Nikolas Hagelstein is a seasoned technology leader and CTO based in Hamburg with 16 years of hands-on experience leading development teams and companies across digital agencies and product firms. He has steered engineering and product delivery as CTO of PHORAX since 2018 and previously served as Geschäftsführer and Head of Development at multiple firms, bringing deep operational and technical leadership. Known for translating agency-paced requirements into reliable, pragmatic software solutions, he balances strategic direction with a willingness to dive into engineering details. His background as an IHK-certified Fachinformatiker grounds his leadership in practical craftsmanship and long-term technical ownership. Outside work he brings a lighthearted, human touch—self-described specialties include “Biertrinken und Ausschlafen”—which reflects a culture-oriented leadership style that values team morale.
16 years of coding experience
IHK, Fachinformatiker, IHK, Fachinformatiker at Gewerbeschule 1 Lübeck
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