Chief Technology Officer

Influenced company-wide strategy by integrating cloud-native solutions across production, supply chain, and logistics, aligning IT with business objectives to support TB International's € 1 Billion growth targets. Reshaped the company's operating model by embedding IT into core business processes, promoting Domain-Driven Design, and driving the adoption of microservices and serverless architectures, which were critical to optimizing costs and scaling operations efficiently across TB International's diverse brand portfolio

Guided strategic product initiatives through TechStars and Y Combinator accelerators, reinforcing Breu's position in cloud-native, durable delivery and automation solutions. Advised on high-impact cloud and software consulting strategies, influencing growth in distributed systems and site reliability engineering (SRE)

Responsible for all technology matters reporting to the CEO and collaborating with Corporate Venture Capitalists. Spearheaded METRO's first cloud-native digital venture, pioneering cloud governance and significantly improving time-to-market for over 30 digital solutions across 17 European countries. Strategically drove the integration of digital solutions into METRO's core wholesale business, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning IT with business goals. This led to cost optimizations, streamlined processes, and a stronger partnership with Google Cloud for advanced cloud and data science initiatives. Led the transformation of the operating model, focusing on platform engineering and reducing toil, which optimized cognitive load and enhanced internal tools and development processes. Managed a cross-functional team of 80 engineers, instilling Agile, DevOps, and SRE principles to foster a culture of innovation, security, and continuous improvement across the organization. Established a robust cloud governance framework, ensuring a balance between security, quality, and speed, which became a benchmark for other METRO AG group companies. Played a key role in securing and managing strategic partnerships, including representing the company at industry conferences and on Google's Kubernetes design panel, contributing experience to their product roadmap

Drove strategic and technical development of software development in the initial stages of cloud-based platforms to optimize container logistics and pricing configurations across diverse transportation networks. Led teams in the design and pre-launch activities ensuring seamless integration with the logistical demands and digital transformation goals of the freight forwarding logistics and trade-show industries

Orchestrated the full lifecycle development and delivery of a new generation of B2B services, transitioning to AWS to enhance global delivery capabilities across 140 countries and 12 vertical markets. Led international Scrum teams of software developers and data analysts located in Germany, China, and the USA, fostering a collaborative and agile development environment. Conducted customer-focused workshops and trainings for regional commercial teams to maximize the adoption and utility of new digital tools and data services. Oversaw key data-driven projects including real-time event tracking solutions for Apple to optimize global logistics, the implementation of mobile services for finance and key accounts, customer-specific dashboard developments for shipment tracking for major clients like Dell, Chanel, and Johnson & Johnson, and the creation of a carbon emissions dashboard used by VW, Intel, and Apple

Led the design of custom performance solutions for clients across EMEA, leveraging organizational data from multiple business units to create unified, actionable insights. Engaged in comprehensive pre-sales and post-sales activities, including conducting live demonstrations and managing projects from inception to delivery to ensure client needs and expectations were fully met. Innovated customer analytics solutions for Zain, Kuwait in 2012, introducing a first-of-its-kind mobile operator analytics platform that integrated Google Maps for enhanced network and commercial insights, significantly aiding in decision-making processes for CxOs. In 2011, led the integration of sales, financial, and customer care data with real mobile network traffic for Zain, Kuwait, enhancing cross-departmental collaboration by synthesizing diverse data sources into cohesive reports and dashboards for comprehensive business insights. Developed a sophisticated Customer Experience Management (CEM) system for Vodafone Global, Germany, designed to analyze data from network, handset specifics, and roaming across 11 countries, providing detailed insights into subscriber interactions and network performance. For Qtel in Qatar (2011), crafted customized reports analyzing trends in subscriber behavior, network performance, and handset usage, which supported the technical team's operational and strategic initiatives. Created a tailored daily network KPI reporting solution for Zain in Bahrain (2010), automating data collection and analysis processes through NetAct, which streamlined the monitoring and management of network performance over time

Established and managed the university's first internet radio station, delivering live audio streaming across campus, enhancing student engagement and fostering a connected academic community