About Me

Technologist, Maker, Pilot

Hi there! I’m Daniel, a proud father of three amazing adult kids—Dominik, Annina, and Maximilian—all of whom pursued careers as Software Engineers in Tech. (Disclaimer: I promise I didn’t force them, though I’m definitely thrilled about it!) I’ve been married to my wonderful wife Michi for over 25 years, and she’s been my constant companion through life’s adventures.

Growing up, I was an avid swimmer, and as a teenager, I competed in rowing at the German championships as part of the Bavarian team. Those early years instilled in me a love for discipline and teamwork that continues to shape me today.

My journey into software development started with a Schneider CPC6128, a machine with an incredible 128 KB of RAM and a 180 KB floppy disk drive. Back then, I would copy computer games from magazines and marvel at how software could even run on such hardware. My fascination with technology never faded. I studied Computer Science in Regensburg and was fortunate enough to write my first neural network in a class way back in 1994. Later, I added a business perspective to my skillset with an MBA in General Management from the University of Augsburg and Katz Business School in Pittsburgh.

Professionally, I’ve had the privilege of helping grow and transform tech products and businesses, often in leadership roles like CTO or CIO. My career path has taken me through companies such as AutoScout24, Ciao!, Zanox/AWIN, Axel Springer, SolarisBank, Visable, and Onfido.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about flying. I caught the “flying bug” at the start of this century and now hold all the pilot licenses from EASA and FAA, including an Instrument Rating. Flying gives me a deep sense of freedom, and if I go more than two weeks without being in the air, I start feeling restless. Today, I fly across Europe in a Cirrus SR22T, based out of Schönhagen near Berlin. I’ve also been fortunate enough to fly in the U.S., exploring Florida, California, Nevada, and Arizona from above.

Beyond flying, I’m a lifelong technologist at heart. I’m fascinated by anything that helps humans build better tools, improve efficiency, or simulate reality. This curiosity drives my interest in electronics tinkering, 3D printing, virtual reality, and home automation. Even as a kid, I loved understanding how things worked—much to the surprise (and sometimes frustration) of my parents when I’d disassemble household devices.

Recently, I’ve become deeply interested in longevity and optimizing my health, fitness, and diet—supported, of course, by technology and as much scientific evidence as I can gather.

I created this site to share my passions and experiences with you. Whether you’re here for inspiration, curiosity, or just to connect, I hope you find something that resonates. Thanks for stopping by!