Stephan Gensch

Stephan Gensch

Founder and entrepreneur | CxO | Elixir | GPM | business development and solutions architecture

Ich entwickle digitale Lösungen, die wirken. Mit über fünfzehn Jahren Erfahrung in Softwareentwicklung, Produktmanagement, Innovationsprojekten und Unternehmensgründung übersetze ich komplexe Anforderungen in nutzerzentrierte Anwendungen – von der Datenplattform bis zur XR-Experience.

Meine Leidenschaft liegt darin, innovative Konzepte nicht nur zu entwerfen, sondern sie in robuste, skalierbare Systeme zu übersetzen. Dabei arbeite ich an der Schnittstelle zwischen Strategie, Technologie und Design und bringe interdisziplinäre Teams zusammen, um Produkte effizient auf den Markt zu bringen.

I design and deliver digital solutions that create impact. With over a decade of experience in software development, product management, innovation projects, and entrepreneurship, I specialize in turning complex requirements into user-centric applications — from data platforms to XR experiences.

My strength lies in bridging strategy, technology, and design: I combine a strong technical foundation with a keen sense for usability and business objectives, enabling interdisciplinary teams to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready products. I thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution.

Berufserfahrung

Mar 2026 - Present

Freelance

Stephan Gensch - Digitale Transformation & IT-Beratung • Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Freiberufliche Tätigkeit als IT-Berater und Softwareentwickler mit Schwerpunkt auf Systemarchitektur, KI-Integration, digitaler Produktentwicklung und technologischer Transformationsberatung.

Jan 2024 - Present

Executive Board Member | Co-Founder

Vragments GmbH • Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Leading strategic direction and business development for Vragments, a Berlin-based XR studio specializing in interactive 3D products and immersive experiences. Key focus areas: • Strategic planning and company vision • Partnership and stakeholder management • Product strategy and innovation roadmap • EU-funded project coordination (H2020, Digital Europe)

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

Projektmanager E-Health

SRH Berufsbildungswerk Neckargemünd • Hybrid
Project Manager for the innovative @fiveways app, providing comprehensive support to students on their academic and personal journey. Ich bin als Projektmanager E-Health für die innovative App @fiveways verantwortlich. Diese App zielt darauf ab, Studierenden umfassende Unterstützung auf ihrem akademischen und persönlichen Weg zu bieten. Key responsibilities: • Leading the interdisciplinary development team • Coordinating app development and ensuring vision alignment • Collaborating with experts in psychological health, technology, and education • Developing features that enable students to realize their full potential

Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

COO | Head Of Operations | Co-founder

Vragments GmbH • Berlin, Germany
As COO, I strived to achieve our company vision at Vragments on a day-to-day basis. I implemented strategies and plans to effectively direct our resources to product development, projects and R&D. I also managed Vragments H2020 activities on a project and partnership level. Key achievements: • Led operations for EU-funded projects including MediaVerse and Digital Water City • Managed cross-functional teams across product, development, and research • Established operational processes and resource allocation strategies

Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

CPO | Head Of Product | Co-founder

Vragments GmbH • Berlin, Germany
Led product development for Fader (https://getfader.com) - a web-based platform for creating and publishing interactive 360° video stories. With Fader you can build and publish your own 360 video story. Add photos and videos to scenes, enhance your story with sound, text or interactive hotspots. Present your favorite place, tell your story or create interactive multimedia stories with panoramic view. Key achievements: • Defined product vision and roadmap for the Fader platform • Led UX/UI design and feature prioritization • Managed development sprints using agile methodologies

Apr 2015 - Oct 2022

XR media concepter, product manager, and developer

Freelancer • Berlin Metropolitan Area
XR interaction design, consulting and development with Unity and Three.js across multiple industries including education, journalism, media production and industry. Key projects and areas: • Interactive 3D experiences for educational content • VR/AR prototyping and development • Technical consulting for XR adoption strategies • Web-based XR applications using Three.js and WebXR

May 2018 - Feb 2021

Innovation Manager

Deutsche Welle • Berlin, Germany
Technical product development and consulting for digital tools in the media industry, project and innovation management at Germany's international broadcaster. Key achievements: • Developed innovative digital tools for media production workflows • Provided technical consulting on emerging technologies • Managed innovation projects from concept to implementation • Collaborated with editorial and technical teams

Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

Head of Product Development and Co-Founder

Vragments GbR • Berlin Metropolitan Area
Co-founded Vragments, a Berlin-based Virtual Reality Studio focusing on developing interactive 3D products for the emerging VR medium. We explored possibilities, pushed boundaries and helped clients convert their ideas into feasible VR projects. This foundational period led to the formal incorporation of Vragments GmbH in 2017.

Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

Research Fellow

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences • Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Research Fellow for the DFG-funded project "Academic Enterprise Cloud" (AEC). Worked on cloud computing solutions for academic and research environments, focusing on distributed systems and enterprise architecture for scientific applications.

Sep 2011 - Mar 2014

Research Fellow - PROTECTS

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences • Potsdam, Germany / Jakarta, Indonesia
Systems Engineer and Counselor within PROTECTS project for the German-Indonesian Tsunami Early Warning System (GITEWS). Key responsibilities: • Technical systems engineering for early warning infrastructure • Counseling and knowledge transfer with Indonesian partners • On-site work in Jakarta coordinating with local teams • Integration of sensor networks and alert systems

Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

Student Trainee

Stadtwerke Potsdam GmbH • Potsdam, Germany
Student trainee position at the municipal utility company of Potsdam, gaining practical experience in IT operations and technical systems.

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Oct 2001 - Sep 2011

Master's degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General

University of Potsdam • Potsdam, Germany

Aug 1993 - Jun 2000

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) in English, Computer Science

Europaschule Helmholtz-Gymnasium Potsdam • Potsdam, Germany

Aug 1997 - Jun 1998

High School Diploma in General Studies

Eden Prairie High School • Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

Zertifizierungen

Professional Certification - Foundation Basic

buildingSMART International

Ausgestellt: Nov 2022 • Kein Ablaufdatum

Design Thinking: The Beginner's Guide

IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation

Ausgestellt: Nov 2020 • Kein Ablaufdatum

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Web Design for Usability

IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation

Ausgestellt: Mar 2019 • Kein Ablaufdatum

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How to Design for Augmented and Virtual Reality

IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation

Ausgestellt: Jul 2018 • Kein Ablaufdatum

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ITIL Foundation Examination

APMG International

Ausgestellt: Jan 2013 • Kein Ablaufdatum

Fähigkeiten

Programming language

Software Engineering (15y) XR Development (8y) Unity (7y) Three.js (6y) Elixir (2y) Phoenix (2y)

Framework

360° Video Production (8y) VR/AR Development (8y) Digital Media (6y) E-Health (2y)

Tool

Agile Methodologies (10y) Design Thinking (6y) Process Optimization (8y) Technical Consulting (10y)

Soft skill

Technical Leadership (9y) Business Strategy (9y) International Collaboration (5y) Product Management (8y) Stakeholder Management (8y) Project Management (10y) Team Leadership (6y) Innovation Management (6y) Operations Management (5y)