Summary
Julian Koehn is a seasoned software leader and CTO-cofounder with a decade of experience building production web systems and turning compliance into engineering. As co-founder of Kopexa he architects an asset-first, Policy-as-Code platform that continuously validates real system state for standards like ISO 27001, DORA, and NIS2, treating frameworks as outputs rather than starting points. He combines hands-on engineering with entrepreneurial leadership—running teamspiel and freelancing for mid-to-large clients—so he balances product strategy, high-performance stacks, and cost-efficient delivery. Julian’s approach decouples technical evidence from compliance frameworks, making advanced GRC accessible to SMEs while retaining enterprise-grade monitoring. He emphasizes deterministic systems where compliance is merely a view over monitored infrastructure and processes. Based in Kiel, Germany, he brings pragmatic, systems-first thinking to problems many treat as paperwork.
10 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer