Matthias Vallentin
About Matthias Vallentin
Matthias Vallentin is the Founder and CEO of Tenzir, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong academic background in computer science, holding a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has previously worked in various roles, including at UC Berkeley and ICSI.
Work at Tenzir
Matthias Vallentin has been serving as the Founder and CEO of Tenzir since 2017. Under his leadership, the company has established a presence in Hamburg, Germany. His role encompasses overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the organization, focusing on innovation and development within the tech industry.
Previous Experience
Before founding Tenzir, Matthias Vallentin held various positions in academia and industry. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley College of Engineering from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Research Scientist at the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) in 2016 and interned at ICSI in both 2006 and 2007. He also co-founded Globalways AG, serving as Co-Founder and CTO from 2004 to 2006, and was a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization in Hamburg, Germany, in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Matthias Vallentin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2008 to 2016. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the same university, studying from 2003 to 2006.
Research and Academic Contributions
During his academic career, Matthias Vallentin contributed to research initiatives at prominent institutions. His role as a Research Scientist at ICSI involved engaging in advanced computer science research. His postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley College of Engineering further solidified his expertise in the field, allowing him to contribute to various scholarly projects.