From Rookie To Hero
I help Junior Developers grow into successful careers in the AI age.
Navigate your tech career with confidence, build in-demand skills, and thrive in an AI-powered world.
About Me
Thomas Aistleitner
Senior Engineering Manager | Junior Developer Coach
📍 Vienna, Austria
Senior Engineering Manager at Sportradar with over 15 years of experience in software development, engineering leadership, and technical strategy. From building video pipelines to leading engineering teams and serving as CTO, I've navigated the full spectrum of technical careers. Now, I'm passionate about helping Junior Developers grow into successful careers in the AI age, sharing the insights and strategies that helped me climb from developer to senior leadership.
Experience
Senior Engineering Manager
Sportradar • May 2023 - Present
- • Leading engineering teams in delivering high-performance sports data solutions
- • Overseeing technical strategy and architecture decisions for scalable systems
- • Mentoring and developing engineering talent across multiple teams
- • Managing cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment
CTO
ECS Climate Solutions GmbH • May 2022 - Present
- • Led technical vision and strategy for climate technology solutions
- • Architected and implemented scalable technology infrastructure
- • Built and managed high-performing engineering teams
- • Drove innovation in climate-focused software solutions
Senior Developer
PKE Electronics • Mar 2018 - Apr 2022
- • Developed and maintained video pipeline infrastructure
- • Optimized video processing systems for performance and scalability
- • Collaborated on complex technical challenges in video technology
- • Mentored junior developers and contributed to technical decision-making
Co Owner
TAC Solutions GmbH • Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
- • Co-founded and managed IT consulting company
- • Delivered custom software solutions for diverse clients
- • Built client relationships and managed project portfolios
- • Developed business strategy alongside technical leadership
Senior Consultant
Arkvar • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020
- • Worked on cutting-edge blockchain projects and solutions
- • Provided technical expertise and architectural guidance
- • Developed innovative blockchain-based applications
- • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on complex projects
CTO
Stealth Start-up (Deep Learning) • Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
- • R&D and product design, prototyping.
- • Live video object recognition with deep learning.
Product Lead
Stealth startups (Blockchain and Gaming) • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
- • R&D and product design, unit economy.
- • Developing software architecture.
Consulting IT Specialist
Boom.tv • Jan 2017 - May 2017
- • VR streaming technology.
Lead Developer
hitbox Entertainment GmbH • Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
- • Responsible for frontend, API, and more.
Senior Developer
own3D Entertainment GmbH • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
- • UI, APIs, 3rd party integrations, paywalls, etc.
Software Engineer
Magna Powertrain - Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG • Feb 2010 - Mar 2012
- • Design and development of statistical systems and technical software components.
Education
Informatik (Computer Science)
Technische Universität Graz • 2008 - 2013
Technical Skills
Core Competencies
How I Help Junior Developers
Comprehensive support to accelerate your career growth
Career Coaching
Personalized 1-on-1 coaching to help you navigate your career path and make strategic decisions.
AI Tool Mastery
Learn to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to accelerate your development workflow.
Portfolio Development
Build a standout portfolio that showcases your skills and attracts the right employers.
Interview Preparation
Prepare for technical interviews and learn negotiation strategies to land better offers.
Skill Development
Identify and fill skill gaps with a structured learning path tailored to your goals.
Community Access
Join a community of like-minded developers and get ongoing support and accountability.
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