Building the future of distributed teams in the AI era
I'm a German software engineer and technical leader with 15+ years of experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
As a German living in Denmark, my expat journey has shaped my perspective on cross-cultural collaboration and remote team dynamics. This experience has taught me the value of diverse viewpoints and the importance of creating inclusive environments where innovation thrives.
I'm a strong believer in the remote-first approach, especially in our AI-enhanced era. When people become 10x more productive through AI tools, they shouldn't be constrained by traditional office environments. The key is ensuring teams deeply understand the mission and are genuinely committed to the outcomes.
My leadership philosophy centers on empowering teams to take ownership, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and making strategic decisions that balance innovation with practical delivery. Great technology emerges from the intersection of technical excellence and human understanding.
Champion of distributed teams and AI-enhanced productivity
Focus on team commitment and deep understanding of purpose
German expat in Denmark with global team experience
My approach to technical leadership combines strategic thinking with hands-on expertise, focusing on sustainable innovation and team growth.
I believe in data-driven decisions through open discussions with all stakeholders. Every technical choice emerges from transparent dialogue between engineering, business, and product teams, ensuring alignment while maintaining excellence.
Foster innovation through structured experimentation while maintaining a balanced perspective on AI. I see both the risks and advantages of AI, ensuring it serves companies, society, and humans rather than replacing thoughtful decision-making.
Build autonomous distributed teams through transparent, honest, and clear communication. In remote environments, getting everyone on board requires deliberate effort to ensure shared understanding and genuine commitment to the mission.
Maintain high standards through code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous learning. Technical debt is a strategic choice, not an inevitability.
Over 15 years, I've led engineering teams through complex transformations, scaling challenges, and innovative product development.
Leading and coordinating four teams comprising 21 developers. Strategic planning, technical feasibility studies, and mentoring across cybersecurity and email infrastructure solutions.
Spearheaded the development of key security products and microservices, building robust systems for enterprise security solutions.
Software architecture design and implementation, complex build systems coordination, and international service provider integration across diverse technical landscapes.
Currently leading four engineering teams at Abusix GmbH, focusing on strategic planning and technical excellence in cybersecurity solutions.
Cybersecurity, medical technology (MRI as a service), enterprise data management, and email infrastructure solutions across Europe.
Led distributed teams across Europe, working with diverse cultures and time zones while maintaining high performance and collaboration.
Leading teams with expertise across Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Java ecosystems, specializing in microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions.
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