Anton Sementsov
I'm a Berlin based Senior Solution Architect / Engineering Lead, working across React, TypeScript, Java and AWS for banking and public sector clients.
In my free time, you can see me developing an Open Source Digital Signage tool or exploring beautiful Europe.
About me
I help organizations translate complex business requirements into clear, robust technical solutions. With over 10 years of experience in software development, architecture, and technical leadership, I work at the intersection of business, stakeholders, and engineering teams, making sound architecture and technology decisions that stay scalable, maintainable, and economically sound long-term. I'm particularly strong at making complex systems understandable, precisely analyzing requirements, and deriving pragmatic solutions without over-engineering, while owning quality and growth. In previous roles I've taken technical ownership and built systems and teams sustainably and with measurable impact: scaling platforms, growing teams, and meaningfully increased business outcomes. My focus areas are Solution Architecture & System Design, translating business requirements into technical concepts, technical decision-making & advisory, digitalizing existing processes, tech leadership & mentoring, and cloud/DevOps strategy. I speak German, English and Russian.
- Location:Berlin, Germany
- Age:35
- Nationality:German
- Interests:Guitars, Hardware, Retro Cars
- Study:University of Bonn, Germany
Experience
Director of Digital Technology
Combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills:
- Accountable for IT projects ≥ €150K following IPMA standards, including client consulting, architecture planning, proposals/tenders, and on-site acquisition to keep technical solutions aligned with business goals.
- Actively shape the software architecture, including system design, scalability, modularization, and integration of existing systems.
- Lead a team of 8 mid/senior developers: mentoring, performance reviews, code reviews, release support, and resource planning — meaningfully improved internal processes (JIRA).
- Played a key role in platform and team growth: 4× growth in team size, system scope, and revenue over seven years.
- Ensure high technical quality through oversight of React (TypeScript), PHP, DevOps (Linux, Docker, CI/CD), QA (manual & automated), CMS maintenance (Scrivito, FirstSpirit), and documentation (Confluence).
- Primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and well-founded technical decisions.
- Built and implemented a complete ISMS according to ISO 27001 from scratch, including risk analysis, policy creation, and certification preparation.
Senior Technical Project Manager & Team Lead
Technical IT Project Management / Solution Architecture / Scrum Master
- Led web development projects end-to-end — planning, implementation, and rollout — using PHP7, React (TypeScript/JS), and SQL, aligned with business goals.
- Shaped software architecture and optimized existing systems for scalability, modularity, and maintainability.
- Led a team of 4 developers: onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
- Introduced efficient processes for project management, Scrum, and technical documentation, improving team productivity.
- Owned DevOps processes (Docker, GitLab Pipelines, AWS, Linux) to ensure stable development and production environments.
- Direct stakeholder communication to align on requirements, progress, and technical decisions.
Technical Project Manager
Technical IT project management for web development projects.
IT Project Manager
IT Consulting
- Web Development: JavaScript ES6, PHP 5.3, HTML 5, CSS 3, Java for Android, Objective-C, SQL, Java EE
- IT Project Management based on PMBOK
Project Manager
- Website development and support.
- Sales, marketing, and client communication.
Junior Project Manager (Freelance)
Freelance project management support.
Media Development Intern
Internship in media development.
Education
Master of Arts
Media and Communication Studies
Diplom
Global Journalism and International Public Relations
Skills
Certifications
- AWS in Practice
- Software Architecture & Design of Modern Large-Scale Systems
- Project Management Professional (PMP): From Fundamentals to Expert
- Leading Feedback & Difficult Conversations (Leadership Training)
- Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS) – German Language Certificate
How can I help you?
As a Solution Architect, I am responsible for designing technical solutions that align with business requirements while considering the company's technical constraints. I act as a bridge between business, development, and IT operations, ensuring seamless collaboration across all areas. My key responsibilities include:
- Requirement Analysis: Understanding and gathering the business needs to ensure that the solution meets both technical and operational goals.
- Technology Selection & Architecture Design: Evaluating and selecting the best technologies while designing scalable, secure, and efficient architectures.
- Coordination with Development & Operations: Ensuring that development and operational teams are aligned, fostering smooth implementation and ongoing system maintenance.
- Web Development: Building modern web applications with a focus on performance, usability, and scalability.
- Software Development for Linux, Windows, and Mac: Creating cross-platform software solutions that work seamlessly across different operating systems.
- Mobile App Development: Designing and developing mobile applications that deliver great user experiences on iOS and Android.
If you're running a startup and need CTO advice, feel free to reach out!
Get in touch
- Location
- Berlin, Germany