Michael Vollbrecht
About Michael Vollbrecht
Michael Vollbrecht is a User Experience Architect and Infrastructure Expert at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in software development and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Logicline, Lufthansa Systems, and IBM.
Work at European Patent Office
Michael Vollbrecht has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2012, serving as a User Experience Architect and Infrastructure Expert. His role involves designing user-centric experiences and managing infrastructure projects. Prior to this position, he worked at the same organization from 2005 to 2010 as a Senior System Engineer and Integration Developer, where he contributed to system integration and engineering tasks.
Education and Expertise
Michael Vollbrecht holds a Master of Business Administration from Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also attended The Open University for one year from 2008 to 2009. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University, completed from 1987 to 1991. This educational background supports his expertise in user experience design and infrastructure management.
Professional Background
Michael Vollbrecht has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as a Programmer Analyst and System Administrator with the US Army from 1992 to 1994. He then worked as a Software Developer at Ansys, Inc. for six months in 1994. His experience includes roles at IBM as a Senior Consultant for WebSphere and Java technologies, and at Lufthansa Systems as a Lead Java Developer. He also served as a Technical Project Manager and Infrastructure Designer at Panalpina.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his current role, Michael Vollbrecht worked at Logicline as a Senior Software Consultant and Technology Advisor from 2001 to 2005. His career includes significant contributions in various capacities, such as a Senior System Engineer at the European Patent Office and a Senior Consultant at IBM. His experience spans multiple industries and technologies, showcasing his adaptability and technical proficiency.