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Florian Strauf

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I’m Florian Strauf, a strategic technology consultant and fractional CTO who thrives on turning complex ideas into practical, high-impact software.

About

I’m Florian Strauf, a strategic technology consultant and fractional CTO who thrives on turning complex ideas into practical, high-impact software. I partner with businesses to bridge the gap between their goals and technical execution, with a focus on AI implementation, pragmatic software architecture, and optimizing development processes for speed and quality.

My hands-on experience as a founder and CTO keeps my guidance grounded in real-world delivery. I build scalable solutions end-to-end, from concept to market, andI enjoy shaping teams and processes to ship high-value software fast.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Computers & Electronics

Work experience· 9 roles

Principal Technical Advisor & Fractional CTO (Independent Consultant)Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Providing strategic technology leadership, AI-focused solutions, and pragmatic software architecture to bridge business goals with technical execution. Leading cross-functional teams and delivering actionable roadmaps.

CTO · Forgd.comJan 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

Led the technical vision and delivery of Forgd.com, a comprehensive platform offering free tools for blockchain builders. Built and scaled a robust platform from concept to over 1,000 users in under 12 months. Grew and led a technical team from 4 to 14 developers while maintaining high velocity. Architected complex data systems including a supply-demand algorithm in Python, Big Data integration with CoinGecko, and an ingestion engine for trading data. Developed an RFQ portal enabling market makers to bid on projects.

Founder & CEO · Expensesorted.comJan 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

Designed and built a personal finance tool that empowers users to take control of their finances by connecting their own Google Sheet to a smart web app. This solution provides users with complete control and privacy by using their own Google Sheet as the database, saving hours of manual effort through automatic importing and categorizing of bank transactions with an AI-powered engine. It offers clear financial insight with an intuitive visual dashboard and delivers actionable, AI-driven financial guidance to help users make smarter decisions and reach their savings goals faster.

Founder & Community Lead · Tokenomics DAOJan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Founder & CEO · Tokenomics DAO (acquired by Forgd.com)Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Founder & Builder · Forge d.comJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Solution Architect · SAPJan 2014 – Dec 2021 · 8 yrs
Development Consultant / Apprentice to Senior · SERS Deutschland GmbHJan 2005 – Jan 2014 · 9 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Science · FOM University of Applied Sciences, Köln/Bonn, Germany2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) · FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, Cologne/Bonn, Germany2030 – 2014
Apprenticeship in Development Consulting · IHK Germany2030 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Apprenticeship as Development Consultant2008
Apprenticeship in Development Consulting2030 – 2008

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