Team description
Ibrahim was born, raised, and still lives in Solingen, Germany, known as the ‘City of Blades’ for its world-famous kitchen knives. His passion for the internet and web pages started early in life, and at just 16 years old, he began to learn HTML and CSS programming. A self-taught developer and designer, shortly after school, he started an apprenticeship as a design assistant with a focus on media and communication. Since that time, Ibrahim has worked in a variety of
Alexis, a French native hailing from the scenic region of Brittany, has woven a fascinating tapestry of experiences that reflect his passion for technology and zest for life. Born and raised in the picturesque landscapes of Brittany, Alexis took his first steps towards his career in 2005 when he pursued a telecom and networks program, immersing himself in the intricate world of digital communication. From 2005 to 2007, he dedicated himself to mastering the complexities of this field, laying the
Dirk is our second in-house chief nerd who will come up with brilliant coding ideas whenever his other job as a single Dad affords him a break. He has an engineering degree and has been self-employed for many years, supporting small/medium companies in IT and providing general PC, server, and hardware maintenance. Before the birth of his son in 2011, Dirk was a dedicated Billiards Pool player, having spent many years in a league and developing considerable skill in the sport. When
Paul was born in Canada, attended school in Manhattan and Germany, studied in Vancouver, and has been commuting transatlantic for over thirty years. Recently, he’s estimated that he’s spent several months of his life aboard airplanes. For almost 20 years, he grew the B2B language services company he founded in 1998 in Germany into one of the top 30 players in its local market, serving clients like KPMG, PWC, Ernst & Young, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, 3M, Amazon, and many
Sven founded Bekatec Online Solutions in 1996 while still at university studying chemistry. He had previously developed an interest in computers, running one of the first dial-in modem bulletin board systems (BBS) in Germany, an early precursor to later Internet-based social media. An acquaintance who worked for a major international chemical and consumer goods manufacturer needed help with post-merger integration of a new subsidiary’s systems – 600 different laptop computer setups for their sales staff, all with dial-in access and