Cornelius Suermann
About Cornelius Suermann
Cornelius Suermann serves as the VP of Engineering at n8n, a position he has held since 2023 in Berlin, Germany. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, he has previously worked in various leadership roles at notable companies such as PayPal, foodora, and Camunda.
Work at n8n
Cornelius Suermann serves as the VP of Engineering at n8n, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and ensuring the scalability of products. Prior to this, he was the Head of Engineering at n8n from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to the company's engineering strategies and team management. His experience at n8n is complemented by a strong background in software engineering and a focus on cloud computing.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining n8n, Cornelius Suermann held several key positions in engineering management. He worked at Camunda as the Director of Site Reliability Engineering from 2020 to 2021 and as the Director of Engineering from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Senior Engineering Manager at Camunda from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at PayPal as Senior Manager of Software Development from 2012 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in leading engineering teams.
Educational Background
Cornelius Suermann studied Medizininformatik at Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven from 2003 to 2004. He also attended the University of Duisburg-Essen, where he studied Wirtschaftsinformatik in 2004. Furthermore, he studied Informatik at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, achieving a Professional in Information Technology from 2004 to 2006. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technology and business management.
Skills and Expertise
Cornelius Suermann possesses over 15 years of software engineering experience, with a specialization in cloud computing and Site Reliability Engineering. He demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, solution-building skills, and effective people management in fast-paced IT environments. His expertise includes defining high-level design and instituting policies and standards to enhance platform capabilities, enabling him to lead multiple development teams toward achieving performance goals.