Blockchain Experts in Berlin

• Crypto quant strategy development, automated trade execution, onchain data client (Ethereum / Solana)
• Data and trade architecture development for liquidity provision

• Led the realignment and positioning of the 'Connect' sector as a company-wide fiber-optic business
• Oversaw the architectural redesign of the system infrastructure, including process and staff structure optimization
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive modernization strategy for the IT and telecommunications systems
• Managed stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment between business goals and technological implementations

• Develop and demonstrate solutions using GenAI software like langchain, vercel ai sdk, copilotkit
• Work with customers to understand their challenges and provide the best solutions based on open-source data products
• Build RAG and GraphRAG solutions using Neo4j, lancedb, and Postgres
• Deploy a LLMOps platform using kubernetes, terraform, helmfile, Arize phoenix, mlflow
• Architect and build data pipelines using dbt, Trino, Spark, Iceberg, Airflow, ArgoCD, terraform, kubernetes
• Delivered user-centred technical strategy for Agriculture 4.0 and precision livestock farming, helping my client secure funding from Bpifrance
• Delivered a prospecting tool for a leading French solar carport installer, using geospatial computing (GIS), speeding up the sales process
• Built digital twin architecture for solar carports and EV chargers, making real-time monitoring and smart charging possible

• Establishing Identity & Directory Management as a new (split-off) team & product within the IAM cluster.
• Leading the “Identity & Directory Management” product (8 people) as Product Owner.
• Concept for ‘Digital Identities’, i.e. IDs with n users/accounts and strategy for a modernized product offering.
• Upgrading APIs, migrating to a containerized infrastructure, rolling out international markets & standardized solutions across the REWE enterprise group.
• Tech: OpenText™ (NetIQ) eDirectory & Identity Manager, LDAP, SAP HR/HCM, Docker/Kubernetes/Podman, REST APIs, Microsoft Active Directory & Entra ID, postgresDB, Keycloak, Ansible, Cyberark (PAM), Apache Kafka, Jira, Confluence, Miro.

• Founder of a consulting practice focused on digital transformation and emerging tech
• Built a proprietary framework for evaluating technology startups based on multi-dimensional criteria
• Provide services to clients on matters related to integrating emerging technologies into their business
• Articulate digital transformation strategies and support in the execution activities
• Advise clients on investment opportunities in technology startups using a proprietary startup evaluation framework
• Advise various funds on investment opportunities in the Blockchain and Crypto space
• Speaker on topics related to blockchain, crypto, and digital transformation

• Defining product vision and go-to-market strategy for new AI-powered features
• Conducting user research and market validation
• Building outcome-driven roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Coordinating engineering, design, and sales teams
• Establishing product processes and team workflows
• Helping companies navigate product pivots, scale operations, and implement data-driven product development practices

• Shipped Memorable, a production iOS app using on-device CLIP-based semantic photo search. Owned the full stack: Core ML conversion, local inference pipeline, App Store release, and post-launch iteration.
• Built a practical AI deployment framework that covers workflow redesign, use-case prioritization, system integration, eval planning, and human-in-the-loop controls.
• Conducting AI use-case discovery and advisory conversations with professionals in legal, tax, and real estate sectors.

• Defined and executed the end-to-end vision for Allride’s core mobility product, launching a fully functional mobile app on iOS and Android in under 3 months.
• Led product from 0 to 1 crafting roadmap, aligning teams, and driving execution to meet user needs and business objectives.
• Built a tiered S/M/L/XL subscription model based on mobility usage, launching the first MVP with built-in rewards and coupons to drive adoption of Allride’s recurring plans.
• Designed and implemented a high-conversion referral program that rewarded both referrers and invitees, driving 12% of new user acquisition through organic growth loops.
• Developed and launched Allride for Work, a B2B mobility benefit solution that enabled companies to offer sustainable commute plans to employees, driving corporate adoption and unlocking a new recurring revenue stream.
• Aligned product initiatives with sustainable mobility goals, contributing to rapid growth and early media coverage.

• Developed a custom tool using the Mistral 7B LLM to scan, validate and report security vulnerabilities.
• Security tested AI agents, bots, and other LLMs with a focus on prompt injection, model inversion, data poisoning, EDR/AV bypass and evasion techniques, membership inference, model evasion, overfitting to malicious inputs and contextual manipulation.
• Onboarded repositories to SAST solutions for security scanning, implemented secrets scanning, DAST, SCA, and utilized ZAP for DAST in CI/CD pipelines.
• Engaged in security awareness trainings, developed CTF challenges and training materials to enhance developer security knowledge.
• Planned and executed bi-annual red teaming operations based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework and led internal and external pentests based on the OWASP Top 10 framework for 70+ applications worldwide, resulting in detection, reporting, and remediation of hundreds of vulnerabilities.
• Triaged HackerOne reports.

