Kurt Rosenberg - CTO / Project Lead & Product Co-Owner

Q: Where is Kurt based?

Kurt is based in Eschborn, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kurt speak?

Kurt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kurt have?

Kurt has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Kurt has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Kurt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kurt's latest experience?

Kurt's most recent position is CTO / Project Lead & Product Co-Owner at Physio-Agil Frankfurt .

Q: What companies has Kurt worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kurt has worked for Physio-Agil Frankfurt , LS Telcom AG , ITSG GmbH , and Refinery Tech Ltd. .

Q: Which industries is Kurt most experienced in?

Kurt is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Telecommunication . Kurt also has some experience in Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Kurt most experienced in?

Kurt is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management . Kurt also has some experience in Audit , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Kurt worked in recently?

Kurt has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Telecommunication , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Kurt worked in recently?

Kurt has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Eschborn, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

CTO / Project Lead & Product Co-Owner

Physio-Agil Frankfurt

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), OpenAI API (external), OpenTofu (Terraform), Keycloak, Kafka, Prometheus, ELK Stack, GitHub, GitHub Workflows, Argo CD, ISO 27001, BSI-ISM, EU AI Act.

Aug 2022 - Sep 2024

2 years 2 months

Application Owner / Key Account Manager

LS Telcom AG

Manage external stakeholder OFCOM to soothe relationship and build confidence on delivery with minimal delay.
Analyze possible functionality modifications to enable negotiations on aspects that could be omitted or delivered later.
Lead the software development team and manage third-party providers.
Lead internal stakeholder management towards process adaptation.
Tech/tools/frameworks: Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Office Suite, Argo CD, Grafana, Anchore, Bitbucket, microservice architecture on MS Azure, Kubernetes, Camunda, Jasper Reports, proprietary software, aligned with UK law (Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, Communications Act 2003, Digital Economy Act 2017, ITU Radio Regulations, CEPT/ECC Decisions, EECC/RED-based UK law).

Mar 2021 - May 2022

1 year 3 months

Head of IT Change Management

ITSG GmbH

Assess current state of IT Change Management process and CI/CD pipeline and design corrective measures.
Own IT Change Management process, data structures and repositories (CMDB, ITSM-CM) and lead yearly audit report engaging with senior auditors.
Build and lead the Change Management team and support staff recruitment.
Lead stakeholder management towards process adaptation and drive growth.
Train the Change Management team in architectural principles and conduct workshops.
Engage with other units to design KPI reporting for transparency and efficiency.
Drive adjacent process improvement and support CI/CD pipeline problem resolution.
Manage third-party providers in IT Service Management CM.
Tech/tools/frameworks: Red Hat OpenShift (on-premise), Docker, Citrix ACI, Citrix ADC, Checkpoint Endpoint Security, HPE Storage, SGX infrastructure, proprietary encryption software, iOS, Android, Matrix42 CMDB, Confluence, Jira, BSI IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001, Gematik security framework (BAIT-comparable controls).

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

4 months

CTO Director

Refinery Tech Ltd.

Collaborate with board to redesign startup strategy and design technology roadmap for VC investment pitch.
Provide IT architectural expertise and challenge support during pitching.
Hands-on responsibility for technical topics and process improvements.
Oversight of SDLC, CI/CD pipeline, test management and design of future operations.
Deep dive in technology white papers and refine concepts for roadmap.
Code deep dive with development team for MVP prototype modifications.
Adapt technology financial plans to new roadmap.
Evaluate platform implementation viability in specific jurisdictions.
Represent startup as CTO to introduce technical and strategic viability and support pitching.
Tech/tools/frameworks: Office Suite, Google Suite, Whimsical, Docker, Kubernetes, Jupyter Notebooks, proprietary software, AWS, MS Azure.

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

1 year 1 month

Senior Management Consultant / Chief of Staff / Director

Deutsche Bank AG

Global stakeholder management across 42 international offices with CRO and international AFC bodies.
Introduce conceptual models on organizational and functional design for Anti-Financial-Crime aligned to strategy.
Review complex process structures and location particularities.
Implement and roll out a global skill review framework, deliver final report and development plans, and close audit issues.
Manage staff-related internal and external audit points owned by AFC COO.
Tech/tools/frameworks: Office Suite, SharePoint, PL/SQL, Tableau.

Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 4 months

Senior Management Consultant / Project Manager and Lead Business Analyst

DZ Bank AG

Lead project streams for service model and DML integration focusing on closure-driven deliverables.
Liaise with risk management throughout analysis, redefinition and implementation.
Design architectural and process change proposals and achieve buy-in for CI/CD pipeline and product acquisition changes.
Design and execute proofs-of-concept with third-party providers and make-or-buy decisions.
Support interdependent streams for CMDB implementation, scan & discovery, and ServiceNow customization.
Oversee junior analysts and knowledge transition to internal staff.
Tech/tools/frameworks: ServiceNow CMDB, BMC Discovery, MS SQL, OCS Discovery, CyberArk, Windows AD, Exchange/OWA, Jira, Confluence, ISO 27001, BSI IT-SM, BAIT.

Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

9 months

Senior Management Consultant / Project Manager and Lead Business Analyst

Deutsche Bank AG

Lead global due diligence for data privacy and bank secrecy across 52 locations focusing on transaction filtering.
Ensure alignment with list naming screening and transaction monitoring projects.
Conduct process and IT architectural assessments and policy, process, and regulatory milestone plan alignment.
Assess impact of local restrictions and implement remediation measures for deviations from the target operating model.
Tech/tools/frameworks: GDPR (EU) 2016/679, Hotscan, HCM, Oracle, SQL, Excel, SWIFT, SEPA, PL/SQL, Tableau, ISO 27001, BSI IT-SM, BAIT.

Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

2 years 6 months

Senior Management Consultant / Lead Business Analyst

Deutsche Bank AG

Designed an IT data quality management control framework with alignments under IT asset and configuration management processes.
Delivered a global data quality management policy.

Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 4 months

Senior Management Consultant / Lead Business Analyst / Senior IT Architect

Deutsche Bank AG

Consolidated processes for identification of IT systems relevant to compliance scopes (e.g., trade order surveillance, SOx, MAS, BaFin Circular 6/13, electronic transaction relevance).

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

4 months

Platform Migration Lead and Senior Software Developer

Kiehm Datamanagement GmbH

Led platform migration of proprietary inventory management system from Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP to modern environments and continued functional requirement development.

Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

3 months

Senior Software Architect

EngRoTec Solutions GmbH

Designed optical robot-sensor solution for automotive assembly line QA performing on-the-fly measurements and generating deviation alarms and QA reports.

Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

1 year 2 months

Lead IT Product Management / Senior Business Analyst

Postbank AG

Managed software portfolio including project strategy alignment software, centralized process design software, and branch office software for daily business.

Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

11 months

Senior IT Product Management

Postbank AG

Provided IT product portfolio management consultancy.

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

1 year 9 months

AVP – Senior IT Product Portfolio Manager

Deutsche Bank AG

Managed global IT product portfolio for capital markets.

May 2007 - Oct 2009

2 years 6 months

AVP - IT Product Manager / Software Architect / Business Analyst

Deutsche Bank AG

Managed IT product management, software architecture, and business analysis in strategic services.

Mar 2007 - May 2007

3 months

External Consultant and Software Developer

Deutsche Bank AG

Developed financial sector solutions using J2EE, JavaScript, JSF, PL/SQL, Hibernate, Spring, Ant, XML/XSLT, SOAP, .NET.

Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

3 months

External Consultant

INSONO AG

Implemented systems for Arcor AG (today Vodafone D2 GmbH).

Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

2 years 7 months

External Consultant and Software Developer

INOSOFT AG

Delivered software development consultancy for Deutsche Bank AG.

Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

1 year 6 months

External Consultant and Software Developer

INOSOFT AG

Delivered software development consultancy for Sanofi-Aventis AG.

Jun 2002 - Jan 2003

8 months

Software Developer / Consultant / Marketing Representative

INOSOFT AG

Developed software solutions and supported marketing initiatives.

