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Georg Hennerbichler

@georghennerbichler

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Experienced Head of Software Engineering with a passion for leadership.

Austria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values empathy in leadership, fosters team growth, and encourages innovation.

I am an accomplished Head of Software Engineering with a strong background in leading diverse engineering teams and driving strategic initiatives. Currently, I lead a team of over 35 professionals at Wikifolio AG, where I focus on enhancing our tech stack and aligning roadmaps for global operations. My leadership style emphasizes empathy and coaching, fostering a culture of strategic problem-solving and innovation.

Previously, I held significant roles at Amazon, where I managed multiple teams and contributed to impactful projects in Amazon Music and Grocery Automation. My experience spans software development, product management, and people management, allowing me to bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy effectively. I am dedicated to nurturing the next generation of empathetic leaders through my coaching network, DevMavericks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

CEO, Owner and Lead Coach

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DevMavericks

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

As CEO, Owner, and Lead Coach, I founded a coaching network to extend my passion for empathetic leadership beyond my immediate company. My mission is to grow the next generation of empathetic leaders, fostering happiness and satisfaction while effectively growing businesses.

Leadership Coaching Empathy Business Growth People Management entrepreneurship Mentoring Strategic Leadership Team Building Communication

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Head of Software Engineering

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Wikifolio AG

Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)

As Head of Software Engineering, I lead strategic initiatives to advance Wikifolio's tech stack, focusing on globalizing operations, cloud migration, and mobile app iteration. I coach my team to be strategic problem solvers, prioritizing speed to market while maintaining a long-term technical vision.

C#.NET React Native Strategic Planning Cloud Migration Mobile App Development Team Leadership Agile Methodologies Product Market Fit

Software Development Manager (L6)

Amazon

Apr 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 7 months)

As a Software Development Manager, I led two Full Stack teams comprising over 30 engineers, overseeing React Native frontend components and highly scalable backend services on AWS. Together, our teams built critical features and products for Amazon Music.

React Native AWS Backend Development Full Stack Team Leadership Software Development Amazon Music Scalable Systems Agile Development

Sr. Software Development Engineer (L6)

Amazon

Aug 2017 - Apr 2022 (4 years 8 months)

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in F3 (Fresh.Food.Fast), I focused on building ultra-fast delivery models for PrimeNow customers. I led technical projects from design to delivery, measuring success through business and operational metrics.

PrimeNow Ultra Fast Delivery System Design Metrics Knowledge Sharing Force Multiplier

Software Engineer

karriere.at

Nov 2016 - Jul 2017 (8 months)

As a Backend Software Engineer, I developed search and match features for the job portal www.karriere.at. My primary technologies included Java, PHP, ElasticSearch, Redis, and MySQL.

Java PHP Elasticsearch Redis MySQL Backend Development Job Portals Software Engineering

Objective-C / Swift Engineer

Freelancer

Mar 2011 - Jul 2017 (6 years 4 months)

As an Objective-C / Swift Engineer, I implemented several projects including ShakeMe Chat and Go Travis. My work involved technologies and APIs such as Swift, Objective-C, CoreData, RestKit, CoreAnimation, and MapKit.

Swift Objective C Core Data RestKit Core Animation iOS Development Mobile App Development ShakeMe Chat Travis

Web Project Manager - Mobile / Online Projects

karriere.at

Jan 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 10 months)

As Web Project Manager for Mobile / Online Projects, I was responsible for mobile projects and strategies, monitoring success, and creating and maintaining roadmaps. I also coordinated engineering and UI/UX teams.

Strategy Development Roadmapping Project Coordination

Product Manager

Runtastic

Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year)

As Product Manager, I was responsible for hardware products with a strong focus on mobile app integration. My duties included creating product strategies and roadmaps, monitoring success, and communicating with Chinese manufacturers.

Product Management Hardware Product Strategy Roadmap Development Product Lifecycle Management

Project Manager

bluesource - mobile solutions GmbH

Jun 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 5 months)

As Project Manager, I was responsible for mobile app projects, coordinating engineers, and communicating with customers. My role also involved creating roadmaps, concepts, and offers for clients.

Roadmapping Project Planning Client Management

Software Engineer iOS / Android

bluesource - mobile solutions GmbH

Jul 2009 - Nov 2014 (5 years 4 months)

As a Software Engineer for iOS / Android, I implemented several applications for both platforms. My main technologies included Objective-C, Android, Java, CoreData, RestKit, and MySQL.

Objective C Android Java Core Data RestKit MySQL iOS Development Android Development Software Engineering

Software Engineer (Intern)

WebDynamite IT Solutions GmbH

Apr 2009 - Jun 2009 (2 months)

As a Software Engineer (Intern), I was responsible for the redesign and implementation of a restaurant's website, "Josef". My primary technologies used were VBA and Access.

VBA Access Software Engineering Database Management Web Development Josef Restaurant Website