Before diving into what I do and how I work, I'd like to share why I'm passionate about technical product management and leadership. My journey has been shaped by a unique combination of technical expertise and strategic vision that sets me apart in this field.
Throughout my career, I've cultivated a deep appreciation for the intersection of technology and business value. I've consistently sought the optimal balance between quality and efficiency while fostering collaborative, innovative team environments. This pursuit has become my professional cornerstone.
At Jung von Matt, I evolved from developer to technical director, leading teams to create exceptional digital experiences. I embraced their principle of "remaining constructively dissatisfied" — not as a mere slogan, but as a mindset driving continuous improvement and excellence. This philosophy taught me that true innovation emerges from constantly challenging the status quo while maintaining unwavering quality standards.
My time at IBM provided valuable contrast, exposing me to enterprise-scale technological ecosystems and diverse global perspectives. There, I gained appreciation for robust architectural thinking and how complex technical systems can solve significant business challenges. Working alongside brilliant minds from various cultural and professional backgrounds expanded my ability to translate between technical possibilities and strategic objectives.
7 years IBM
7 years JvM
These complementary experiences shaped me into a versatile technical product manager who bridges the gap between creative innovation and enterprise-grade implementation. In 2019, I made the deliberate decision to apply this unique perspective as an independent consultant, creating meaningful solutions that combine technical excellence with strategic insight.
Today, I leverage this background in two complementary roles: As an independent consultant, I collaborate with forward-thinking teams on products that deliver genuine value. Simultaneously, I serve as CTO of a Smart Mirror startup, where I lead the technical vision and product strategy, managing the full product lifecycle from concept to market-ready solutions. This experience has deepened my understanding of hardware-software integration, connected systems, and embedded platforms.
My approach combines strategic vision, technical depth, and empathetic leadership to transform complex challenges into elegant solutions. I excel at building and leading high-performing engineering teams, translating between hardware constraints and software possibilities, and managing cross-functional collaboration across engineering, design, and business stakeholders. I'm passionate about establishing engineering standards, fostering inclusive team cultures, and driving products that seamlessly integrate into users' daily lives.
If you're seeking a technical leader who can establish and grow engineering teams, drive strategic technical vision, and deliver impactful solutions, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might work together.