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Dr.-Ing. Malte Hellmeier

I am a certified Software Architect (iSAQB, TOGAF) and Full-Stack Software Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise consulting, startups, self-employment, and applied research. I hold a PhD in computer science and have made two patent applications in the area of digital text watermarking. My work concentrates on building secure, scalable systems and promoting modern DevSecOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD). I contribute to open-source projects on GitHub and serve as a Committer at the Eclipse Foundation. Outside of work, I enjoy sharing ideas on my tech blog and staying active through music, badminton, photography, board games, and volunteer work.

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Professional Experience

  1. Fraunhofer ISST

    Software Architect & Research Associate

    2021 - Present

    As Technical Lead of the "Data Driven Solutions" team, I coordinate, design, and implement software systems and architectures. Working directly with industry customers, my role spans the full project lifecycle from scoping, acquisition, and development to risk management and final delivery.

  2. PC Shot

    Managing Director

    2014 - Present

    Own business, supporting clients in development and technical consulting with a focus on web design, frontend, and backend development.

  3. McFoxx GmbH

    Full Stack Web Developer

    2014 - 2021

    I was the lead developer of a customer relationship management (CRM) system. I was further involved in several individual development projects of different small- and mid-sized companies. Main tech stack: Frontend (HTML, CSS, JS), Backend (PHP), Database (MySQL).

  4. Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

    Technical Support Consultant

    2019 - 2020

    Working in the "studIT" department by supporting students and employees in different technical cases.

  5. Arineo GmbH

    Intern Consulting & Development

    2019 - 2020

    Working as a developer and consultant in the departments:
    (i) Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, and
    (ii) Customer Experience Solutions (CXS) with SAP C/4HANA.

Education

  1. Doctorial Candidate

    Dortmund University

    2023 - 2026

    Department of Computer Science, Chair XIV - Software Engineering.
    Doctoral dissertation title: "Strengthening Data Sovereignty Through Digital Text Watermarking".

  2. Master of Science

    Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

    2018 - 2021

    Best degree in the last 6 semesters.
    Master thesis topic: "Leveraging the Potential of Machine Learning for the Vehicle Relocation Problem in Free-Floating Carsharing Systems".

  3. University Immersion Program

    Sichuan University (四川大学), China

    2018

    Classes:
    (i) Intercultural Communication for Global Leadership, and
    (ii) Mobile and Wireless Communications.

  4. Bachelor of Science

    Clausthal University of Technology

    2015 - 2018

    Top 10% of graduating class.

Certifications

iSAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level badge

Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level (CPSA-F)

iSAQB

Issued on Feb 24, 2026

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TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation badge

TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation

The Open Group

Issued on Oct 7, 2024

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Professional Scrum Master I badge

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Scrum.org

Issued on Apr 3, 2024

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Eclipse Foundation Committer badge

Eclipse Foundation Committer

Eclipse Foundation

Issued on Nov 27, 2023

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Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals badge

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued on May 15, 2023

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Patents

Awards

Most Cited Paper Award

Our fundamentals journal paper, "Data Sovereignty in Information Systems," was awarded as the Most Cited Paper of 2024 in the Electronic Markets journal.

Assessment of the Teaching Award in the category "Award for student tutors"

Top 3 student tutors.

Scholarship of the State of Lower Saxony

During the bachelor's degree program.