About Nico
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Experience
- ISAQBiSAQB – Certified professional for Software Architecture TrainerEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)
- Delivered interactive iSAQB CPSA-F training sessions for both in-house and external participants.
- Provided a structured curriculum aligned with iSAQB standards to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
- Applied real-world examples and case studies to bridge the gap between theory and practical application.
- Facilitated group activities and hands-on exercises to reinforce core software architecture principles.
- Adapted training content and pace to the participants' specific needs and organizational contexts.
- Supported participants in preparing for the CPSA-F certification exam through targeted learning guidance.
- Fostered engagement with individualized feedback and coaching throughout the training.
- Enriched training content with best practices and insights gained from real-world consulting projects.
Skills & Technologies:Software architecture principles,architectural documentation, architectural guidance, designmethodologies, architectural patterns, Conceptboard,Office365, Microsoft Teams, OBS Studio, stakeholderengagement, public speaking, personalized coaching, groupfacilitation, remote and hybrid facilitation using digitalcollaboration tools. - Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) / University of Applied SciencesLecturer for IT-ConsultingEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGApril 2023 - Today (3 years and 2 months)Karlsruhe, GermanyThis course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles, methodologies, and practices in IT consulting. Topics covered include:Role of IT Consultants: Understanding the responsibilities and impact of consultants in IT projects.Client Engagement: Techniques for requirement analysis, stakeholder communication, and building effective client relationships.Problem-Solving Strategies: Frameworks for analyzing technical and business challenges and proposing viable solutions.Project Management Basics: Overview of planning, executing, and managing IT projects.Technical and Business Alignment: Bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions.Key Features:Interactive sessions that blend theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.Case studies and group exercises to simulate consulting scenarios.Focus on soft skills like communication, negotiation, and presentation techniques.
- Tech DDTechnical Due Diligence for Strategic Investment DecisionApril 2025 - April 2025
- Planned and executed a comprehensive Technical Due Diligence (Tech DD) on behalf of a potential investor evaluating a mid-sized technology company.
- Prepared structured DD questionnaires covering architecture, scalability, technical debt, product roadmap.
- Conducted deep-dive interviews with the target’s CTO, engineering leads, and product management to assess architectural maturity, documentation, and key risks.
- Evaluated the current system architecture, including technology stack, deployment model, code quality, Ops maturity, team structure.
- Assessed the target's alignment with modern architectural principles (modularity, API-first, cloud-readiness, automation, observability).
- Identified architectural red flags, risks, and dependencies, and delivered a final Tech DD report including strategic recommendations, risk rating, and post-investment actions.
Skills & Technologies:Technical Due Diligence, ArchitectureAssessment, Risk Evaluation, Interviews & StakeholderAnalysis, System Landscape Evaluation, Reporting &Recommendations, Cloud Architecture Principles, DevOpsMaturity, API Integration, Technical Debt Analysis,PowerPoint, Confluence, Jira, GitHub
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Education
- InformatikHochschule Karlsruhe – Technik und Wirtschaft / University of Applied Sciences2019Informatik
Certifications
- iSAQB CPSA-FiSAQB2023
- iSAQB CPSA-A SOFTiSAQB2023