ChristophKassen

Strategic Technology Leadership & Advisory

Guiding startups and SMEs through technology strategy, team building, and transformation as Interim CTO and Strategic Advisor

15+
Years Experience
AWS
Solutions Architect
BMW
Product Owner

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

AWS95%
GCP / Firebase85%
Kubernetes95%
Docker90%
Terraform85%

AI & Machine Learning

AI/ML Solutions85%
LLM Integration80%
AI Strategy & Consulting85%

Programming

Python85%
JavaScript80%
Ruby75%

Architecture & DevOps

Solution Architecture95%
DevSecOps90%
SDLC Best Practices90%
Microservices90%

Management

Product Management90%
Team Leadership90%
Agile/Scrum85%

Languages

DE

German

Native Speaker

EN

English

Fluent

Let's Work Together

Ready to elevate your technology leadership? Let's discuss how strategic guidance can accelerate your growth