Helge Steimann
Product-strategic Technology Leader
Experience
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 1 monthBad Soden, Germany
Partner & Co-Founder
Digitice.io
- End-to-end responsibility for product strategy, technology architecture across multiple client engagements
- Led strategic platform transformations from legacy and on-premise setups to cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud and Azure
- Established SaaS-ready, API-driven platform foundations to support scalability, international rollout and long-term growth
- Designed and implemented AI-enabled platform capabilities, including agentic AI in software development workflows and AI-based automation replacing classical middleware solutions
- Built and led cross-functional product, engineering and technology teams; aligned stakeholders across business, product and technology
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
5 yearsManager Digital Services
Steinhoff Digital
- Built and managed a global digital service unit to accelerate digitization across international businesses
- Set up and scaled a central digital services organization from scratch
- Defined group-wide digital and platform strategy and corresponding roadmaps
- Established cloud-based platform and analytics services to enable scalable, data-supported business operations
- Harmonized local initiatives into reusable, globally scalable platform services
- Led international teams and partner networks supporting global rollouts
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
5 yearsCTO & Branch Manager
Avandeo GmbH
- Built and led the entire technology organization, including software development, operations and support
- Designed and scaled e-commerce and ERP platforms supporting rapid business growth
- Introduced cloud-based and SaaS solutions to replace monolithic systems and enable scalable fulfillment operations
- Prepared platforms for international scaling and partner integration through service-oriented architecture
- Managed IT teams in Germany and a 35-person branch office in Shanghai
Leadership & Consulting Roles
Sinnerschrader, Framfab
- Build-up and leadership of software development, account and project management teams
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Tempodome
- Product, platform and operations responsibility for a live-streaming platform
Summary
Product-strategic technology leader with end-to-end responsibility for product strategy, platform architecture and scalable engineering organizations in complex, international environments.
Proven track record in transforming legacy and on-premise systems into cloud-native, SaaS-ready and API-driven platforms on Google Cloud and Azure, enabling sustainable growth, internationalization and exit-readiness.
Strong focus on using AI as a core enabler of product scalability and operational leverage. Experienced in aligning product vision, technology strategy and business goals while leading multi-layer technology and engineering organizations.
Skills
- Product Strategy, Road Mapping & Portfolio Ownership
- Platform & Software Architecture (Saas, Cloud, Api)
- Technology & Engineering Leadership
- Cloud Strategy & Platform Transformation (Google Cloud, Azure)
- Ai-enabled Products & Process Automation
- Organizational Scaling & Internationalization
- Technology Due Diligence
- Product Strategy
- Engineering
- Organizational Scaling & Internationalization Leadership
- Cloud & Saas
- Technology Due Diligence Platforms
- Ai-enabled Products
- Scaling Organizations
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
FH Wedel – University of Applied Sciences
Degree · Applied Computer Science & Business Economics · Wedel, Germany
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