Dr. Ernst Ellmer

Connecting technology companies and their investors with top-tier technology leadership.

Working with technology companies and PE/VC investors on strategic transformation and operational improvements that support sustainable growth and long-term profitability.

Transition period focused on market research, network development, and consulting practice preparation.

Orchestrated operational excellence and global transformation of distributed professional services firm with 1800+ employees across 17 locations (Europe/Asia) spanning full client lifecycle from sales to delivery. Drove strategic transformation group-wide, introducing GenAI-powered sales/delivery processes, recurring revenue service offerings, and distributed development models to enhance scalability and efficiency.

Delivered growth and profitability with 50% revenue increase while scaling team to 400+ employees and improving margins through operational excellence. Led strategic transformation from traditional technology services to business innovation partner, repositioning for premium market segments and recurring client relationships. Built scalable organisational infrastructure supporting growth while maintaining delivery quality and client satisfaction—proven playbook for scaling professional services organisations.

Managed portfolio of strategy/technology consulting and development projects with hands-on involvement across sales and delivery, demonstrating deep operational expertise in professional services. Pioneered new service offerings based on emerging technologies (IoT, AI, digital transformation), creating differentiated market positioning and pricing opportunities.

Built new market presence from ground up in Munich, establishing successful business and delivery location focused on client acquisition, talent recruitment, and project delivery excellence. Created emerging technology center to drive service portfolio innovation, establishing systematic approach to identifying and commercializing new market opportunities.

Established and scaled nearshoring delivery model with 400+ software engineers across Latin America and Eastern Europe, serving US and European clients with cost-effective, high-quality delivery. Built cross-border operational excellence managing complex multi-location delivery while maintaining client relationships and project success rates. Led client engagement lifecycle from pre-sales through delivery execution.

Built software development organisation from scratch to 100+ professionals, developing proprietary products and managing client implementation projects. Created dual revenue model combining product development with professional services delivery, demonstrating ability to build scalable, recurring revenue streams Delivered end-to-end capability from product development through client implementation.

Pioneered application integration services in emerging market segment, showing ability to identify and capitalise on new technology trends. Established first German business unit for professional services firm, demonstrating market entry and business development capabilities.

Delivered enterprise systems consulting across UK, Germany, and Switzerland, building cross-border client relationships and delivery expertise.

Invented patented technology solution (UK Patent No. 9914232.5) for distributed information management, which was successful commercialised by a technology start-up in the financial services industry. Established foundation for technology leadership that enabled subsequent professional services career focused on technology-driven transformation.

Completed PhD on practical applications of AI in software engineering, helping organisations to learn and develop software more efficient and effective. Taught university courses in software engineering and database systems to hundreds of students, developing expertise in breaking down complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Built academic research discipline that translates to systematic approach to solve business problems.