Andreas Scharf

15+ years as hands-on CTO across streaming tech (patented platform), AI/ML platforms, HR tech (500% revenue growth), and industrial IoT. I%27ve built and scaled engineering teams while contributing at executive level. Not a pure strategist but a practitioner who still ships code. I run parallel ventures in technical services and executive recruiting, giving me dual perspective on tech and talent markets. Deep DACH expertise: regulatory environment, startup ecosystem, business culture.

Companies that benefit most from my expertise:
Series A-B startups needing technical scaling leadership without full-time CTO cost. Non-technical founders requiring a technical co-founder substitute. HealthTech/MedTech companies navigating regulatory compliance architecture. FinTech needing security and scalability planning. CleanTech/Industrial IoT bridging physical-digital domains. SMEs undergoing digital transformation. Particularly strong fit for DACH-focused companies or those expanding into German-speaking markets.