About
I'm Christoph Kassen, a technology advisor based in Munich. I work with startups and SMEs at inflection points — helping them build engineering organisations, define technology strategies, and execute technical transformations.
My background spans enterprise and startup environments: from leading product and technology teams at BMW and Volkswagen to supporting early-stage companies through their first architecture decisions. I hold the AWS Global Solutions Architect certification and have built teams of 5 to 50+ engineers across Europe.
Technical Expertise & Leadership
15+ years of experience leading critical technology initiatives — from cloud infrastructure to building engineering teams
Cloud Infrastructure & Scaling
AWS Solutions Architect with solid experience building scalable cloud infrastructure. Led cloud migrations at BMW and various startups — from strategy through to production.
AI Strategy & LLM Integration
Having worked with generative AI and LLM technologies from early on, I help companies develop pragmatic AI strategies and implement concrete solutions with measurable impact.
Software Architecture & Development
Full-stack background as a technical lead and strategic advisor. Designed and built scalable systems for millions of users, leading development teams in automotive and SaaS environments.
System Design & Enterprise Architecture
Designed and implemented complex, distributed systems for enterprise clients. Experience in scalable architecture, fault tolerance, and performance optimisation for mission-critical applications.
Engineering Leadership & Org Development
Built and led engineering teams from 5 to 50+ members. Introduced quality standards, agile culture, and structured development processes in fast-growing companies.
DevOps, Security & Reliability
Implemented automated deployment pipelines and security best practices for business-critical systems. Ensured compliance, reliability, and operational stability in regulated industries.
Data Architecture & Business Intelligence
Designed and implemented data architectures for data-driven decisions. Processed large-scale datasets (petabyte range) for real-time analytics and machine learning applications.
Digital Transformation & Modernisation
Led comprehensive digitalisation programmes at traditional enterprises. Strategic planning of legacy modernisation, cloud-first transitions, and organisational realignment for digital growth.
Whether it's strategic technology consulting or technical leadership — let's talk.
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