Summary
Markus Leist is an engineer for data systems with over two decades of hands-on experience at the intersection of engineering and computer science, now focusing on data-driven infrastructure for large offshore wind farms. He blends telecommunications and microelectronics training (Dipl.-Ing.) with practical IT and systems engineering roles across consulting, infrastructure, and management. His career spans freelance engineering, founding and running an engineering office, IT management in energy consulting, and recent roles in system and infrastructure engineering. Markus is curious by nature—self-described as a "Spielkind"—and pursues lifelong learning that keeps him current with evolving data technologies. Based in Dortmund, he brings a pragmatic, mediator mindset that helps translate complex technical needs between teams and stakeholders. That blend of domain depth in energy/telecom and a sustained entrepreneurial streak makes him effective at turning prototype ideas into operational systems.
10 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Diplom-Ingenieur, Microelectronics / Information Technology, Diplom-Ingenieur, Microelectronics / Information Technology at Universität Duisburg-Essen