Whimsical Experts in Germany

I implemented a Zero-Trust architecture for robust, military-grade maritime container mini data centers based on VMware & Tanzu to support containerized GIS workloads for ground forces. The main focus was on securing communications, workload protection, and data access in contested electronic battle environments affected by jamming, interception, signal manipulation, and constantly changing operational conditions. I designed and architected use cases so that every element of workload, identity, and system could continue to operate independently and securely even in degraded or disrupted scenarios. In parallel, I defined the enterprise and solution security architecture with LeanIX, Bizzdesign, and HOPEX as enterprise architecture, repository, and governance platforms to maintain architecture inventory, relationships, traceability, target pictures, and security governance in complex environments. For the architectural designs, I used Sparx Enterprise Architect to describe formal architecture views, interfaces, trust boundaries, and system architecture in both IT and OT environments. IriusRisk was used for threat modeling of the solution to identify architecture-driven risks, derive security requirements, and detect countermeasures and design gaps directly from the solution models. Risk and compliance management was supported with Archer. Architecture decisions, control gaps, and operational risks were translated into controlled governance and auditable compliance measures. For documentation, collaboration, and visual design, I used Confluence to maintain Architecture Decision Records, Security Blueprints, and workflows. I used Lucidchart and draw.io to create design artifacts tailored to stakeholders. I also defined OT security concepts with support from electrical and mechanical engineers in the areas of oil, vehicle onboard systems, rail, power plants, pharma, gas turbines, and nuclear technology. I created the end-to-end OT security strategy, starting with global policy, developed into standards and procedures, and finally aligned with Bell-LaPadula, Purdue Model, SABSA, TOGAF ADM, CENELEC 50701, IEC 62443, and NIST standards. In addition, I worked with engineering team leads to identify critical KBP assets and place them under protective measures that segmented SCADA, PLC, and HMI assets. I drove collaboration between Security, IT, and OT teams to create standardized workflows and use cases for the OT security solution catalog, while integrating Defense-in-Depth and Zero-Trust principles into operational environments. A key part of my work was integrating multidisciplinary engineering, security, and operations stakeholders into a unified security blueprinting strategy and ensuring that architecture, threat modeling, governance, and documentation were technically strong and operationally practical.

• Support for organizational development and transformation processes
• Training & coaching for specialists and executives through to top management
• Consulting in agile & classic project, process and change management
• Support for organizational development and transformation processes during digital and AI-driven change
• Development of culture and leadership for future-oriented, learning organizations
• Lecturer, including on AI & prompting and AI in project management

• Too Good To Throw (AI powered social impact webapp focused on reducing food waste in Nigeria):

• Integrated Paystack Split Payments to automatically route payments between the platform and partner vendors.

• Configured automated subaccount creation workflows so new businesses get a settlement account instantly.

• Setup a scalable cloud backend using Supabase.

• Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) for Users, Partners, and Admin.

• FaithFlow (AI powered webapp supporting Christian teens on their spiritual journey):

• Designed and implemented an AI-driven scripture search engine that interprets natural language questions and maps them to relevant Bible texts, commentary, devotionals, and cross-references.

• Designed a spiritual growth dashboard enabling users to track reading progress, prayer streaks, and devotional completion milestones.

• Led end-to-end product discovery and strategy engagements for early-stage founders (pre-seed) clients, defining product vision, OKRs, and go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for their cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions.
• Designed scalable product operating models (Agile/Scrum, backlog governance, KPI frameworks) as part of the partnership, to improve delivery predictability and reduce feature cycle time by up to 30%.
• Built scalable product roadmaps aligned to fundraising milestones, helping founders articulate product vision, product<>market fit, and traction clearly to investors.

• General CTO responsibilities (architectural design, operational setup, external runtime product evaluation, investor buy-in, regulatory compliance).
• Software development oversight (implementation on deep-dive-in) plus workflow design.
• Product co-ownership.
• Tech/tools/frameworks: proprietary software (Java, JavaScript), Kubernetes, Postgres, MiniIO, Ollama (internal), several xAI API (external), OpenTofu (Terraform), Keycloak, Kafka, Prometheus, ELK Stack, GitHub, GitHub Workflows, Argo CD, ISO 27001, BSI-ISM, EU AI Act.

• Led vision sessions to define goals and strategy
• Aligned the team to ensure clarity and focus
• Collaborated with clients to manage feedback
• Facilitated meetings for effective communication and decision-making

• Owned product delivery for document automation and workflow platform used across multiple legal jurisdictions
• Led integration across 6+ systems using API-based data exchange and structured data mapping
• Partnered with engineering on data models, document generation workflows, and system orchestration
• Evaluated LLM-assisted document automation opportunities to reduce manual drafting
• Built functional prototypes to validate workflow and product concepts
• ~2x increase in case processing throughput
• Enabled multi-state rollout of platform capabilities
• Reduced manual document generation and operational bottlenecks by 80%

• Directed a cross-functional team to redesign an online planning platform for theater lessons, prioritizing intuitive user flows and delivering an enhanced user experience.

• Designed wireframes and prototypes to optimize user account setup, onboarding, lesson management, and dashboard functionality through iterative refinement and user testing.

• Refined the existing brand design to improve accessibility and ensure inclusivity.

• Developed responsive, interactive designs in Webflow, producing clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using BEM styling, ensuring seamless integration with a full-stack developer.

• Focus on User Research
• Wireframing
• Journey & Story Mapping
• User Flows
• Prototyping
• Concept & Usability Testing
• Navigation & Information Architecture
• Mobile, Desktop and Website Design