For Christian, working in America was nothing short of a turning point - one that still has an impact today. The sense of togetherness, of supporting one another, has become tremendously important in his day-to-day work. And it helps him in his current role, as Head of IT Development & Innovation at ZEISS' Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology segment. Christian forms and coaches teams so they can develop and implement the requirements for IT solutions that other areas define for his department.
“We're working on the 'front lines.' Our job is to find solutions that we can get off the ground fast while also putting together and pursuing medium- to long-term strategies.” After all, Christian and his team of software architects and software developers also see themselves as drivers of the digital transformation in their area. “We're sparring partners for digitalization topics.” These range from machine learning and web technologies to automating business processes. Christian is the glue that holds his team together: he coaches, guides, and manages his staff. And above all, he enables his team to work independently. “If it comes to a point where I’m no longer needed, then I’ve done everything right,” he says with a smile.