Summary
Achim Koch is a Principal Technical Architect based in Düsseldorf with over 18 years of deep expertise in Adobe AEM/CQ5 and related CMS technologies, currently shaping AEM strategy and delivery at Adobe. He progressed from hands-on development to senior leadership roles—including EMEA AEM Practice Lead—bringing a rare combination of technical depth and practice-level governance rather than day-to-day coding. His background spans consulting, team leadership, and project management across agencies and enterprises, enabling him to translate complex content-platform requirements into pragmatic, scalable architectures. Notably, he prefers architect and advisory roles over developer positions, making him a strong fit for organizations seeking high-level AEM stewardship and transformation.
8 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Diplom, Informatik, Diplom, Informatik at Universität Dortmund / University of Dortmund