Sep 2000 - Feb 2001

6 months

Intern

University Clinic Justus-Liebig in Giessen

Developed Java OO software for visualization and data analysis of micro-tomographic lung tissue image stacks.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (14.5 years), Information Technology (7 years), Telecommunication (2.5 years), Healthcare (1.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (1.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (21.5 years), Product Development (9.5 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Audit (3.5 years), Quality Assurance (2.5 years), and Strategy (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Audit

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Skills

Data Management, It Risk Management, It Compliance

Data Management, It Risk Management, It Compliance
Organizational & Business Process Change – Analysis And Execution
It Architecture, System Integration And Development
Software Engineering, Release And Quality Management

Expert

Staff & Stakeholder Management / Chief Of Staff / Chief Of Unit
It Change Management (Big/medium Enterprises)
Remediation Strategies (Design/execution) - Governance, Risk And Compliance Experience Across Iso 27001, Bsi It-sm, Bait — And Current Alignment With The Eu Dora Framework For Operational Resilience (More Recently Also Eu Ai Act)
Software Development / Enterprise (Cloud) Solution-architectures
Enterprise It Service And Data Quality Management / Data Governance

Advanced

Organizational Change Management (Big/medium Enterprises)
Fintech / New Business Models Based On Disruptive Technologies (Blockchain)
Human Resource Professional Development Frameworks (Focus Afc)
Artificial Intelligence Software Solutions
Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Process Enhancement
Software Engineering, Lifecycle And Quality Management - Agile/classic
Senior And Junior Team Management (On-, Near- And Off-shore)

Experienced

Software, Data And Platform Migration (Big/medium Enterprises)
It Investment Governance (Big Enterprises)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 1997 - Sep 2002

University of Applied Sciences Gießen – Friedberg

Computer Science Engineer · Computer Sciences (Major) – Finance (Minor) · Gießen, Germany · GPA: 4.1 /German grade: 2.3

Oct 1994 - Sep 1997

University of Applied Sciences Gießen – Friedberg

Civil Engineering · Gießen, Germany

Oct 1992 - Jun 1994

Goethe School – Wetzlar

German Secondary School (Abitur -- Qualifies for university admission) · Wetzlar, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Hospice Volunteer Care

Training qualification – Horizonte e.V. Hofheim

Football Coach C License

German Football Association

Negotiation Essentials

Programme on Negotiation – Harvard Law School

Psychology For High Performance

Center for Health Education - Stanford University

Algorithmic Trading Programme

Said Business School – University of Oxford

Leading Strategic Projects Programme

Said Business School – University of Oxford

Accelerated Management Program

Yale School of Management – Executive Education

Introduction To Artificial Intelligence (AI)

EdX Online Microsoft Course -DAT263x

Oxford Fintech Programme

Said Business School – University of Oxford

AI Driven Product Strategy

Northwesetern Kellogg School of Management

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Kurt based?

Kurt is based in Eschborn, Germany.

What languages does Kurt speak?

Kurt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Kurt have?

Kurt has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Kurt has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Kurt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kurt be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kurt would be well-suited for roles such as: CTO / Project Lead & Product Co-Owner, Application Owner / Key Account Manager, Head of IT Change Management.

What is Kurt's latest experience?

Kurt's most recent position is CTO / Project Lead & Product Co-Owner at Physio-Agil Frankfurt.

What companies has Kurt worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kurt has worked for Physio-Agil Frankfurt, LS Telcom AG, ITSG GmbH, and Refinery Tech Ltd..

Which industries is Kurt most experienced in?

Kurt is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Telecommunication. Kurt also has some experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Kurt most experienced in?

Kurt is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Kurt also has some experience in Audit, Quality Assurance (QA), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Kurt worked in recently?

Kurt has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Telecommunication, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Kurt worked in recently?

Kurt has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Kurt's education?

Kurt holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Gießen – Friedberg.

Does Kurt have any certificates?

Kurt has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Hospice Volunteer Care, Football Coach C License, and Negotiation Essentials.

What is the availability of Kurt?

Kurt is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kurt?

Kurt's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.