About Me

Dream it. Build it.

Technology makes anything possible. I built my career around that belief. When something didn't exist, couldn't be done, or simply wasn't good enough — I found a way, even if that meant building it myself. One missing piece at a time.

It's how I taught myself UX design, full-stack development, and architecture. Now, as AI redefines what's possible, I'm dreaming even bigger.

The Accidental Architect

I stumbled into enterprise at Allianz as a failed entrepreneur. I discovered that cloud transformation at scale needed the same pragmatic, "we'll find a way" mindset. Microsoft recognized it too, and recruited me for exactly that.

I like questions more than answers. Tech is straightforward. Knowing what to build, how to scale it, and how to teach it — that's the hard part.

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Julie speaking on stage at NodeConf
On stage at NodeConf

Core Strengths

20+ years experience

I solve problems. Not templates.

I thrive at the intersection where best practices meet real business constraints and trade-offs are needed. I use whiteboarding to build shared understanding, surface issues, and help teams navigate them.

Tailored for one, abstracted to many

I find patterns to scale

I've worked embedded in teams, led enterprise design sessions, and mentored developers one-on-one. The specifics change every time. The reusable patterns not so much.

Get in Touch

I'm taking 2026 as an intentional career break — traveling, reconnecting with family and friends abroad, and coding for fun. After six years in a remote role, I want to work hybrid or on-site in Munich.

If you are interested in collaborating or you have a challenging role worth considering now, let's talk.