AXIS DATA, S.L.U.
IT Full-Service Provider of the MTS/OTS Group, the largest privately owned incoming network (12 countries, 60 destinations, 1.200 employees).
- Managed 65 employees across distributed locations
- Managed global IT infrastructure: 2 data centers, 60 destinations, CRM, network and IT security
- Managed IT roadmap, rollout and program management
- Optimized processes and efficiency with Scrum, ITIL and DevOps
Results:
- Rebuilt the IT service organization and increased availability to 99,99 %
- Standardized and centralized IT infrastructure across 12 countries and 60 destinations
- Introduced agile software processes and improved time-to-market by 100 %
Vice President Financial Institutions
WIRECARD AG
12 years from Software Developer to Vice President:
- 11/2011 – 10/2012 Vice President Financial Institutions: Built the “White Label Solutions for Financial Institutions” business area, with global product and sales responsibility, P&L of up to 2,5 million €, and won international bank customers in India, Panama and Russia
- 01/2010 – 10/2011 Vice President Shared Services: Managed the subsidiary Procard Services (Dubai), implemented its restructuring and integration, managed the international payment platform and several global data centers, and built the team to 50 employees
- 04/2005 – 12/2009 Director Software Development: Managed 40 employees (on-site and nearshore), with an annual budget of 3 million €, redeveloped the payment platform on time and within budget, established risk management, and reduced time-to-market by 150 %
- 07/2000 – 03/2005 Software Developer, Architect, Senior Software Architect and Senior Project Manager
Senior Software Developer
Nemetschek AG
Nemetschek AG, one of the world's leading software providers for architects, engineers and the construction industry (market capitalization 307 million €, 1.100 employees).
- Took on technical project management
- Managed 3 software developers
- Analyzed, designed and implemented facility applications
- Developed installation routines
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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Tourism, Sport, Healthcare, and Media and Entertainment.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Human Resources, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
I take on vacant tech seats in private equity portfolios and scale-ups and take responsibility for the outcome: team stabilized within weeks, platform live within months, reliable numbers for the board in the first reporting cycle.
Track Record:
- 12+ transformations in 6 years for Permira, Banijay, Keensight, Yttrium and MIG
- Scaled engineering at Tipico from 30 to 100+
- Implemented PCI DSS Level 1 in 10 weeks (Areto Payment)
- Recertified ISO 27001 five times in a row, including TISAX
- Scaled a 200-person tech organization at Joyn (ProSiebenSat.1/Discovery)
Focus areas:
- Tech due diligence for PE, VC and family offices - I assess as an operator who has built, scaled and audited comparable systems himself
- IT carve-out and post-merger integration - currently for Accursia Capital
- 100-day plans based on DD findings that the deal team can sign off on
- Cloud and ERP migration (AWS, Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) without business interruption
- Security and compliance: ISO 27001, TISAX, PCI DSS, NIS2, DORA
- AI strategy and AI governance under the EU AI Act (TÜV SÜD AI Strategy & Application Expert, expected 12/2026)
I think in EBITDA, hold period and exit readiness. Numbers next Monday, not decks next quarter.
Available from 09.11.2026, up to 100% capacity, up to 90% on-site, ready to travel across the EU.
Skills
- Tech Due Diligence (Pe, Vc, Family Offices)
- It Post-Merger Integration & Carve-Out
- 100-Day Plans Based On Dd Findings
- It Strategy, Ai Strategy & Ai Governance (Eu Ai Act)
- Information Security: Iso 27001, Tisax, Pci Dss Level 1 / 4.0
- Compliance: Nis2, Dora
- Cloud Strategy & Migration (Aws, Azure)
- Microservices Architecture & Platform Modernization
- Erp Migration (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
- Data & Bi: Dwh Architecture, Microsoft Fabric
- M365, Identity & Data Center Migration
- It Cost Analysis & Budget Responsibility (P&L Up To 8 Million €)
- Building And Scaling Engineering Organizations (Up To 200 Employees)
- Agile Transformation: Safe, Scrum, Kanban
- Devops / Sre, Itil
- Nearshore Setup & Vendor Management
- Payment & Fintech
- Board And Investor Reporting
Languages
Education
Konstantin-Philosoph-Universität in Nitra
Magister · Computer Science and Physics · Nitra, Slovakia
Certifications & licenses
PCI DSS 4.0
PCI DSS Level 1
Scrum Alliance
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Martin is based in Poing, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Martin speaks the following languages: Slovak (Native), Czech (Advanced), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Intermediate).
Martin has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Fractional CIO - IT Carve-out & Post-Merger Integration, TECH DUE DILIGENCE FOR PE, VC & FAMILY OFFICES (UNDER NDA) – AI STRATEGY, Interim CTO.
Martin's most recent position is Fractional CIO - IT Carve-out & Post-Merger Integration at XTRONIC GmbH & iinovis GmbH (Accursia Capital).
In recent years, Martin has worked for XTRONIC GmbH & iinovis GmbH (Accursia Capital), PE, VC & family office portfolio companies (confidential, under NDA), Berge & Meer Touristik GmbH, Quantrefy GmbH, and movingimage EVP GmbH.
Martin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Sport. Martin also has some experience in Tourism, Healthcare, and Media and Entertainment.
Martin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Martin also has some experience in Sales, Human Resources, and Business Intelligence.
Martin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Banking and Finance.
Martin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.
Martin holds a Master in Computer Science and Physics from Konstantin-Philosoph-Universität in Nitra.
Martin has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: PCI DSS 4.0, PCI DSS Level 1, and ITIL V3 Foundation - Certification.
Martin will be available full-time from November 2026.
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