Who I Am
I live in Karlsruhe and work as a Delivery Manager at codecentric, where I bring over 20 years of experience in software development, architecture, and digital transformation. My drive is to design technological solutions that not only work but also sustainably empower people and processes.
As a generalist with strategic foresight and a troubleshooter, my strength lies in solving complex problems—whether in today’s AI-driven world or traditional IT environments. I excel at quickly diving into new topics and enabling teams to master these challenges. Whether it’s scaling key accounts, building high-performing teams, or optimizing processes, I leverage AI and digital tools to drive innovation and efficiency.
In my free time, I experiment with AI tools like claude or PI and document my insights in my blog series. New impulses and exciting projects—whether professional or personal—always motivate me.
What Drives Me
- Open Source: As a member of the Apache Software Foundation and a committer for Apache Karaf, I’m passionate about collaborating on open solutions.
- Agility: Since becoming a certified Scrum Master in 2009, I’ve supported teams in working more flexibly and customer-centric.
- Sharing Knowledge: I’m one of four authors of the Apache Karaf Cookbook and have contributed articles to JavaMagazin, including:
- Elchtest – ELK Beyond HTTP Access Logs (2014/12)
- Web Applications with Apache Karaf – Part 3: Web Visualization with Pax Web (2014/07)
- Karaf 3.0 in the Enterprise – Part 2: Building JPA Applications (2014/06)
- An OSGi Container Comes of Age – Part 1: Basics and Innovations (2014/05)
Currently
- Blog series on Context Engineering (How AI can enhance coding)
- Experiments with AI agents (e.g., “vibe-coding” vs. precise context prompts)
- Leadership & Coaching (5-person team + strategic guidance for colleagues)
Personal
I believe technology should do more than just function—it should strengthen people and processes. When I’m not at my desk, you’ll often find me at meetups or with a good book on software architecture.