Alexander van der Werff

Description:

SUBBD is a next-generation AI- and blockchain-powered content creation platform designed to deepen engagement between creators and fans. It enables creators to monetize through subscriptions, pay-per-view content, premium messaging, livestreams, events and tokenized offerings, while offering fans immersive, gamified access to exclusive content and tools.

My role:

As the Founding Engineer, I created the entire platform from scratch, including infrastructure on GCP, a Next.js web app, and a GraphQL backend connected to PostgreSQL. I also built up an office in Warsaw and grew the engineering team from 0 to 12 developers. The platform successfully went live in June, generating $10k revenue in the first 3 weeks with over 3,000 users.

Description:

3Sum, formerly known as 3RM, is an AI‑powered CRM and relationship intelligence tool designed for professionals using Telegram, Google Calendar, and other messaging platforms. It automates contact management, meeting summaries, batch messaging, and analytics—processing data client‑side to maintain complete privacy and security while saving users over 25 hours weekly.

My role:

Started as a Software Engineer and quickly became the Technical Lead for this web3 CRM for Telegram, serving many web3 clients. I was very hands-on and led the migration of the entire platform to AWS to enhance scalability and performance.

Description:

MOIA is a tech-driven mobility company (part of the Volkswagen Group) that operates in Hamburg and Hannover, offering fully electric ridepooling solutions designed to complement public transport and reduce urban emissions. Their mission is to make cities more livable through sustainable, flexible, and affordable shared mobility services, while advancing the use of autonomous electric vehicles integrated into smart city infrastructure.

My role:

Worked in the Fleet Optimization team as a Scala developer, planning and calculating routes for a large fleet of vehicles (e.g., 1,000+ vehicles) to solve the Dial-a-Ride problem (a derivative of the Traveling Salesman Problem). I also worked with TypeScript to serve a GraphQL interface within a big microservice architecture. By switching to Rust for critical calculations, we improved the amount of calculation loops by 30x.

Description:

RISK IDENT, founded in Hamburg in 2012 and fully backed by the Otto Group, is a leading German software company specializing in AI-driven fraud prevention. Their core solutions—FRIDA (fraud detection via machine learning) and DEVICE IDENT (device fingerprinting)—secure over €80 billion in customer revenue annually across e-commerce, telecommunications, finance, and mobility sectors. Supported by a diverse team of 80+ experts, they partner with businesses to proactively identify and mitigate evolving online fraud threats, going beyond standard technology provision to become true collaborators in fraud defense.

My role:

I initially worked as a Technical Integration Manager, supporting customers with custom integrations. I later transitioned to a Scala Developer role, building high-performance backend systems. I was responsible for designing and implementing a system capable of processing millions of transactions within minutes, utilizing technologies like Apache Kafka. This role provided deep insights into fraud mechanisms and the deep web.

Description:

Phlint is an agency specializing in various small to medium-sized projects, serving diverse clients including Google (for the Pixel/Nexus Retail Demo), AT&T, and Nespresso. The agency focuses on building scalable web and mobile applications, often involving IoT device integration and data processing for retail and other sectors.

My role:

Started as a Software Developer and progressed to CTO at Phlint. Under this umbrella, I led full-stack development, product strategy, and the engineering team. My focus was on building scalable web and mobile applications, often involving IoT device integration and data processing for retail and other sectors.

Description:

Fashion Cloud is a European all‑in‑one B2B platform—founded in Hamburg in 2015 with offices also in Amsterdam—that connects over 700 fashion brands with more than 25,000 retailers. Its intelligent platform simplifies wholesale operations by seamlessly integrating digital content exchange, product data management, order processing, digital showrooms and smart replenishment, all while promoting sustainability and community-driven growth.

My role:

As a Fullstack Developer, I contributed to Fashion Cloud, a platform serving retail material for major customers like Hugo Boss, Gant, and Zalando. I primarily used Node.js, Angular, and AWS with TypeScript. Additionally, I worked on their React Native app, 'Clara,' which enabled efficient stock reordering for retailers.

Description:

Orgadata AG is a company building window calculation software for the construction industry, providing specialized tools for window manufacturers and construction professionals to streamline their design and calculation processes.

My role:

During my apprenticeship at Orgadata AG, I gained hands-on experience in app development. I started by working on their main application using Delphi (Object Pascal) and later transitioned to building their Android and iOS mobile applications with Xamarin (C#), previously MonoDevelop. These 'Smart-Measures' and 'Smart-Calc' apps were designed to support construction workers with on-site measurements, allowing them to take pictures, measure, and send data directly to the office from the construction site.