Maximilian Messing

CEO

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany15 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Co-founded multiple companies transforming software management.
Expert in AI-driven IT compliance and procurement solutions.
Achieved up to 15x ROI for clients through innovative strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on IT compliance and procurement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Saas ManagementAi & AutomationIt Procurement

Other Skills

CTO LeadershipRisk AssessmentCompliance ManagementAutomationSoftware ManagementCreativity and InnovationSoftware DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipManagementLeadershipStart-upsData ScienceBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyManagement Consulting

About

Over the past decade, I’ve co-founded companies that simplify complex processes through technology. At Sastrify, we are committed to: - Eliminating Shadow IT: Our AI-powered discovery tools provide complete visibility into your IT ecosystem, uncovering unauthorized applications and usage patterns. - Ensuring Audit-Readiness: We automate compliance documentation and risk assessments, aligning with DORA, NIS2, and the AI Act regulations. - Streamlining SaaS Procurement: Our platform centralizes procurement processes, offers access to a marketplace with pre-negotiated deals, and provides expert negotiation support, ensuring optimal pricing and efficiency. Our clients have significantly improved compliance, efficiency, and cost savings, with some realizing up to 15x ROI. Let's connect if you’re interested in enhancing your organization’s IT compliance, risk management, and SaaS procurement processes through AI-driven solutions.

Experience

15 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

6 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Sastrify

Co-Founder & CTO

Apr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Remote

At Sastrify, we are transforming Software management and procurement by:
AI-Powered Risk Assessment: Leveraging artificial intelligence to identify risks, compliance gaps, and vendor vulnerabilities, tailored to regulations like DORA, NIS2, and the AI Act.
Shadow IT Discovery: Providing complete visibility into IT ecosystems by uncovering unauthorized tools and usage patterns.
Automated Compliance Workflows: Streamlining the generation of compliance documentation and ensuring audit readiness with minimal manual effort.
Centralized SaaS Procurement: Offering a unified platform for managing software contracts, tracking renewals, and accessing a marketplace with pre-negotiated deals, supported by expert procurement assistance.
These initiatives have enabled our clients to achieve enhanced compliance, reduced risks, and optimized IT operations, with some reporting up to 15x ROI.

CTO LeadershipSaaS ManagementAI & AutomationIT Procurement

Evopark gmbh

Co-Founder / Managing Director

Feb 2014 – Mar 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Köln und Umgebung, Deutschland

evopark is a technology company with the ambition to change tomorrow’s mobility. With its end-to-end software solutions, it supports parking market players to optimize their operations.
Since 2018, the company is part of the Scheidt & Bachmann group, a world-wide leading manufacturer of parking management systems.
I personally led and scaled the product development team and launched several products ranging from B2C parking platform (40.000 + users) to a voice assistant being installed at the entry and exit of a parking garage.