Martin R.
Interim CTO
Experience
Interim CTO
Berge & Meer Touristik GmbH
ERP migration (Microsoft Business Central) as a central transformation project – planning, managing, and implementing to harmonize processes and system landscapes.
Detailed IT cost analysis followed by the development of a sustainable action plan to reduce run, grow, and transform costs.
Building a scalable IT organization with clear structures and targeted recruitment of key roles for long-term stability.
AI and IT strategy development – working with the team to develop an AI-first strategy (3-year plan) and a coordinated IT and data strategy to drive digitization and innovation.
IT setup successfully reorganized and core processes sustainably stabilized.
Data & BI area future-proofed – advanced the BI team, designed a modern DWH architecture (MS Fabric, AI) with the team, and defined the data strategy for the rebuild.
Visible digital transformation – two strategic projects successfully rolled out across the organization.
Tech Advisor & CTO Mentor
Quantrefy GmbH
- Mentoring the in-house CTO and advising on efficient team building, system architecture transformation, and IT security to enable scalable growth.
- Supporting the tech leadership team in recruiting key roles and aligning team structures and processes to shorten time-to-market and drive strategic product development.
Interim CTO
movingimage EVP GmbH
Ensuring a stable, compliant, and secure video platform (AWS) with high reliability and performance.
Stabilizing the engineering team and introducing agile ways of working to promote best practices and efficient product development.
Introducing and implementing the OKR framework to align company-wide goals, boost team satisfaction, and support business growth.
Leading the technology and innovation strategy in close alignment with business goals – building a product-focused organization with a clear customer focus.
Building a strong tech leadership team: establishing key leadership roles in product, infrastructure & security, and engineering to ensure long-term stability and strategic direction.
Successfully completing five IT security certifications (ISO 27001, TISAX): demonstrating robust compliance processes and strengthening movingimage’s position as a reliable, audit-ready SaaS provider.
Management Consultant / Program Manager for PCI DSS Audit
Rubean AG
Conducting a comprehensive gap analysis to prepare for the PCI DSS 4.0 audit.
Creating a detailed project plan, ensuring C-level alignment, and securing budget approval.
Overall responsibility for the program, including developing IT security policies and implementing new processes.
Regular coordination with the PCI auditor and ongoing support for the organization throughout the audit process.
Successful PCI DSS 4.0 audit: achieved certification according to the new PCI DSS 4.0 standards.
Interim CTO
Smartify IT Solutions GmbH
Delivering a comprehensive operating model (18 modules in total).
Accelerating delivery in a high-performance Kubernetes and DevOps environment.
Ensuring data integrity of highly sensitive patient data.
Transforming into a reliable, fast, and easy-to-maintain AWS environment.
Reduced software development times by 100%.
Significantly lowered error rates through smart use of cloud services.
Interim CTO / C-Level Sparring
Onventis GmbH
- Leadership of the technology division with 60+ team members (SD, IT, SRE, Security, Architecture).
- Product and technology due diligence for strategic investors.
- Performance improvement and stabilization of the Onventis Buyer Platform.
- Multi-cloud strategy (private cloud, MS Azure, AWS).
- Introduction of agile portfolio and program management.
- Migration from a monolithic architecture to a cloud-native model (Azure).
- Implementation of OKRs across the organization.
Interim Director of Technology
Temedica GmbH
Expansion and leadership of software development teams.
Leadership of the infrastructure team.
Roadmap development for the technical strategy of new products.
Development of high-performance squads.
Driving recruitment.
Doubling of the development teams within 4 months.
Stabilization of team structures.
Improvement of team spirit by optimizing communication across all levels.
Support for the complex ISO 13485 (SaMD) audit certification.
Fractional CTO - FinTech
Areto Payment Processing
Building the core team.
Definition of roadmap and process structure.
Definition of communication channels and reporting.
Platform architecture and security concept (Azure Cloud).
Preparation and execution of PCI DSS Level 1 certification.
Completion of PCI DSS Level 1 compliance from scratch to certification within 10 weeks.
Integration of initial customers.
Performance increase of about 30% after go-live (Azure).
Management Consultant – Cloud Transformation
T-Systems Multimedia Solutions
Consulting in transformation projects for applications in modern cloud architectures for major clients.
Transition to highly automated IT operations based on Microsoft Azure.
Refactoring and redevelopment of applications.
Establishment of nearshore locations in Hungary and Slovakia.
Optimization of the managed Azure platform.
Increase in services sales performance by about 20% for MMS key clients (logistics).
Consolidation of financial and contractual frameworks.
Stabilization of the overall budget (forecast BI, dashboard).
Increase in employee motivation by breaking down silo thinking.
Go-live of the nearshore location in Hungary within 8 weeks.
Interim Director of Engineering – Partnerships
Joyn GmbH
Technological vision, strategy, and architecture guidance for international squads in a fast-paced startup environment (AWS, React, Kafka, Kubernetes, GitLab).
Innovative product development of VOD streaming from scratch – architecture and successful market launch.
Team building and hiring of top talents.
Agile transformation into a world-class engineering company.
Building international high-performance teams (local and nearshore).
Joyn Selection from concept to go-live in just 10 months.
Technical Advisor
HAWK:AI
- Market analysis of the competitive environment.
- Preparation for ISO 27.00x / IT security certification.
- Technical mentoring.
Tipico Technology Services GmbH
Fractional CTO
CommerceGate
- Platform redesign & relaunch.
- Structuring and introducing agile processes.
- Hiring and team development.
AXIS DATA, S.L.U.
WIRECARD AG
Nemetschek AG
Summary
Interim & Fractional CTO / CIO | Trusted Advisor for SaaS and PE portfolio companies
Developing cloud strategies and transformations (AWS, Azure)
Technology & tech due diligence in various setups
Motivator and mentor for international teams
Thinking and acting like an entrepreneur
Proactive, hands-on, solution-oriented
Many years of experience with PCI DSS and ISO 27.00x audits
Mentoring high-performing eHealth, streaming, and FinTech startups
Technological transformation: Leading large-scale programs, including ERP migration (Microsoft Business Central), development of AI and IT strategies, as well as cloud modernization (AWS, Azure).
Organizational leadership: Responsible for technology organizations with up to 100 employees and full P&L responsibility (€8M) – ensuring stability, scalability, and excellent delivery performance.
Data & BI modernization: Designing and implementing a modern DWH architecture (MS Fabric, AI) and developing a data strategy to drive data-driven decision making.
Security & compliance: Successfully completing multiple PCI DSS and ISO 27001 certifications, ensuring top security standards and building trust with investors and customers.
SaaS & private equity expertise: Trusted advisor for SaaS and private equity-backed companies, focusing on aligning technology and business strategy, improving efficiency, and accelerating growth.
Languages
Education
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
Master's degree · Computer Science and Physics · Nitra, Slovakia
Certifications & licenses
PCI DSS 4.0
PCI DSS Level 1
ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
Certified SCRUM Product Owner
Certified ScrumMaster
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