Hans (Christian) Reinl
Engineering and Leadership Consultant
Experience
Engineering and Leadership Consultant
Self-employed
Leveraging 15+ years of high-scale platform architecture and engineering leadership to consult with companies, focusing on enhancing their engineering capabilities and accelerating adoption of the AI-native web.
- AI & Machine Learning: Hands-on architecture and implementation using Vercel AI SDK, Next.js, Supabase, and Serverless architectures to build production-ready AI applications.
- Reference Architecture: Designed and implemented a full-stack, conversational coach (N+One AI Coach) based on Next.js and Vercel Edge Network for personalized training, demonstrating expertise in performant serverless applications and AI-powered experiences.
- Agentic Systems & Data Processing: Developed agentic-led, low-code crawling and indexing processes for fiber internet network information, showcasing proficiency in automation, LLM integration, and data structuring.
Vice President Engineering
Seven.One Entertainment Group GmbH / ProSiebenSat.1
- Responsible for strategic development and maintenance of the customer facing applications of the multi-tenant Video on Demand Streaming Platform Joyn, serving around 11 million monthly active users
- Successfully led six distributed engineering teams comprising 55+ individuals, including Engineering Managers and Staff Engineers, aligning business strategy with upper management and reporting to the CTO
- Implemented and directed the overall engineering vision for the organization; planned and budgeted internal and external costs
- Promoted and fostered a positive company culture, resulting in the successful pivot and roll-out of the product landscape to a new technology stack and revenue model
- Introduced AI engineering practices by piloting GitHub Copilot, enhancing developer productivity and code quality
Director Technology & Product, FYEO
Seven.One Entertainment Group GmbH / ProSiebenSat.1
- Led the development and maintenance of FYEO, a podcasting app with over 1.6 million formats and 40 million episodes
- Built and led a cross-functional, distributed technology and product team of 13 members and managed career development and recruitment processes
- Replaced an external agency with internal development and design personnel
- Developed and aligned business strategy with business owners and management, reporting to the CTO
- Implemented an engineering and product vision; created and executed a product roadmap and data-driven product planning processes involving all stakeholders
- Significantly increased key performance indicators, such as retention, reach, and technical stability
Lead Software Engineer and Software Architect
AXA Deutschland
- Led the development and growth of an engineering team responsible for building online insurance tariff calculators in a strongly regulated environment
- Developed services using Node.js and Java for the backend with a microservice architecture
- Designed and implemented the architecture for applications using React.js with TypeScript
- Architected and deployed applications in a custom cloud environment based on Kubernetes and Docker, utilizing cloud-native best practices and automation tools like Terraform and Jenkins
- Expanded the team from four to 14 developers by leading cross-functional teams and fostering an agile work environment
Software Engineer
REWE digital
- Contributed to the development of platform services enhancing the web experience of REWE's online presence and shop
- Built microservices with Node.js, transforming the backend from on-premise to cloud-native on Google Cloud Platform using Kubernetes and Docker
- Implemented Apache Kafka for efficient data streaming and real-time data processing
- Employed React.js for the front-end with a micro-frontend architecture
- Developed internal services that streamlined workflows for engineers
Engineering Manager and Software Architect
Fashionette
- Spearheaded the transformation of the e-commerce platform from a monolithic Magento system to a scalable microservice architecture
- Led the relaunch of the e-commerce platform and expanded the team to 14 software engineers
- Established a robust foundation for the company's future growth
- Employed PHP for backend development, leveraging cloud-based services to enhance scalability
Software Architect & Engineer, Engineering Manager
Self-employed
- Worked on projects for clients such as AXA, REWE digital, Vaillant Group Business Services and Fashionette
- Served as Software Architect, Engineer, Scrum Master and Engineering Manager working on new and existing software architectures
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (11.5 years), Insurance (7 years), Retail (7 years), Media and Entertainment (5 years), Fashion (1 year), and Professional Services (0.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (13 years), Product Development (13 years), Project Management (11 years), Strategy (1 year), and Research and Development (0.5 years).
Summary
As an experienced Engineering Leader and Software Architect in startups and corporates, I served my last role as Vice President of Engineering for Seven.One Entertainment Group (ProSiebenSat.1) where I led a team of 55 engineers, building Joyn, the Video Streaming Platform. I have more than 15 years of experience developing scalable web-applications using cutting-edge technologies by utilizing agile development and methodologies. I am currently looking for a new challenge.
My Ambition
My goal is to be a highly influential technology leader, shaping the technological direction of a company. I aim to leverage my skills in servant leadership, engineering strategy, and product development to empower teams and drive innovation that delivers impactful results.
My Passion
I am passionate about creating robust systems in high-performance environments and building teams that strive for excellence. My primary focus is on empowering and accelerating the growth of my team members.
My Values
Impactful Results
I consistently deliver meaningful value and tangible results that create a positive impact.
Empowered Individuals
I nurture and empower individuals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Transparent Communication
I prioritize open and honest communication, valuing transparency above personal agendas.
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Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
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