About me

I’m a technology executive passionate about solving complex problems with systems thinking and scalable solutions.

Currently, I serve as CTPO at Enpal, Germany’s leading GreenTech scale-up, where I lead a 280-person engineering and product organization through rapid growth and market volatility. Previously, I was VP of Engineering at HelloFresh and Managing Director of a 100-person company within the Amadeus Group.

My roots are in hands-on software architecture and cloud systems design, and I bring that technical depth into every leadership role. Over the past decade, I’ve built and scaled high-performing teams, led major organizational and platform transformations, and consistently aligned engineering with product and business strategy to drive impact at scale.

Outside of work, I speak at conferences, contribute to the engineering community, and advise founders and technology leaders navigating growth, complexity, and organizational change.

Contact me

I’m always open to new ideas, challenging problems, and exciting opportunities. Here are some of the reasons you might want to reach out:

  • Public Speaking: If you’re organizing a conference, podcast, or roundtable and need an expert in engineering or leadership, I’d be happy to share my insights.
  • Consulting: For support with due diligence, tech strategy, or evaluating complex systems, I can assist with consulting on short notice.
  • Advisory Roles: For startup advisory or board positions, I can help guide your team with technical strategy, scaling, and team-building expertise.
  • Guest Lectures: If you represent an educational institution and are interested in guest lectures, I’d love to share my experiences and insights on technology and leadership.
  • Coffee Walk: If you’re in Berlin and think we’d have a great conversation, let’s grab a morning coffee and chat!

Feel free to reach out via hi@ivankusalic.com to discuss any of these opportunities or others you have in mind.

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