Complex ideas.
Real software.
I’m Robert. Developer, product leader
and entrepreneur. I connect business
ambition with technical execution.
ENGINEER BY MIND. ENTREPRENEUR BY NATURE.From the first line
to the bigger picture.
Good software starts with understanding the problem.
My work spans Java development, product management and team leadership. I translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions, bringing the product perspective and the engineering detail together.
Today, I’m shaping technical strategy and developing AI solutions at Mimic AI, alongside my independent software development work.
A builder’s
trajectory.
From hands-on engineering
to leading products and teams.
2025 — PRESENTCo-Founder & CTOMimic AI GmbH
Leading technical strategy, developing AI solutions and consulting on AI implementation.
Visit Mimic AI ↗2025 — PRESENTCo-Founder & CTOMedExplain OG
Leading technology for a digital patient education platform — medically reviewed videos, multilingual delivery and GDPR-compliant digital consent for clinics and practices.
Visit MedExplain ↗2012 — PRESENTIndependent entrepreneurRobert Benak e.U.
Independent software development, entrepreneurial ventures and a range of smaller projects, supported by continuous professional development.
FEB — DEC 2022Freelance Scrum MasterSignPath · Maternity leave replacement
Facilitating Scrum practices, removing impediments and coaching the team in agile principles and continuous improvement.
Visit SignPath ↗2020 — 2022Product ManagementAdmiral Gruppe
Product ownership, stakeholder collaboration and release planning. Developing technical concepts and coordinating dependencies across teams.
Visit Admiral ↗2017 — 2020Development Project ManagerFREQUENTIS AG
Planning development budgets and resources, coordinating project activities and guiding development teams toward on-time delivery.
Visit Frequentis ↗2014 — 2017CEOThat’s Why IT OG
Requirements engineering, technical solution design and agile delivery, including customer presentations, training and handovers.
2006 — 2012The engineering foundationsJava development & technical leadership
2010–2012 · HEROLD Business Data GmbH
Java Development Team Leader. Technical architecture, recruitment and requirements analysis.
2009–2010 · nexxar gmbh
Senior Java Developer. Full-stack development and requirements engineering.
2008–2009 · Eyecoon GmbH
Senior Java Developer. Full-stack development for customer projects.
2006–2008 · Verisign
Java Developer. Frontend development for a mobile ringtone store.
The tools.
The groundwork.
Languages & frameworks
Databases & search
Operating systems
Education
University of DerbyBSc, Computer Science · 2003–2005
HTL SpengergasseComputer Science, GCE A-levels · 1997–2003
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