Manuel Pöter
About Manuel Pöter
Manuel Pöter is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at ArangoDB and serves as the CTO and Co-Founder of LeanFive IT GmbH. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at Symena and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Technische Universität Wien.
Work at ArangoDB
Manuel Pöter has been employed at ArangoDB as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of the ArangoDB database, focusing on its capabilities in handling complex data structures and queries. His experience in software engineering supports the company's mission to provide a multi-model database solution that integrates document, graph, and key/value data models.
Previous Experience at Symena
Prior to his current position, Manuel Pöter worked at Symena in various capacities. He served as a Software Engineer from 2008 to 2015, where he developed software solutions and contributed to research and development projects. He later took on the role of R&D Manager from 2015 to 2016, overseeing research initiatives and managing engineering teams. Additionally, he worked as a Freelance Software Engineer at Symena for a brief period in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Pöter studied at Technische Universität Wien, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Software & Information Engineering from 2002 to 2012. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering & Internet Computing from 2012 to 2018. His academic background provides a solid foundation in software development principles and practices.
Current Role at LeanFive IT GmbH
In addition to his work at ArangoDB, Manuel Pöter is the CTO and Co-Founder of LeanFive IT GmbH, a position he has held since 2016. Based in Vienna, he plays a key role in shaping the company's technology strategy and overseeing software development efforts. His leadership in this role complements his extensive experience in software engineering.