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.
Architecture & Technology Evaluation
Review existing architectures, evaluate technology choices, and provide recommendations for scalability and modernization. Independent assessment of technical capabilities and risks.
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.
Let's Work Together
Ready to elevate your technology leadership? Let's discuss how strategic guidance can accelerate your growth
Technical Expertise
Proven expertise across the full technology stack, from cloud infrastructure to team leadership
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS Solutions Architect with extensive experience building scalable cloud infrastructure for startups and enterprises. Led cloud migrations and infrastructure optimization at BMW and multiple startups.
AI & Machine Learning
Early adopter of AI technologies, implementing LLM-powered solutions and advising companies on AI strategy and integration.
Software Development
Full-stack development expertise across multiple languages and frameworks. Led development teams and architected solutions for high-traffic applications at Volkswagen and various startups.
Solution Architecture
Designed and implemented scalable architectures for enterprise and startup environments. Expertise in microservices, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures handling millions of users.
Team Leadership
Built and led high-performing engineering teams from 5 to 50+ engineers. Product Manager at BMW, establishing agile practices and fostering innovation culture across distributed teams.
DevOps & Security
Implemented DevSecOps practices and automated deployment pipelines for enterprise applications. Ensured security compliance and reliability for mission-critical automotive systems.
Data & Analytics
Designed data architectures and analytics solutions for data-driven decision making. Implemented scalable data pipelines processing terabytes of automotive telemetry data.
Digital Transformation
Led digital transformation initiatives at traditional enterprises, modernizing legacy systems and establishing cloud-first strategies.