ChristophKassen
Strategic Technology Leadership & Advisory
Guiding startups and SMEs through technology strategy, team building, and transformation as Interim CTO and Strategic Advisor
Services & Expertise
Strategic technology leadership and advisory services to accelerate growth and transformation
Interim CTO Services
Full-time technology leadership for critical growth phases, transitions, or transformations. Strategic vision combined with hands-on execution to drive your technology agenda forward.
Strategic Technology Advisory
Ongoing strategic guidance for technology decisions, architecture reviews, and roadmap planning. Regular advisory sessions to ensure your technology investments align with business goals.
Technology Strategy & Roadmapping
Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps that balance innovation with practical execution. Guide build-vs-buy decisions and prioritize investments for maximum business impact.
Engineering Team Building
Build high-performing engineering teams from the ground up. Strategic hiring, organizational design, and culture development to scale your technical capabilities.
Architecture & Technology Evaluation
Review existing architectures, evaluate technology choices, and provide recommendations for scalability and modernization. Independent assessment of technical capabilities and risks.
Digital Transformation Leadership
Guide organizations through complex technology transformations. From legacy modernization to cloud adoption, lead the change with proven methodologies and executive experience.
Technical Due Diligence
Comprehensive technical assessment for M&A, investments, or partnerships. Evaluate technology stack, team capabilities, technical debt, and scalability for informed decision-making.
Proven Track Record
With over 15 years of executive technology leadership experience, I've partnered with Germany's top startups and enterprises to transform their technology strategies and build world-class engineering organizations.
From guiding early-stage startups through critical technology decisions to leading large-scale transformations at automotive leaders like BMW and Volkswagen, I provide strategic C-level guidance that bridges business vision with technical execution.
Technical Skills
Core competencies and areas of expertise
Cloud Technology
AI & Machine Learning
Programming
Architecture & DevOps
Management
Languages
German
Native Speaker
English
Fluent
Let's Work Together
Ready to elevate your technology leadership? Let's discuss how strategic guidance can accelerate your growth