Ottavio Braun - AI Systems Architect

Q: Where is Ottavio based?

Ottavio is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Ottavio speak?

Ottavio speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ottavio have?

Ottavio has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Ottavio has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Ottavio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ottavio's latest experience?

Ottavio's most recent position is Semantic Test Framework for LLMs .

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

In recent years, Ottavio has worked for Self-employed and Schnittstellenarbeit GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Ottavio most experienced in?

Ottavio is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Ottavio most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Ottavio worked in recently?

Ottavio has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Ottavio worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2025 - Aug 2025

1 month

Berlin, Germany

Semantic Test Framework for LLMs

Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

1 month

Berlin, Germany

Modular AI Stack for LLM Integration

Development of a scalable stack for GPT, Claude, LLaMA & DeepSeek with an API layer, semantic trigger logic, and model diagnostics

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 4 months

Technical Architect & AI Consultant

Self-employed

Built modular container stacks to connect LLMs (GPT, Claude, LLaMA, DeepSeek) via API
Developed a semantic test framework for structured model evaluation (response architecture, context shift, prompt sensitivity)
Designed role and filter logic for secure model interactions in the application context (policy governance, audit triggers)
Conducted comparative evaluation of different model families with a focus on output coherence, token flow, and system drift
Advised on AI stack governance, deployment strategies, and LLM orchestration (GPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini)
Tech stack: Docker, GitLab CI/CD, REST APIs, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), Node.js/Express, React, JSON handling, YAML-based configs, LLM benchmarking tools, prompt frameworks, API trace analysis

Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Semantic Test Framework for LLMs

Sep 2015 - Jan 2023

7 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Technical Project Manager for University IT & Exam Infrastructure

Schnittstellenarbeit GmbH

Built and maintained highly available university infrastructures focused on CI/CD, containerization (Docker), SSO, and deployment automation
Developed and operated scalable e-examination platforms including video conferencing, proctoring, exam management, and role concepts
Developed REST APIs and integrated React frontends into existing university-specific portals
Implemented SSO authentication with SAML and connected to campus services (Moodle, OpenCast, Mahara, LDAB)
Led and coordinated e-assessment projects (Product Owner), including frontend and feature planning, testing, go-live, and stakeholder communication
Developed open-source extensions (Shibboleth plugins, CI/CD scripts, exam APIs)
Trained and mentored student staff (code reviews, QA, Git, DevOps basics)
Tech stack: Docker, GitLab CI/CD, React, Python, Java, PHP, REST APIs, Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), SAML, Shibboleth, Moodle, SaltStack, OpenCast, JSON, YAML, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Postgres, MySQL, Informix

Jul 2015 - Mar 2020

4 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Founding & CTO role in two tech startups

petitcode GmbH / Find Some Buddy

Set up distributed architectures
Technical leadership and developer guidance
Infrastructure development (petitcode GmbH, Find Some Buddy)

Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

2 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Lead Developer – E-Commerce MVP

Prince Panda (Rocket Internet spin off)

Took over the Rocket MVP into an independent startup with its own codebase and development leadership
Evolved a scalable microservice architecture for international e-commerce deployments
Built robust CI pipelines for asynchronous deployments in distributed markets (e.g. SEA, LATAM)
Scaled and optimized web components for SEO to reach top-1 rankings (e.g. Google Singapore)
Co-responsible in the core team for product strategy, scaling logic, dev prioritization, and rollout roadmap
Tech stack: Node.js, Java, Express, MongoDB, Git, Jenkins, REST APIs, Postgres, microservice pattern, CI/CD scripting, SEO A/B testing, Hibernate, JPA, Log4j, JSON, NGINX, deployment configurations, international traffic handling

Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Lead Developer – E-Commerce MVP

Rocket Internet

Developed an international price comparison system for Southeast Asia based on Java
Built scalable backend components with a focus on test-driven development
Introduced agile methods (Scrum, Kanban)
Technical responsibility for SEO implementation and indexing logic
Successfully launched the MVP, followed by spinning off the project into an independent startup (PricePanda)
Tech stack: Java, Spring, JUnit, Jenkins, REST, Scrum, Kanban, Git, SEO tools, analytics, agile project approach

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, and Retail.

Information Technology

Education

Retail

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Summary

Enterprise AI Architect with over 10 years of experience leading architecture programs in regulated IT environments.

Focus on AI system architecture, governance design, and structural risk management at the program leadership level.

Experienced in defining governance structures for AI deployments, leading architecture reviews, and aligning AI systems with regulatory requirements (EU AI Act readiness).

Background in enterprise security architecture including identity and access management, applied as an operational skill within overarching system design.

Operates at the program and architecture leadership level — not in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Ai System Architecture Design
Ai Governance
Program Leadership
Model Oversight & Risk Design
Ai Act Readiness & Alignment
Structural Drift Identification
Regulatory Control Structures
Solution Architecture
Enterprise Integration
Architecture Reviews
Governance Frameworks
System Stabilization
Risk Assessment
Enterprise Security Architecture
Access Control In Ai Systems
Federated Identity (Saml/oidc)
Sso & Provisioning Design
Role-based Access Control
Compliance-aligned Security
Cloud-neutral Ai System Architecture
Llm Integration & Model Orchestration
Enterprise Security & Access
Compliance & Regulation
Infrastructure-as-code
Deployment Governance

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jul 2006 - Jul 2006

PROSOX

Apprenticeship Certificate · Munich, Germany

Sep 2005 - Jul 2006

Berufsoberschule Heidemannstrasse

Software Developer (Application Development) · Munich, Germany

Sep 2000 - Jun 2002

FHM Munich

Pre-Diploma · Munich, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Information Technology 13 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Semantic Test Framework for LLMs, Modular AI Stack for LLM Integration, Technical Architect & AI Consultant

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Retail

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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Created

April 2026

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Where is Ottavio based?

Ottavio is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Ottavio speak?

Ottavio speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ottavio have?

Ottavio has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Ottavio has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Ottavio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ottavio be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ottavio would be well-suited for roles such as: Semantic Test Framework for LLMs, Modular AI Stack for LLM Integration, Technical Architect & AI Consultant.

What is Ottavio's latest experience?

Ottavio's most recent position is Semantic Test Framework for LLMs.

What companies has Ottavio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ottavio has worked for Self-employed and Schnittstellenarbeit GmbH.

Which industries is Ottavio most experienced in?

Ottavio is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Retail.

Which business areas is Ottavio most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Ottavio worked in recently?

Ottavio has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Ottavio worked in recently?

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

What is Ottavio's education?

Ottavio attended PROSOX.

What is the availability of Ottavio?

Ottavio will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Ottavio?

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