Falk Schwiefert
About Falk Schwiefert
Falk Schwiefert is an Engineering Manager known for reducing technical debt and enhancing team collaboration through bottom-up planning strategies. With extensive experience in the tech industry, he has held various managerial roles at companies such as SoSafe, William Hill, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Current Role at SoSafe
Falk Schwiefert serves as an Engineering Manager at SoSafe, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on reducing technical debt while overseeing the design of new e-learning and simulation features. He employs bottom-up planning strategies to enhance team collaboration and improve project delivery.
Previous Experience at William Hill
Before joining SoSafe, Falk Schwiefert worked at William Hill in various capacities. He served as Engineering Manager for seven months in 2022 to 2023, and prior to that, he was a Software Engineering Team Lead from 2020 to 2022. He also worked as a Web Developer in Data Management from 2017 to 2020, contributing to multiple projects during his tenure.
Background in Blizzard Entertainment
Falk Schwiefert has significant experience from his time at Blizzard Entertainment. He held several roles, including CS Team Manager for Latin America and Brazil from 2010 to 2013, and Team Leader from 2005 to 2010. He also served as Team Manager for Ingame Support - Spanish for eight months in 2010. His roles involved managing teams and enhancing customer support services.
Education and Certifications
Falk Schwiefert has a diverse educational background. He studied Computer Software Engineering at freeCodeCamp, achieving a Full Stack Web Development Certification from 2015 to 2016. He also attended Treehouse for Front-End Development during the same period. Earlier, he completed his secondary education at Staatliches Gymnasium 'Wilhelm von Humboldt' from 1983 to 1996.
Achievements in Team Management
Falk Schwiefert has demonstrated effective leadership in team management. He increased employee satisfaction from 57% to 89% through coaching and performance management. Additionally, he led recruitment efforts that successfully hired seven top engineers, aligning with the company's talent objectives.