Meet the team
Evelin
Technical Communications Specialist
Evelin is passionate about translating complex technical topics into clear, structured content. She is responsible for our documentation and helps increase our visibility in the Atlassian Community. Based in the foothills of the Black Forest, she wanders the surrounding peaks when not working—and occasionally returns with the team's favorite: Black Forest cheesecake.
Kappa
Chief Pawformance Officer
As our official Chief Pawformance Officer, Kappa specializes in morale optimization, stress reduction and spontaneous office patrols. His core competencies include treat management, meeting supervision and collecting cuddles from the entire team.
Fred
Software Engineer
Automotive software engineer turned web developer, Frederic switched several years ago and has not looked back. He brings a positive attitude, a keen eye for maintainable, understandable code and a strong customer focus to everything he builds.
Andreas
CEO
With many years of experience across all areas of SaaS companies—from engineering and product development to business strategy and operations—Andreas has led teams in dynamic environments while implementing agile practices. As a founder who built and sold his own startup, he enjoys creating environments where teams work well together and find joy in their work.
Thomas
Software Engineer
Thomas, having spent much of his career as a self-employed professional, brings a versatile skill set that exceeds the typical senior software engineer role. He excels at identifying, understanding, and communicating complex problems, while maintaining a strong focus on delivering results.
Douglas
Software Engineer
Douglas excels at evaluating new ideas and transforming them into actionable solutions. As a full-stack developer, he possesses a broad technical skill set and, with his keen eye for UX, consistently crafts engaging and user-friendly experiences.
Aakansha
Technical Support Specialist
Aakansha is dedicated to providing clear and compassionate support, always eager to understand and resolve customer issues. She collaborates closely with our development team to ensure swift solutions. Originally from India, she draws on her passion for yoga to bring patience and focus to every customer interaction.
Evdokia
Finance Manager
Evdokia likes and understands numbers, preferably in Euros, Dollars or percentages. “They are straightforward and so beautifully unexciting, even if they can be quite exciting.” With 20+ years of experience in companies of various sizes and industries, she masters all financial topics from bookkeeping to group accounting and controlling.
Patrick
Software Engineer
Naturally curious, Patrick loves to learn new things and to deeply understand the systems he’s working on. Over the years this made him become an interdisciplinary software engineer who delivers quality software across the full stack from infrastructure to frontend.
Jussi
Software Engineer
Originally from Finland, Jussi has been living in Germany for the past decade. With a computer science degree and experience in multiple programming languages, he is dedicated to building high-quality software.
Valeria
Partner Manager
Valeria combines a passion for software and technology with broad experience in start-ups and global enterprises, enabling her to build impactful strategic partnerships around the world.
Markus
Operations Director
Markus has a deep passion for building, developing and connecting teams. With many years of experience in Digital Marketing and working in agile and international organizations, he likes to tinker on dashboards and dives deep into the numbers that have business impact.
Rainer
Technical Director
During his childhood, he displayed a keen interest in technology, taking his very first steps in programming on a now ancient-feeling PC using the programming language Basic. Fortunately, he followed his passion and successfully made it his profession. His focus lies on customer satisfaction, as he endeavors to support them with the finest tools available.
Luka
Technical Support Specialist
A natural problem solver, Luka finds the answers to the trickiest customer questions. Asides, he coordinates security and data protection for our team and is also responsible for everything related to our in-house IT.
Eva
Head of Human Relations
With her many years of experience as an HR manager and coach, Eva not only ensures that all employees feel comfortable and can build on their personal strengths. She also attracts new talent to codefortynine and contributes to our continued growth and prosperity.
Prisca
Marketing Manager
Prisca is the creative mind at codefortynine. After studying design and brand management, she worked in various creative fields. That fits well, because Prisca’s tasks at codefortynine are just as versatile. Inspiring design and honest communication, that’s what her heart beats for.
Nicolas
Technical Director
His positive attitude helps him to realize even the most ambitious projects, like sending a weather balloon into the stratosphere with a group of friends. Fluent in English, German, his native French and many programming languages.
Marlene
Product Advisor
Having used Jira and Confluence professionally for many years, Marlene has deep user experience with Atlassian products. She is a fan of dashboards and JQL, and will happily explain why she’s not a fan of subtasks.
Ben
Founder
Started with Atlassian apps in 2016 while working as a Product Owner in the games industry. Rediscovering his skills as a developer, expanded the portfolio of apps while founding codefortynine full-time in 2017.
Our Shared Ambitions
What we aim for isn’t fixed. It evolves with the team, shaped by every new perspective and the way we work together. We check in regularly to keep it honest, relevant, and truly ours.
Appreciation Matters
We believe that appreciation is at the heart of great teamwork and we value and embrace every part of each others’s strengths, perspectives, and needs.
That means listening closely, giving constructive feedback, communicating with respect, and taking a real interest in one another.
We treat mistakes as opportunities to grow and learn together.
One Team. One Spirit.
To us, team spirit means that all team members pull together, united by a shared vision built upon trust, honesty, and mutual respect. Team spirit is reflected in our open, harmonious collaboration, where joy and collective achievements take center stage. We help each other, regardless of role or team affiliation. We support each other across divisions and live a mentality in which visions and projects are shaped and supported together.
In Trust We Trust
For us Trust is the foundation for any collaboration. Ownership and accountability improve productivity and motivation.
We trust that all team members will perform their tasks to the best of their abiliites, regardless of the respective work model. Freedom and trust allow each team member to develop independently by testing new methods and technologies. A trusting relationship enables an honest engagement with mistakes.
Passionate Professionalism
At codefortynine, professionalism means approaching tasks with knowledge, reliability, integrity, and genuine commitment. We are committed to acting respectfully, taking responsibility, communicating clearly, and continuously developing ourselves. We consistently prioritize staying true to our values.
A clear vision and concrete goals guide our work. Systematically, purposefully, and with passion.
Stay Curious
We place great value on meaningful work. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, curiosity is the foundation for innovation and personal development.
We are always open to new things and have the desire to continuously learn. Our commitment to technological innovations and adaptations remains unwavering. Furthermore, we value knowledge exchange and insights gained from our team members. We foster an environment that creates space for experimentation and personal development.
No Secrets. No Surprises.
We believe that trust starts with transparency. That’s why we openly share revenues, costs, and other key figures within the company. When important decisions need to be made or risks arise, we talk about them honestly and at an early stage. That way, there are no unexpected surprises. Everyone knows their role, understands their responsibilities, how their work fits into the overall picture.
There aren’t many secrets here and that’s intentional, although keeping our customer's data secret remains a top priority.
Fairness & Tolerance
For us, fairness and tolerance mean that we respect all people equally. Ideas and opinions from everyone are taken seriously and included in the decision-making processes. We regard diversity as a strength; different cultures, personalities, and ways of working enrich our collaboration.
An open and constructive feedback culture, as well as acceptance of individual needs, such as privacy, fosters a respectful and trusting working environment.
