External Support for Your Projects

Proven expertise for software projects - technical and agile.

What You Get from Me – Guaranteed

Software Development and Architecture

25 years of experience in software development and architecture. Focus on enterprise applications: CRM, ERP, e-commerce, AI/ML, Data Science

  • Java & Spring Boot [20+ years]
  • Ruby on Rails [10+ years]
  • Python & Django [10+ years]
  • Groovy & Grails [15+ years]
  • Swift & SwiftUI [5+ years]
  • Kotlin, Android, Kotlin Multiplatform [5+ years]
  • Frontend: ExtJS, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind, HTMX [10+ years]
  • Machine Learning, AI, Data Science [5+ years]
  • DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes [5+ years], Cloud [5+ years]
  • Microservices, Web Services [10+ years]

Agility at Its Best

15 years of experience as Agile Coach, Product Owner and Scrum Master. Successful agile transformations at startups and enterprise organizations.

  • Scrum Mastering
  • Product Ownership
  • Agile Coaching
  • Kanban
  • Scaled Agility (SAFe, Spotify)
  • Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
  • Conflict Detection and Resolution
  • Bridging Cross-Functional Teams
  • Agile Leadership
  • Tools of the Trade: Jira, Confluence

Senior Expertise

Reto M. Kiefer

Reto M. Kiefer

Managing Director & Senior Consultant

30+ years in IT, AI, Machine Learning & Data Science. Agilist since 2009. Has successfully delivered 30+ digitalization projects – from startups to the EU Commission. Works hands-on in your project.

Renowned Organizations as References

From startup to the EU Commission. I support organizations and companies as an external force for complex requirements.

European Commission (EUC)
Lufthansa
Boehringer Ingelheim
Dresdner Bank
Jack Wolfskin
AOK
Air France
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
Bundeskriminalamt (BKA)
Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Schaeffler
Startup:
Minutenmorde
Startup:
Pickablue
Startup:
Heavy Data
Startup:
Analog Games

"Reto Kiefer has become a valuable partner in the further development of our administration systems and shows deep understanding of our business processes."

— Thorben Kuhl, Head of IT Infrastructure, MVB GmbH

"Professional guidance from requirement management to the role of Product Owner. Highly recommended for complex software development."

— Hans Menger, Managing Director, DRK Volunta