Technical Director

• Architecture and development of enterprise React 19 based documentation platform for automotive software systems
• Full-stack implementation of visualization tools & interactive diagram viewers
• Performance optimization initiatives including virtual rendering for 10,000+ node trees and Web Worker-based search functionality
• Designed and implemented modular plugin architecture enabling extensible document rendering system
• Technical consultation on Git-based architecture-as-code workflows and modern design patterns
• Ownership of critical features from design through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional enterprise teams

• Management of security and governance initiatives
• Development of SAP BTP as an innovation platform
• Trusted advisor to executive management

• Technical management of parallel rooftop PV projects (Type A/B) from project planning through construction to completed plant certification
• Analysis of project requirements based on on-site inspections, planning reviews and evaluation of tender and project documents, and preparation of the findings for the internal planning department
• Derivation of work packages and milestones for each project, including structured filing in the client’s project documentation (SharePoint)
• Coordination of the planning phase between planning, procurement and executing trades
• Preparation of specifications and bills of materials as the basis for preparing quotations, and monitoring the timely submission of offers
• Coordination and monitoring of the construction phase, including schedule tracking and ensuring implementation in line with the plans
• Preparation and continuous updating of project schedules and project budgets across all projects
• Tracking of milestones, work packages and project progress, as well as early documentation and escalation of schedule and budget deviations to the overall project management
• Preparation of technical analyses of existing and planning data for each plant as the basis for the entire certification process
• Review, verification and compilation of all certification-relevant evidence: technical data sheets, manufacturer approvals, component documentation, test reports, type certificates and simulation results
• Assessment of the completeness and compliance of manufacturer documentation with applicable standards, identification of missing evidence, and requesting and tracking missing documents from manufacturers and installers
• Preparation and technical review of declarations of conformity for the grid connection of the plants
• Preparation of complete plant certification documentation for Type A/B in accordance with the applicable VDE application rules, the grid operators’ technical connection requirements (TAB) and the requirements of the certification bodies
• Review and documentation of protection concepts, as well as definition of the certification scope for each plant in technical coordination with the grid operators
• Submission of documents to grid operators and accredited certification bodies, follow-up on queries through final approval, and deadline management across parallel procedures
• Management of interfaces between the client, manufacturers, installers, grid operators and certification bodies, as well as complete project documentation with status overviews, communication logs and approval documents

• Integrated cutting-edge software and hardware enhancements into quadruped robotic systems
• BARS Robotic Dog Platform: computer boards integrations, data link integrations, LTE, anti-jam datalink, RF datalink, satcom datalink integrations, GNSS integrations, GNSS-RTK integration, payload integrations, RCWS (5.56, 7.62 remote control weapon station integration), CBRN sensor integrations (chemical)
• AYBARS Robotic Dog Platform: computer boards integrations, data link integrations, LTE, anti-jam datalink, RF datalink, satcom datalink integrations, GNSS integrations, GNSS-RTK integration, payload integrations, RCWS (9 mm remote controlled gun-box integration), CBRN sensor integrations (chemical)

• Led and implemented the transformation program "One Takeda Engineering" to harmonize the engineering approach and organization across 30 sites globally, ca. 3000 employees
• Designed and implemented the target operating model
• Designed and embedded new structures, processes, systems, projects and technologies
• Focused on decarbonization and energy efficiency of manufacturing sites to meet Takeda's Net-Zero objectives in 2035

• Building a data integration platform for high, medium, and low voltage assets for contextual analysis of time series with master data from the SCADA control system (IEC 60870 104), INIS, and SAP.
• Responsibility for the architecture and implementation of the solution, as well as sparring partner for the Product Owner.
• Use of Kotlin, Spring Boot, Maven, TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, liquibase, Elements IoT, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Python, jupyter, and various API gateways.

• Setup of a comprehensive Shift Left DevOps architecture for end-to-end (E2E) system tests of 240+ applications
• Implementation of the Shift Left strategy for DevOps in the area of E2E system tests to ensure software quality at an early stage
• Development and maintenance of complex telematics solutions for real-time collection and analysis of vehicle data to systematically optimize fleet availability
• Focus on reverse engineering of existing systems, development of scalable dashboards, and integration and analysis of communication protocols (e.g. CAN, MQTT, REST)
• Design and operation of automated test systems, coordination of suppliers, and technical implementation based on functional and non-functional requirements at the interface between embedded development, data analysis, and system integration

Independent practice | IT consulting & AI infrastructure

• Self-employed with a focus on agentic AI and IT transformation
• Design and operation of a self-hosted multi-agent AI infrastructure (20+ agents)
• Consulting on digital strategy and taking on interim leadership mandates for organizations in transition

Applications development & consulting - Schenkerlabs.com

• Acting as a professional sparring partner for management and leaders on HR topics
• Advising employees on HR matters
• Maintaining department capability during transition
• Analyzing weaknesses in the performance appraisal process
• Integrating the SAP appraisal tool
• Negotiating and organizing short-time work
• Analyzing and consolidating employment contracts
• Preparing references and recruiting
• Advising on organizational development

• Advising the CTO and tech team on the product development best practices, software architecture and team management.

Assessment of the product, delivery, and AI organization with a realignment of operational excellence, target architecture, and AI-first operating model

Situation: The product and delivery organization showed structural weaknesses in efficiency, control, and collaboration. In addition, there was no clear target architecture for AI-driven product and organizational development. At leadership level, there was limited transparency regarding roles, responsibilities, and operational performance.

Responsibility & approach:

• Analysis of the existing product, delivery, and organizational structures in terms of processes, governance, and controllability
• Evaluation of architecture and platform with regard to scalability, future readiness, and AI integration
• Development of a target picture for an AI-first product and delivery operating model
• Derivation of concrete measures to improve operational excellence and collaboration
• Sparring with the leadership team on structured organizational development

Results & impact:

• Creation of transparency regarding structural bottlenecks, performance, and decision-making logic
• Development of a target structure for a scalable AI-first product and delivery setup
• Improvement of decision-making capability and control at leadership level
• Creation of a solid basis for downstream transformation measures
• Definition of concrete levers to improve efficiency, collaboration, and time-to-market

• Overall responsibility for the division's operational results and related decisions
• Developing the business unit according to the mid-term plan and budget
• Achieving specific sales and margin targets per customer
• Conducting customer meetings at all levels (from department heads to CEOs) and negotiating technical and commercial terms
• Preparing cost estimates and offers
• Monitoring project, customer, and market outcomes and taking corrective actions when necessary
• Developing marketing plans for specific markets
• Managing direct reports
• Close collaboration with procurement, engineering, and design
• Maintaining level-appropriate, professional reporting
• Deputizing for the production manager

Independent engineering practice focused on custom AI systems, production delivery, and fractional technical leadership.

Selected client engagement: Scalutions

• Role: Serve as fractional CTO and hands-on technical lead, responsible for the architecture and agentic infrastructure behind its managed B2B outbound operation.

• Product: Designed and built OutboundLoop, an agentic SDR operating system for research, qualification, personalized outreach, campaign management, human approvals, measurement, and continuous improvement.

• Scope: Own the full system lifecycle—from business processes and agent behavior to context design, model routing, integrations, evaluation, telemetry, reliability, cost control, and production operations.