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I build complex software for businesses that can't afford to get it wrong.

I'm Konstantin. Former product leader at N26 and Urban Sports Club. Payments. GDPR. Data isolation. Multi-tenant platforms. The stuff most developers avoid. You focus on your business. I'll build the infrastructure.

About

I build software for businesses where security, compliance, and data integrity aren't optional—they're the product.

Former product leader at N26 and Urban Sports Club, where I drove growth and operational efficiency through data-driven product development. At N26, I reduced payment-related fraud by 92%, saving over €2.2M annually within 4 months.

Now I build custom platforms for businesses with complex technical requirements—from GDPR-compliant data architectures to multi-tenant SaaS, from concept to shipped product in weeks.

Recent work spans healthcare platforms, legal-tech infrastructure, and practitioner management systems—all domains where getting it wrong has real consequences.

My background spans early-stage startups to major European tech brands. I combine hands-on technical execution with strategic product thinking—and I take on the work most developers avoid.

Konstantin G. M. Kaufmann
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Recent Work

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Kaufmann Health – Therapy Marketplace Platform

Operational marketplace connecting patients with body-oriented psychotherapists in Germany. Built and running the full stack solo: automated matching, Cal.com booking integration, GDPR-compliant data architecture, Google Ads acquisition with optimized conversion funnels, and Stripe payment infrastructure.

Growing therapist network with verified credentialing pipeline, multi-tier practitioner model, and automated lead nurturing. Stack: Next.js, Supabase, Cal.com, Stripe, Resend, Google Ads API.

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Health Practitioner Digitization

Online course platform and digital infrastructure for an independent health practitioner, combining technical implementation with project management for clients who need both execution and guidance.

Work

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Head of Academy

Jul 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Built and led a 12-month Product Management certification program from curriculum design to operations.
  • Recruited and managed 14 coaches and a Customer Success team, serving 150+ students across 10+ courses.
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Lead Product Manager

May 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Built and launched an EDI integration (ISO standard) for supermarket-to-supplier order communication—hardcore B2B infrastructure with legacy system constraints.
  • Drove technical integration with enterprise partners while managing product roadmap, recruiting, and engineering team operations.
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Lead Product Manager — Payments, Platform & Site Reliability

Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Owned payments, partner payouts, finance, and compliance across two brands. Reduced payment-related fraud by over 92%, saving €2.2M annually.
  • Led the Platform tribe: migrated core infrastructure from AWS to Google Cloud, introduced microservices, and upgraded legacy frameworks (including a PHP version no longer receiving security updates) used by 6+ engineering teams.
  • Oversaw Site Reliability Engineering. When money was missing or transactions didn't reconcile, my team investigated and resolved it.
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Co-Founder

Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Built an ordering platform for restaurants sourcing from small-scale local suppliers. Global Top 25 in the Pioneer Tournament (Marc Andreessen, Patrick Collison, Stephen Wolfram).
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Product Owner — Cards & Payments

Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Promoted four times in two years—from Customer Service to Product Owner leading three payments teams and managing card infrastructure for 3M+ users.
  • Launched Apple Pay and Google Pay across 10+ European markets. Enabled UK and US expansion by making card processing multi-currency. Ensured PSD2 and GDPR compliance.
  • Managed major production incidents with direct customer impact. Grew team from 3 to 14. Worked directly with Google, Mastercard, and card processing partners.

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