George Mamaladze

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Currently

Senior Software Architect at Siemens AG – Factory Automation, HMI Munich, Germany

Chief Technical Advisor at Syniotec Bremen, Germany (remote)

Specialized in

Technology strategy, cloud-native architectures, microservices, team leadership, industrial automation software

Summary

Rare combination of deep conceptual technical knowledge and hands-on expertise. Technology leader with over 25 years of experience designing, building, and delivering software products and solutions. Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, organize processes, and drive innovation. Experience in interfacing with customers, understanding requirements, collaborating with executive leadership, developing and implementing strategies.

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Experience

May 2022 - Present Senior Software Architect (full-time, employed), Siemens AG – Factory Automation, HMI, Munich, Germany

The SIMATIC WinCC Unified System is a new generation of Siemens HMI and SCADA visualization products designed for industrial applications in machine building and factory automation. It addresses the modern challenges of digitization in manufacturing by providing a flexible and open platform with IT/OT integration capabilities. [www.siemens.com/wincc-unified]

Responsibilities

• Defining technology strategy, aligning product roadmap with business goals and partners
• Led and mentored the engineering team Architects
• Drove the technology roadmap, scanning for innovations, defining development guidelines and tool chains
• Oversaw the entire development lifecycle, allocating technical resources, collaborating with product owners, finance, and executive leadership to ensure timely delivery and market fit

Key Achievement

• After 3 years of development of the newly founded business line, delivered the first version of the product to market (currently in limited release, broad release planned)

Jul 2022 - Present Chief Technical Advisor (part-time, freelance), Syniotec, Bremen, Germany (remote)

Syniotec is a fast-growing startup providing digital solutions to the construction industry, enabling companies to optimize operations through IoT-driven telematics and software platforms. As Chief Technical Advisor, I function in practice as the part-time CTO, shaping product vision, technical strategy, and long-term platform strategy. [www.syniotec.com]

Responsibilities

• Defined the technical roadmap ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Advised the founding team and management.
• Mentored engineering teams on best practices in microservices, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure.
• Managed technology stack, vendor partnerships, and integration strategies.

Key Achievements

• Established technical standards and processes that enabled Syniotec’s transition from startup to scaling vendor.
• Redesigned the cloud-native backbone of Syniotec software to scale for thousands of concurrent users and data streams.

Feb 2020 - Jun 2022 Technical Trainer & Consultant (part-time, freelance), Independent, Germany

Provided training and consulting services to multiple software companies, focusing on modern cloud-native architecture and microservices implementation.

Responsibilities

• Created and delivered training programs on microservices architecture and cloud-native development: Microservice Patterns, Microservices implementation in Quarkus vs. Spring Boot, Testing strategies for microservices
• Conducted architecture review workshops

Key Achievement

• Trained over 100 developers across multiple companies, overwhelming positive feedback and measurable improvements in project outcomes.

May 2018 - May 2022 Senior Software Architect (full-time, employed), Siemens AG – Corporate Technology, Munich, Germany

Siemens Corporate Technology served as the central research and innovation hub for Siemens AG. [www.siemens.com/corporate-technology]

Responsibilities

• Designed and conceived cloud-native system architectures for strategic projects.
• Advised business units on cloud transformation and innovation.
• Performed architecture reviews and mentored development teams.
• Conducted technology research, academic collaboration, and conference talks.

Key Achievements

• Led the architecture for Spectrum Power digital grid control system (real-time platform with Kubernetes, Kafka, Flink).
• Architected “Energy as a Service,” a scalable microservice platform for renewable energy analytics.

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 Advisor for Small Businesses (part-time, freelance), EBRD, Global

EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) Business Advisory Service programme supports small and medium-sized companies in emerging markets. [www.ebrd.com/home/what-we-do/products-and-services/support-for-start-ups-and-msmes/access-business-advice.html]

Responsibilities

• Provided strategic guidance and coaching to small businesses in Eastern Europe & CIS
• Mentored software teams in modern engineering practices and agile methods
• Reworked system architectures to align with business objectives
• Introduced structured processes, tools, and templates to improve execution

Key Achievement

• Overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients backed by measurable business success.

Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 Invited Lecturer (part-time, freelance), Free University of Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia (hybrid)

Free University of Tbilisi is the leading private university in Georgia. Conducted lectures and practical projects on Software Architecture and Design Patterns for Computer Science students. [freeuni.edu.ge]

Responsibilities

• Developed curriculum and course materials
• Delivered lectures and hands-on sessions
• Emphasis on course projects and real-world applications

Key Achievements

• Educated and inspired a new generation of software engineers in Georgia, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the tech industry worldwide.
• Materials are still in use by universities internationally.

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 Principal Software Architect (full-time, employed), Huawei – European Research Center, Munich, Germany

Huawei European Research Center focuses on cutting-edge research and innovation to introduce these into Huawei’s products and solutions globally. [www.huawei.com]

Responsibilities

• Provided technical leadership for 3-5 concurrent high-impact research projects
• Drove project acquisition, requirements analysis, and technical consulting at HQ in China
• Disseminated research findings and knowledge

Key Achievements

• Architected methodology and toolchain for modularizing large-scale Java projects.
• Designed scalable microservice architecture for Huawei Cloud IDE.

Jul 2009 - Feb 2017 Senior Software Architect (full-time, employed), Siemens AG – Digital Factory, Fuerth, Germany

Started as Software Architect, promoted to Senior Software Architect in 2015. Worked on TIA-Portal, Siemens’ flagship automation IDE. [www.siemens.com/tia-portal]

Responsibilities

• Created and implemented architecture of platform components across full stack (hardware, firmware, application).
• Interfaced with customers and partners for product launches
• Built highly complex products using Product Line Engineering approaches

Key Achievements

• Shipping 5 major releases.
• Introduced DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Spearheaded Test Driven Development (TDD) adoption across multiple teams
• Championed Agile methodologies, measurably increasing delivery speed and product quality

Feb 2008 - Jun 2009 Senior Software Architect (full-time, employed), encad Ing. mbH, Nuremberg, Germany

Encad was a Siemens subcontractor providing staff leasing services. Worked on Siemens TIA-Portal project as Software Architect.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to a customer (Siemens) project with 50+ developers
• Conducted architecture reviews and systemic root cause analyses
• Introduced CI, static code analysis, and quality assurance measures

Key Achievement

• Excellent satisfaction feedback from Siemens, which led to transition to Siemens employment.

Aug 2001 - Jan 2008 Software Project Lead (full-time, employed), IQ-optimize Software AG, Nuremberg, Germany

IQ-Work Software AG was subsidiary of Drillisch AG, Germany’s leading mobile telecommunications distributor/retailer. [www.iq-optimize.com]

Responsibilities

• Architecting and leading development of a digital prepaid voucher distribution system
• Managed lifecycle of a back-office workflow system (product ownership, development, customer training)

Key Achievements

• Launched Germany’s first digital prepaid voucher distribution system with a 10-person team
• Delivered and introduced back-office workflow system to multiple customers

Jan 1999 - Jul 2001 Head of IT Department (full-time, employed), TBC Bank, Tbilisi, Georgia

TBC Bank is one of the largest banks in Georgia, and one of the leading financial institutions in the region. [www.tbcbank.ge]

Responsibilities

• Managed a team of IT professionals
• Oversaw administration and supervision of IT infrastructure hardware, software, networks, ATMs, POS systems, and integrations

Key Achievements

• Created first data center for TBC Bank.
• Introduced new state of the art core banking software.
• Introduced SWIFT connectivity, improving international transaction capabilities.
• Integrated into Visa and MasterCard networks.
• Installed first ATM machines in Georgia.

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Education

Sep 2003 - Aug 2004 Post-graduate Studies in Computer Science, FernUni Hagen, Hagen, Germany

• Free student (Gasthörer), completed 4 semesters

Sep 1993 - Jun 1999 Diploma in Computer Science, Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia

• Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
• Scholarship holder of the George Soros Foundation

Sep 1989 - May 1993 Specialized School for Physics and Mathematics, High School, Tbilisi, Georgia

• Graduated with honors
• Winner (1st Place), International Young Physicists’ Tournament

Achievements

2018 Certified AWS Solution Architect

2015 CodeProject MVP

2014 Certified Senior Software Architect

2013 Member of Agile Alliance

2013 Agile Manifesto Translator

2013 Co-author of several patents

Languages

English - Fluent

German - Fluent

Chinese - Basic

Russian - Native

Georgian - Native

Technical Skills