Christian Rolle
Product Owner
Schwerin
Summary
Engineering leader with proven record of driving successful projects and delivering impactful results. Expertise in software development, systems architecture, and process optimization. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving project demands. Known for fostering innovation, strategic planning, and effective problem-solving.
Developed leadership and technical skills in fast-paced engineering environment, looking to transition into new field. Expertise in product management and team collaboration ensures seamless adaptation to diverse roles. Focused on leveraging engineering experience to drive innovation and efficiency in any industry.
Offering proactive and resourceful approach to leadership with strong foundation in engineering principles, eager to learn and develop in dynamic environment. Brings keen understanding of software development and project management, ready to adapt quickly to new challenges. Ready to use and develop skills in strategic planning and team leadership within Product Owner role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director of Engineering
evopark GmbH
07.2016 - Current
- Led a fully remote team and served as Chief Architect
- Product Owner for four applications, daily development with Ruby on Rails
- Rebuilt the Ruby and GoLang teams, maintained a legacy B2C application
- Designed architecture for multiple B2B SaaS applications in the parking industry
Team Lead & Senior Software Engineer
MedlinQ GmbH
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Led an engineering team, full-stack development with Ruby on Rails
- Mentored developers to improve code quality and best practices
- Revamped a failing legacy codebase into a productive application for anesthesia and premedication documentation
Software Developer SAP MES
Trebing + Himstedt GmbH & Co. KG
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided customer consultancy, product management, and development in SAP MII and Java NetWeaver
- Transformed an unstable KPI prototype into a fully functional product using SAP MII and FLEX
Software Developer Ruby on Rails
BfpI GmbH
12.2006 - 07.2011
- Full-stack development with Ruby on Rails, trained and mentored junior developers
- Developed several in-house applications for Nordex AG, including:
- Risk assessment tool for engineers
- Wind turbine configuration application
- Task planning tool with complex approval processes
Internship
Fraunhofer IGD
03.2005 - 08.2005
- Developed C++ prototype applications for motion detection and iris recognition on Mobile Symbian OS
Communication Exchange Manager
BDS GmbH
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Managed data exchange and digital design communication between Aker Yards and subcontractors
Education
Dipl.-Engineer - Computer Science
HS Wismar
09.2001 - 09.2006
IT Systems Integration Specialist (Apprenticeship) - undefined
AOK Schwerin
09.1997 - 08.2000
Skills
Ruby
JavaScript
Ruby on Rails
RSpec
PostgreSQL
Redis
Sidekiq
Architecture
API Design
Software as a Service
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
Test-Driven Development
Team Leadership
Employee Development
Agile Methodology
Kanban
Scrum
Requirements Analysis
Product Strategy
Product Management
Skills And Technologies
Ruby, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, RSpec, Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, Redis, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Mentoring, Product Strategy, Team Leadership, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Trello, Jira
Projects And References
- Developed and scaled B2B and B2C applications in the parking industry.
- Designed and implemented high-availability APIs and microservices.
- Successfully refactored legacy systems into modern, maintainable applications.
Activities
- Active participant in Ruby conferences and user groups.
- Published technical articles on Ruby on Rails.
- Former mentor for junior developers.
- Passionate about Clean Code, OO design, and software architecture.
- Loving husband and father.
Timeline
Director of Engineering
evopark GmbH
07.2016 - Current
Team Lead & Senior Software Engineer
MedlinQ GmbH
09.2013 - 06.2016
Software Developer SAP MES
Trebing + Himstedt GmbH & Co. KG
08.2011 - 08.2013
Software Developer Ruby on Rails
BfpI GmbH
12.2006 - 07.2011
Internship
Fraunhofer IGD
03.2005 - 08.2005
Dipl.-Engineer - Computer Science
HS Wismar
09.2001 - 09.2006
Communication Exchange Manager
BDS GmbH
09.2000 - 08.2001
IT Systems Integration Specialist (Apprenticeship) - undefined
AOK Schwerin
09.1997 - 08.2000