Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Quote
Accomplishments
Hobbies
Work Preference
Timeline
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Bastian Bahl

Bastian Bahl

Head Of Technology | IT Manager | Team Leader | Full-Stack Developer
Obernkirchen

Summary

I'm a highly experienced and dedicated engineer and leader with exceptional technical and interpersonal skills. I have successfully led the rollout of high-traffic financial portals and trading systems in heavily audited and regulated environments. I'm able to work and perform under extreme pressure while maintaining focus and attention to detail.

Overview

14
14

Years of professional experience

10
10

Years of leadership experience

5
5

Years of C-level experience

3
3

Languages

Work History

Deputy CTO

2iQ Research GmbH
07.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
  • Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
  • Enhanced IT infrastructure security with regular vulnerability assessments and proactive patch management.
  • Contributed to successful completion of numerous high-profile projects by providing expert guidance on technology strategy, infrastructure design, and implementation best practices.
  • Communicated with executive team and CTO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
  • Promoted collaboration between cross-functional teams by integrating disparate systems into unified platforms for improved communication and workflow efficiency.

Deputy CTO

Nextmarkets AG
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated staff performance through regular reviews, identifying areas for improvement while recognizing achievements that contributed positively to the departments mission.
  • Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism within force.
  • Coordinated multi-agency operations for complex cases, sharing information efficiently while protecting sensitive data.
  • Reviewed and updated department policies as needed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Increased productivity by developing comprehensive project timelines and monitoring progress closely.
  • Conducted detailed investigations, gathering essential evidence to support legal proceedings.
  • Oversaw daily shift activities, delegating tasks to deputies and ensuring completion within designated timeframes.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication processes and implementing new procedures.
  • Handled all IT audits for the trading application and the broker
  • Managed and oversaw the IT Operations and IT Security departments

Head of Technology

Ayondo GmbH
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • IT Manager and Team Leader of the IT Department including Application, Operations and Security in Frankfurt and London
  • Responsible for the Social Trading Application and the London Trading Office
  • Member of the Risk Committee (ayondo), Change Advisory Board (ayondo) and Cyber Coordination Group (CCG) of the British FCA.
  • Conducted regular audits of IT systems to identify areas requiring optimization or additional security measures.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization.
  • Established IT governance framework to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

IT Manager

Ayondo GmbH
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • IT Manager and Team Leader of the IT Department in Frankfurt
  • Responsible for the development, the optimizations and the maintenance of the Social Trading Application.

Senior Developer

Ayondo GmbH
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Software Developer in the ayondo Frankfurt Office
  • Responsible for backend and frontend development of the Social Trading Application.

Junior Developer

Ayondo GmbH
12.2010 - 12.2011
  • Software Developer in the ayondo Frankfurt Office
  • Responsible for backend and frontend development of the Social Trading Application.

Education

Bachelor Thesis -

Jadehochschule
Wilhelmshaven
05.2010 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Engineering -

Jadehochschule
10.2006 - 05.2010

Skills

Team Collaboration

Software

C# Net

Java Spring

Databases (MS-SQL, POSTGRES, NO-SQL, etc)

AWS

Azure

Version Control (Github, Bitbucket, etc)

Project Management Tools (Jira, Confluence, GitHub Projects, etc)

Frontend (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, Angular JS, etc)

Architecture

Infrastructure

And a lot more

Quote

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Accomplishments

  • Being a member of the British FCAs Cyber Security Committee for several years
  • Successfully handled multiple IT audits (Type 1 and 2) from EY, Deloitte and KPMG
  • Solved every IT bug/issue/problem I ever came across in my professional career
  • Working my way up from Junior Developer to Head of Technology in the same company
  • I learn and grow, everywhere I go

Hobbies

  • Volleyball - I play volleyball in the state class (Landesliga) in the Hannover area.
  • Football - I am co-coaching a local kids football team and I am also playing in the "above 40" team of the same football club.
  • Building & Crafting - I like to build stuff for the house or the garden, and for my kids.
  • Nature - I love going into the forest or nature with my family.
  • Traveling - I enjoy traveling and experiencing different places and cultures

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCareer advancement

Timeline

Deputy CTO

2iQ Research GmbH
07.2021 - Current

Deputy CTO

Nextmarkets AG
08.2019 - 07.2021

Head of Technology

Ayondo GmbH
06.2017 - 07.2019

IT Manager

Ayondo GmbH
01.2014 - 05.2017

Senior Developer

Ayondo GmbH
01.2012 - 12.2013

Junior Developer

Ayondo GmbH
12.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor Thesis -

Jadehochschule
05.2010 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Engineering -

Jadehochschule
10.2006 - 05.2010
Bastian BahlHead Of Technology | IT Manager | Team Leader | Full-Stack Developer