Engineering Manager · Berlin
I build capable teams, create clarity across complex projects, and help engineers take ownership of their work.
Currently leading two engineering teams at Deutsche Rentenversicherung in Berlin.
Open to senior engineering management opportunities
Selected experience
From building an engineering team to coordinating delivery across complex systems.
Leading two teams of 16 people, with a focus on software integration and delivery across approximately eight projects.
OpenShift · Java · Quarkus · TypeScript · Gatling · Playwright
Led eight frontend and mobile engineers for one of Germany’s largest news platforms, serving more than three million daily users.
React · TypeScript · React Native · AWS · gRPC
Grew the engineering team from zero to five, taking responsibility for hiring, onboarding, and mentoring the department.
React · TypeScript · GraphQL · Prisma · AWS · PostgreSQL
A hands-on foundation in frontend architecture, platform modernization, and enterprise software.
How I work
Good engineering leadership connects the needs of the business with the people doing the work.
Align expectations, make dependencies visible, and give teams a shared understanding of what matters next.
Build trust through clear responsibilities, constructive feedback, and mentoring that helps people grow.
Bring technical context to decisions, help resolve difficult problems, and improve the way software reaches users.
Colleague perspectives
Excerpts from nine recommendations on LinkedIn.
“His expertise, leadership, and dedication are remarkable. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and give him my highest recommendation.”
Jesper Richter-Reichhelm Direct manager · Erblotse “I highly recommend Christian for any leadership role—he brings the perfect balance of technical know-how and interpersonal skills.”
Artur Udalov Direct report · Erblotse “It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Christian. … I was impressed with his ability of understanding requirements and his focus on the customer experience.”
Leonardo Kasperavičius Direct manager · Outfittery “No matter whether a senior, mid- or junior developer, everybody's opinion was important and taken into consideration in reaching the best technical approach.”
Hugo Carvalho Direct report · Erblotse “Christian has a unique ability to create a positive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels empowered to succeed.”
Abidh K Muhammed Direct report · Erblotse “As a team member or a leader, Christian earns my highest recommendation.”
Faizan Haider Colleague · Outfittery “The most outstanding characteristic of him during this time was his ability to get out of his comfort zone and that he did not hesitate to take on unpopular or challenging tasks without losing his motivation at any time.”
Sascha Perkowski Direct manager · Magine TV “His active position and desire to assist others also helped to improve development processes even on the company level.”
Dmitriy Guskov Colleague · Outfittery “Christian is a very high qualified Engineer and Lead. He is very competent and it is visible that he really loves what he does. It was a pleasure working with him.”
Ligia Affonso André de Almeida Colleague · Outfittery Let’s connect
Looking for a leader to build teams, navigate complexity, and improve software delivery? I’d welcome a conversation about senior engineering management opportunities.
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