Projects:

Project: RWE – Development of a company-wide Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (CITADEL) Role: Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect / Zero Trust Architect Company: RWE AG Description: Concept and implementation of the strategic CITADEL cybersecurity target architecture at RWE, based on the Zero Trust architecture principle and aligned with regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001 and company-wide security governance policies. The goal was to build a measurable, auditable and scalable security architecture with a strong focus on Identity Governance, compliance transparency and operational manageability. Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Zero Trust architecture design: Developed a company-wide Zero Trust reference architecture (Identity, Device, Network, Application, Data) including trust zones, control points and enforcement mechanisms according to NIS2.
• Identity & Access Governance (IGA): Designed and introduced IGA governance structures including role models, recertification processes, segregation of duties (SoD) and lifecycle management for identities and access.
• Security governance & KPIs: Defined and implemented security KPIs and metrics to manage Zero Trust maturity, identity risks and compliance at the management level.
• Compliance & reporting: Built standardized compliance reports and dashboards to support internal audits, external assessments and regulatory evidence (e.g. NIS2).
• Architecture & stakeholder alignment: Worked closely with Enterprise Architecture, IT operations and business units to integrate the CITADEL architecture into existing IT and security landscapes.
• Strategic security consulting: Advised programs and projects on Zero Trust compliance, identity centricity and regulatory requirements in the energy and critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environment. Technologies & Methods: Zero Trust Architecture, NIS2, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), IAM, RBAC, SoD, Entra ID, SailPoint, Zscaler, Terraform / IaC, Policy as Code, security KPIs, compliance reporting, NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security Architecture, governance frameworks, risk & control management

Project: Scalable AI Workbench Platform on Microsoft Azure Role: Cloud Architect & Engineer Company: Siemens Energy Description: Design, development and operation of a secure, modular cloud infrastructure to support Data Science, Machine Learning and AI applications for various engineering teams at Siemens Energy. Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Cloud architecture: Designed and implemented an Infrastructure-as-Code solution (Terraform) for automated provisioning of Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, networking, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry).
• Developer portal: Used Backstage with custom frontend and backend plugins (Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, PostgreSQL, Container Apps) to enable self-service and empower developers, data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
• Role-based access control: Implemented Azure RBAC to grant targeted access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Contributor, Reader) to engineering groups (e.g. AI Engineers) for relevant resources.
• Data platform engineering: Built and configured a multi-layered storage landscape (Raw, Curated, Vector data), including automated container creation and access control for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
• DevOps integration: Integrated with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring and compliance.
• Security & compliance: Implemented Private Endpoints, network policies and Managed Identities to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align the cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements and drive digital transformation at Siemens Energy. Technologies: Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Private Endpoints, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Backstage, Node.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, Python (automation), Git

• Consulting in the SAP EAM module as part of the migration to EON's oneERP S/4HANA system

• Reviewing and cost estimation of customer-developed solutions (e.g., cockpit for EAM orders, document flow visualization)

• Preparing EAM classification data for technical objects (technical locations, equipment) for migration to new classes

• As a faculty member at BSBI, I have taught marketing, business, and entrepreneurship to a diverse student body from around the world.
• Working in this multicultural environment has enriched my teaching approach, emphasizing inclusivity, global perspectives, and real-world applications.
• My focus has been on fostering a growth mindset in students, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
• By blending academic theory with practical insights, I aim to prepare future business leaders to thrive in dynamic, international markets.

• Scaled coaching across >10 teams (tech and non-tech): engagement, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness measurably improved.
• Launched multi-functional, data-driven frameworks to future-proof scale and complexity; cut decision latency and improved strategic planning.
• Built quarterly planning and reporting for execs (value delivery, blockers, forecast accuracy) → leadership insight 2.5x faster.
• Embedded experimentation culture (learn from wins/failures) with board-level visibility and continuous improvement loops.
• Worked in diverse industries: automotive, fintech, blockchain, transportation, biotech

• Leading architecture and delivery of AI-powered educational content platform, managing two development teams with full technical ownership.

• Designed and architected the Content Hub platform replacing legacy SiteFusion systems, enabling professors to create AI-assisted learning materials for improved student outcomes.

• Established technical strategy, defined architecture requirements, and aligned two cross-functional teams (AI Media Team, TEAQ Team) on a unified delivery roadmap.

• Implemented Clean Architecture principles and AI-agent-friendly documentation standards across the engineering organization.

• Drove adoption of modern development workflows including CI/CD automation and MongoDB-based content management solutions.