Kieran Graham

Head of Engineering | Director of Engineering | VP of Engineering | CTO

Berlin, Germany

Dynamic engineering leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation and leading high-performing teams. Proven track record in strategic planning, team development, and aligning technical vision with business goals for exceptional results.

Leadership Skills

Mentoring & Coaching
Hiring & Performance Assessment
Capacity Planning
Strategic Direction
Product Management
Workshop Facilitation
Engineering Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Roadmap Development
Performance Metrics
Compliance and Security
Continuous Improvement
Empowered, Autonomous Teams
Fact & Data Driven Decisions
DevOps Principles
Lean & Agile Practices
Customer First
Extreme Programming

Engineering Skills

iOS Development
Swift
ReactNative
SDK Development
Terraform
Reactive Programming (Rx)
AWS
Elixir
Go
Python
Ruby
React
TypeScript
Kubernetes
Docker
Microservices Architecture
AI / Machine Learning
Neural Networks
REST APIs
Firmware Development
Infrastructure as Code

Languages

English

Native

German

Estimated B2/C1 level

Work Experience

NewStore

Head of Engineering

2020 - Current

Launched the world’s first retailers using Apple T ap to Pay in partnership with Apple & Adyen.
Scaled multiple high-performing product teams, managing up to 3 teams and ~20 person hierarchy.
Led teams across Go, Python, Elixir, Swift, Kotlin, TypeScript, React, ReactNative - fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration.
Implemented productivity metrics, reducing unplanned work and incidents while increasing product outcomes.
Introduced direct customer demos, enhancing feedback cycles and customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with the executive team to develop company-wide strategic initiatives, presenting technology strategy and driving organizational change
Developed outcome-based roadmaps, increasing revenue and ensuring predictable software delivery.
Led PCI & SOC2 Type-II audits, ensuring compliance and security, and engaging with external auditors and customers.

Equal Experts / Mobimeo (Deutsche Bahn)

Consultant

2019 - 2020

Developed multiple mobile apps for German public transport companies, including BVG and S-Bahn.
Launched the first seamless nationwide ticketing system in Germany’s “Mobility Inside” project.
Streamlined release processes, improving efficiency and reducing time-to-market for new features.
Managed an interim team of 8 members, ensuring successful project delivery and team performance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new app features.
Shaped the company’s Mobility-as-a-Service offering, expanding beyond private vehicles.

predict.io

Technical Architect

2016 - 2019

Spearheaded technical vision and architecture, overseeing hiring and team management.
Overhauled and refactored SDK, introducing a testable architecture with enhanced features and performance.
Collaborated with the Machine Learning team to deploy classifiers and integrate with mobile SDKs and REST APIs.
Assisted enterprise clients in leveraging SDK for diverse use cases, including public transport and retail.
Prepared technical due diligence for Series A investors, presenting technology effectively.

Brewbot

Co-Founder / VP of Software

2013 - 2016

Featured in publications by New York Times and Wired magazine
Led technical vision and architecture, managing a team of 6 members.
Developed and launched a web app and API backend for brewing recipe data.
Created an iOS app with Swift and RxSwift, integrating with API and machine firmware for real-time sensor data and brew process feedback
Raised over $1.5MM in seed funding following a successful £100k Kickstarter campaign.

Ecliptic Labs

Architect

2012 - 2013

Improved testing, app deployment, and beta distribution processes.
Delivered 80+ iOS apps with supporting web apps and APIs to clients on tight schedules.
Developed early versions of apps for clients like eHarmony and Mailchimp.

Couchbase