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Chris Hennigfeld
Fractional CTO
Experience
Jan 2025 - Jul 2025
7 monthsSwitzerland
Fractional CTO
Fashion Genius
- Guided founding team building their first startup.
- Researched suitable AI technologies and defined roadmap.
- Managed contractor hiring and management.
- Led development of AI agent, chatbot, fashion recommendation engine, and image generator.
Mar 2017 - Jan 2025
7 years 11 monthsUnited States
Fractional CTO and Engineering Manager
SiteOwl
- Provided guidance on technology strategy for a SaaS web application and 3 cross-platform mobile apps.
- Handled contractor and team management.
- Set up and managed agile development.
- Managed QA, technical support, and infrastructure.
- Helped company receive VC funding & 3,000 enterprise clients.
Oct 2016 - Jun 2024
7 years 9 monthsSingapore
Technology Consultant, Product Owner, Project Manager
TVT
- Coordinated 20 internal and external team members.
- Built a staff management system managing 8,000 contractors.
- Designed and built complex workflow management systems.
- Integrated GenAI for media compliance and subtitling.
Aug 2015 - May 2017
1 year 10 monthsSingapore
Fractional CTO
VivaLing
- Worked with the founder on vendor management, tech choices, strategy.
Apr 2015 - Oct 2016
1 year 7 monthsSwitzerland
Fractional CTO, Agile Coach, Project Manager
Payment21
- Introduced and championed agile development for a new team.
- Coordinated contractor work from inception to final delivery.
- Won Austrian “Constantinus Award” for excellence in consulting.
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
1 year 3 monthsFounder, CTO
LingoQuest
- Participated in customer research with schools and students.
- Managed all areas of product development, QA, and infrastructure.
- Led company to acquisition by major Singapore training provider.
Aug 2013 - Nov 2014
1 year 4 monthsSingapore
Chief Software Engineer
BellaDati Pte Ltd
- Technical lead for all APAC operations.
- Supported pre-sales and sales.
May 2012 - Jul 2013
1 year 3 monthsSingapore
Product Development Lead
FriarTuck Pte Ltd
- Technical lead and product owner for web/mobile applications.
May 2010 - Apr 2012
2 yearsSabbatical
Sabbatical
Travel through China and Southeast Asia, learning Chinese language and East Asian history.
May 2007 - May 2010
3 years 1 monthGermany
Team Leader, Software Development, QA, and R&D
imbus AG
Team leader for a team of 8 in China and Germany.
Oct 2006 - Apr 2007
7 monthsGermany
Master Thesis
Siemens Automation & Drives
Migrated the staff portal from SAP to an open-source middleware.
Nov 2004 - Apr 2005
6 monthsSpain
Intern
Quality Courses Barcelona
Web development internship.
Oct 2002 - Sep 2006
4 yearsGermany
Assistant Teacher in Computer Science
University of Münster
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (15.5 years), Media and Entertainment (7.5 years), Education (6.5 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), Fashion (0.5 years), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Education
Banking and Finance
Fashion
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (20 years), Quality Assurance (12 years), Product Development (10.5 years), Project Management (10.5 years), Customer Service (8 years), and Research and Development (3 years).
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Product Development
Project Management
Customer Service
Research and Development
Summary
A fractional CTO and technology consultant for 15 years, I have taken multiple startups to funding, acquisition, and scale, while delivering strategic leadership to 20+ clients.
I align product vision and technology strategy, leveraging strong agile and AI expertise to build efficient, high-performing teams, create scalable software solutions, and ensure timely, top-quality results.
Skills
- Won Constantinus Award By Austrian Chamber Of Commerce.
- Led Teams In Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, China, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, And Singapore.
- 10 Years As Cto.
- 15 Years In Agile Leadership.
- 2 Years Generative Ai (Chatgpt, Gemini, Claude, Cursor And Others).
- 10 Years Development In Java.
- 18 Years Managing And Hands-on Web Development With Aws, Html/css, Javascript, Angular, Nodejs, Mongodb, Java Ee, Postgresql.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
NativeItalian
AdvancedSpanish
IntermediateFrench
Intermediate ...and 1 more
Education
Oct 2001 - Apr 2007
University of Münster
M.S. in computer science · computer science · Münster, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Scrum Product Owner
ISTQB Certified Tester
International Software Testing Qualifications Board
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Where is Chris based?
Chris is based in Milano, Italy and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Chris speak?
Chris speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Italian (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Chris have?
Chris has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Chris has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Chris may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Chris be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Chris would be well-suited for roles such as: Fractional CTO, Fractional CTO and Engineering Manager, Technology Consultant, Product Owner, Project Manager.
What is Chris's latest experience?
Chris's most recent position is Fractional CTO at Fashion Genius.
What companies has Chris worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Chris has worked for Fashion Genius, SiteOwl, and TVT.
Which industries is Chris most experienced in?
Chris is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Education. Chris also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Fashion and Apparel, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas is Chris most experienced in?
Chris is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development. Chris also has some experience in Project Management, Customer Service, and Research and Development (R&D).
Which industries has Chris worked in recently?
Chris has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Fashion and Apparel.
Which business areas has Chris worked in recently?
Chris has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.
What is Chris's education?
Chris holds a Master in computer science from University of Münster.
Does Chris have any certificates?
Chris has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Scrum Product Owner and ISTQB Certified Tester.
What is the availability of Chris?
Chris is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Chris?
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