Summary
Marvin Kruse is a seasoned technology leader based in Hamburg with ten years of experience delivering scalable software and architecture. He is currently Technical Lead at OTTO, steering IT Retail & Logistics initiatives and guiding cross-functional teams through complex systems. At Statista he progressed from Senior Software Developer to Chief Architect, Director of User Technology, and Head of Software Development, shaping platform strategy and large-scale delivery. His leadership is guided by the motto "Simple > Complex; Team > Individual; Freedom > Pressure," prioritizing clarity, collaboration, and sustainable pace. Marvin holds a Diplom in Wirtschaftsinformatik from Universität Hamburg, grounding his technical leadership in solid business IT foundations. Early stints at Airbus and other engineering roles gave him broad domain knowledge and a pragmatic, team-first approach to engineering challenges.
11 years of coding experience