Tobias Braun

As the Executive CTO for Hallo Karla within the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, I am responsible for building and leading the development of a beyond banking platform. My background in software development and project management, combined with my ability to build and inspire high-performing technical teams, enables me to drive the implementation of innovative technology solutions that set our platform apart in the market and help our company achieve its business goals. I am excited to be a key player in the growth and success of the plattform as we work to disrupt the traditional banking industry.

As the Head of the CIO Office at Haufe Group, I was responsible for the strategic management of the internal IT department, which has 120 employees. This includes overseeing the development and operation of the IT financial management, with a budget of 28 million euros. I was also responsible for IT governance, ensuring that the company is in compliance with regulations from BaFin, data protection supervisory authorities, and information security. This includes managing strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with major technology companies such as Microsoft, AWS, SAP, and Salesforce. In addition, I was responsible for the Tech Talents Initiative, a program designed to address the talent gap in the technology industry. I also engaged in activities with other CIOs and IT advocacy groups. Finally, I was responsible for developing and implementing an IT communication strategy, including using social media and trade media to share information about the company's technology initiatives.

As the interim team lead for the workspace at Haufe Group, I was responsible for leading the internal service desk and overseeing the conception and implementation of the HG.Hybrid project. As the leader of the service desk, I was responsible for ensuring that all issues and requests were handled efficiently and effectively. This included managing a team of technicians, setting goals and priorities, and implementing processes and procedures to improve the overall performance of the service desk. As the project lead for HG.Hybrid, I was responsible for managing the conception and implementation of this initiative. This may have involved coordinating with various teams and departments, developing a project plan, and overseeing the execution of the project from start to finish. I was also responsible for ensuring that the project was completed on time and within budget, and for communicating progress and updates to stakeholders.