Dr. Michael Berger
About Dr. Michael Berger
Dr. Michael Berger serves as the President of DocuWare and Co-CEO of natif.ai, with extensive experience in software development and digital transformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has held various leadership roles at Siemens and RICOH Company Limited.
Work at DocuWare
Dr. Michael Berger has served as President of DocuWare since 2019. He joined the company in 2008 and has held various leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer from 2016 to 2018 and Senior Vice President Technology from 2013 to 2015. His tenure has focused on driving digital transformation initiatives, particularly in developing scalable cloud-based solutions. Under his leadership, DocuWare has emphasized innovative software development to create productive work environments.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at DocuWare, Dr. Berger is currently Co-CEO at natif.ai, a position he has held since 2024. He also serves as an Advisor to the CTO at RICOH Company Limited, and as a Member of the Management Board at Axon Ivy since 2022. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing technology and software development methodologies across various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Michael Berger holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Technische Universität Dresden, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also earned a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering and Information Systems from the same institution, completing his studies in 1994. His academic background provides a strong foundation in distributed and intelligent systems, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Siemens
Dr. Berger has an extensive background with Siemens, where he worked from 1994 to 2008. He began as a Ph.D. Student and Consultant, then progressed to Principal Research Engineer and Project Leader, and finally served as Research Group Lead. His nearly 14 years at Siemens equipped him with significant experience in research and development within the technology sector.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Michael Berger enjoys swimming, traveling, and photography. He is also a collector of communications artifacts, reflecting his interest in technology and its history. These personal pursuits complement his professional focus on innovation and technology.