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Nico LaustererNL

Nico Lausterer

IT-Architect / Solution Architect / Trainer

€920/day
Stuttgart, DE
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Nico

As a Senior IT Architect with over 7 years of experience at IT-Consulting, I specialize in designing and implementing scalable, robust e-commerce solutions in complex integration projects. My expertise includes Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and a deep knowledge of IT architecture, with hands-on experience in both solution architecture and enterprise architecture.

In addition to my technical skills, I am a certified iSAQB Foundation Trainer, enabling me to educate and support teams in software architecture design, quality assurance, and documentation.

As a lecturer at Hochschule Karlsruhe, I teach IT consulting to Computer Science and Business Information Systems students, sharing practical insights into IT architecture and consulting.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Stuttgart (up to 50km), München (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km)

Experience

  • ISAQB
    iSAQB – Certified professional for Software Architecture Trainer
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    October 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)
    • Delivered interactive iSAQB CPSA-F training sessions for both in-house and external participants.
    • Provided a structured curriculum aligned with iSAQB standards to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
    • Applied real-world examples and case studies to bridge the gap between theory and practical application.
    • Facilitated group activities and hands-on exercises to reinforce core software architecture principles.
    • Adapted training content and pace to the participants' specific needs and organizational contexts.
    • Supported participants in preparing for the CPSA-F certification exam through targeted learning guidance.
    • Fostered engagement with individualized feedback and coaching throughout the training.
    • Enriched training content with best practices and insights gained from real-world consulting projects.

    Skills & Technologies:
    Software architecture principles,
    architectural documentation, architectural guidance, design
    methodologies, architectural patterns, Conceptboard,
    Office365, Microsoft Teams, OBS Studio, stakeholder
    engagement, public speaking, personalized coaching, group
    facilitation, remote and hybrid facilitation using digital
    collaboration tools.
    iSAQB IT-Architektur IT-Beratung Softwarearchitektur
  • Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) / University of Applied Sciences
    Lecturer for IT-Consulting
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    April 2023 - Today (3 years and 2 months)
    Karlsruhe, Germany
    This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles, methodologies, and practices in IT consulting. Topics covered include:

    Role of IT Consultants: Understanding the responsibilities and impact of consultants in IT projects.
    Client Engagement: Techniques for requirement analysis, stakeholder communication, and building effective client relationships.
    Problem-Solving Strategies: Frameworks for analyzing technical and business challenges and proposing viable solutions.
    Project Management Basics: Overview of planning, executing, and managing IT projects.
    Technical and Business Alignment: Bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions.
    Key Features:

    Interactive sessions that blend theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.
    Case studies and group exercises to simulate consulting scenarios.
    Focus on soft skills like communication, negotiation, and presentation techniques.
    Stakeholder Management IT-Architektur IT-Beratung
  • Tech DD
    Technical Due Diligence for Strategic Investment Decision
    April 2025 - April 2025
    • Planned and executed a comprehensive Technical Due Diligence (Tech DD) on behalf of a potential investor evaluating a mid-sized technology company.
    • Prepared structured DD questionnaires covering architecture, scalability, technical debt, product roadmap.
    • Conducted deep-dive interviews with the target’s CTO, engineering leads, and product management to assess architectural maturity, documentation, and key risks.
    • Evaluated the current system architecture, including technology stack, deployment model, code quality, Ops maturity, team structure.
    • Assessed the target's alignment with modern architectural principles (modularity, API-first, cloud-readiness, automation, observability).
    • Identified architectural red flags, risks, and dependencies, and delivered a final Tech DD report including strategic recommendations, risk rating, and post-investment actions.

    Skills & Technologies:
    Technical Due Diligence, Architecture
    Assessment, Risk Evaluation, Interviews & Stakeholder
    Analysis, System Landscape Evaluation, Reporting &
    Recommendations, Cloud Architecture Principles, DevOps
    Maturity, API Integration, Technical Debt Analysis,
    PowerPoint, Confluence, Jira, GitHub
    IT-Architektur Tech Due Diligence Investment

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Education

  • Informatik
    Hochschule Karlsruhe – Technik und Wirtschaft / University of Applied Sciences
    2019
    Informatik

Certifications

  • iSAQB CPSA-F
    iSAQB
    2023
  • iSAQB CPSA-A SOFT
    iSAQB
    2023

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