Olaf Titel - CTO, Partner, Agile Coach, Product Owner

Q: Where is Olaf based?

Olaf is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Olaf speak?

Olaf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Olaf have?

Olaf has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Olaf's latest experience?

Olaf's most recent position is CTO, Partner, Agile Coach, Product Owner at fluidx digital GmbH .

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

In recent years, Olaf has worked for fluidx digital GmbH , Reality Works and Luxoom , voiXen GmbH , and titelplusplus GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Olaf also has some experience in Healthcare and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Olaf most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 4 months

CTO, Partner, Agile Coach, Product Owner

fluidx digital GmbH

Development and launch of a browser-based platform for camera streaming, augmented reality (AR), and visual computing
Device-independent camera streaming for smartphones, tablets, desktop PCs, as well as VR and AR headsets
Ensuring GDPR-compliant hosting in Open Telekom Cloud and other sovereign cloud providers
Intuitive visual and collaborative features to boost efficiency and seamlessly integrate into existing enterprise software

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

CTO

Reality Works and Luxoom

Development and launch of innovative digital solutions based on AR, VR, XR, and metaverse technologies
Definition and implementation of data architectures, data pipelines, and workflows
Building efficient and scalable solutions to meet business requirements
Technologies: Unreal Engine, Azure, OTC, AWS, NextJS, pixel streaming, WebRTC, AI

Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

4 months

Agile Coach

Volkswagen AG

Coaching and support for agile projects in the Recall2 program
Expertise in multi-tier software architectures, change management, microservices, Spring Boot, and Cloud Foundry

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

3 months

Coding Architect, Proxy PO, Agile Coach

Volkswagen AG

Planning and migration of the application to the Cloud Foundry-based VW Serenity platform
Introducing comprehensive code and quality assurance (Clean Code, SOLID, functional and non-functional requirements)
Supporting the Product Owner in defining and prioritizing business and technical requirements
Technologies: Docker, Cloud Foundry, AngularJS, NodeJS, Java EE, Scrum, Microservices, Spring Boot

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

4 months

Software Architect, Project Manager

Volkswagen AG

Analysis and enhancement of the existing E2E-D solution
Deriving architectural proposals for scalable, high-performance, and extensible systems
Use of open-source and JVM technologies (Spring, Cloud Foundry, Kafka, Elasticsearch)
Tools: Eclipse, AWS, Docker
Methods: Java EE, Big Data, agile software development, Microservices

Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

2 years 2 months

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

T-Systems International GmbH

Introduction and scaling of agile methods in Scrum teams for the development of firmware for the health card connector
Certification and completion of the product for medical practices
Methods: agile project management, Scrum, C++

Jan 2016 - Aug 2022

6 years 8 months

CTO, Shareholder, Technical Consultant, Scrum Coach

voiXen GmbH

Development of a cloud service (SaaS) for managing and analyzing voice recordings
Fully automated transcription of audio to text and semantic categorization
Technologies and tools: NodeJS, Docker, Elasticsearch, Asana, Amazon S3, Heroku
Industries: Call centers, media, IT services, web
Methods: agile project management, Scrum, psychoacoustics, speech recognition, AWS, big data, AI

Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

4 years 6 months

Scrum Coach, Senior Architect, Developer

Volkswagen AG

Setup and customization of the "Mein Auto" portal using Liferay
Roles: Scrum Coach, Senior Architect, Developer
Technologies: Java EE, Portlets, Liferay, agile development methods

Oct 2010 - Dec 2012

2 years 3 months

Scrum Coach, Senior Architect, Developer

Volkswagen AG

Setup and customization of the international VW web portal with Liferay and launch in the USA
Roles: Scrum Coach, Senior Architect, Developer
Technologies: Java EE, Portlets, Liferay, agile methods

Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

1 year 8 months

Scrum Master, Scrum Coach

Telefónica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Further development of the o2 web shop and optimization of existing Scrum processes
Introduction of Scrum of Scrums to synchronize distributed teams
Training of Product Owners and department managers
Leading two Scrum teams and overseeing multiple releases
Implementation of a tool for transparent Scrum planning

Jan 2002 - Present

24 years 3 months

Managing Director

titelplusplus GmbH

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 Information Technology (24 years), Automotive (7.5 years), Media and Entertainment (6.5 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Telecommunication (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Automotive

Media and Entertainment

Healthcare

Telecommunication

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 Operations (24 years), Strategy (24 years), Information Technology (17 years), Product Development (15 years), and Project Management (10.5 years).

Operations

Strategy

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Summary

This executive combines over two decades of experience in software development, IT project management, streaming technologies, and building intelligent cloud and SaaS solutions.

As a Diplom-Ingenieur from TU Berlin in technical acoustics with a specialization in psychoacoustics, she brings a unique profile at the intersection of software, AI, and audio processing.

Throughout her career, she has been CTO of several tech companies and an investor in a startup that developed AI and speech recognition solutions for medical applications. In particular, at voiXen she introduced an AI-based platform for processing and categorizing large amounts of speech — fully automated, scalable, and focused on user feedback and semantic tagging.

Today, as CTO at fluidX she designs digital real-time solutions for visual communication (AR/VR/XR) and builds scalable architectures with WebRTC, Docker, and NextJS.

Her project management follows agile methods, focusing on measurable results, iterative approaches, and empowering teams.

Skills

Agile Project Management
Scrum
Agile Software Development
Cto
Product Development
Project Leadership
Software Architecture
Microservices
Cloud Foundry
Docker
Aws
Azure
Nextjs
Webrtc
Ar/vr/xr
Psychoacoustics
Speech Recognition
Big Data
Artificial Intelligence
Ci/cd
Data Pipelines

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Apr 1991 - Apr 1999

TU Berlin

Diploma in Engineering · Technical Environmental Protection · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CSM Certified Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance, Stockholm

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Olaf based?

Olaf is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Olaf speak?

Olaf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Olaf have?

Olaf has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Olaf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Olaf would be well-suited for roles such as: CTO, Partner, Agile Coach, Product Owner, CTO, Agile Coach.

What is Olaf's latest experience?

Olaf's most recent position is CTO, Partner, Agile Coach, Product Owner at fluidx digital GmbH.

What companies has Olaf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olaf has worked for fluidx digital GmbH, Reality Works and Luxoom, voiXen GmbH, and titelplusplus GmbH.

Which industries is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Olaf also has some experience in Healthcare and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Olaf most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Olaf's education?

Olaf holds a Master in Technical Environmental Protection from TU Berlin.

Does Olaf have any certificates?

Olaf has 1 certificate: CSM Certified Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Olaf?

Olaf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Olaf?

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