Work
  • Dec 2022 - Present
    DeepL
    Engineering Manager (Ecosystem)

    I lead the teams responsible for DeepL’s integration strategy, building the connective tissue that brings our AI into the global software landscape.

    • Strategy: Defining technical roadmaps for extensibility and platform-agnostic connectivity.
    • Multiplier Mindset: Focusing on developer flow—removing friction so the team can ship high-impact work autonomously.
    • Systems Thinking: Shifting from platform-specific solutions to a scalable, ecosystem-wide architectural vision.
  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
    DeepL
    Senior iOS & macOS Developer

    Focused on building and scaling DeepL’s native experience across the Apple ecosystem.

    • Native Excellence: Developed high-performance macOS/iOS apps with a focus on low-latency and “Apple-first” precision.
    • Flow: Refined CI/CD pipelines to ensure stable, frequent delivery to millions of users.
  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2022
    CitNOW
    Senior iOS Developer & Deputy Team Lead

    Balanced high-scale technical execution with foundational leadership, managing the integrity of a complex multi-app ecosystem.

    • Technical Ownership: Managed a suite of applications on a shared Objective-C/Swift codebase, ensuring architectural stability and feature parity.
    • Systems Leadership: Served as Deputy Team Lead, focusing on resource planning and aligning mobile engineering output with business goals.
    • Operational Excellence: Owned and optimized the CI/CD pipeline, significantly reducing manual overhead and release friction.
  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
    Lifelinked Limited
    iOS Lead

    Took end-to-end ownership of the mobile lifecycle for the Storii and StoriiCare apps, moving from implementation to strategic leadership.

    • Full Lifecycle Ownership: Led development in Swift from initial architecture to global App Store deployment.
    • Hiring & Mentorship: Built the foundation of the engineering team by interviewing candidates and mentoring junior developers.
    • Process Engineering: Managed CI/CD infrastructure and collaborated cross-functionally to improve overall engineering quality.
  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
    Pulsion Technology
    iOS Developer

    Focused on platform modernization and technical mentorship during a period of rapid product delivery.

    • Modernization: Led the transition between Objective-C and Swift for enterprise-grade applications.
    • Stability: Took ownership of automated build and deployment systems (CI/CD) to ensure reliable delivery cycles.
  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2016
    Tobit Software
    Software Developer

    A high-leverage role focused on the infrastructure and automation required to scale a massive app platform.

    • Large-Scale Automation: Built the systems that automated release processes for hundreds of app deployments simultaneously.
    • Process Engineering: Created a repeatable, stable pipeline that allowed the platform to scale without linear increases in manual effort.
  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2012
    Research Center Jülich
    Software Developer

    My career foundation at the intersection of mathematics and high-performance computing.

    • Complex System Modeling: Part of a team simulating traffic planning and civil security models.
    • Scientific Logic: Applied rigorous mathematical logic to code, focusing on the performance and accuracy of large-scale simulations.