Roland Fiege

General Manager, EMEA
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Roland Fiege

Roland brings a rare combination of international experience, senior business contacts across diverse sectors, and proven entrepreneurial skills, all underpinned by a deep understanding of online marketing, big data, social media, and real-time advertising. His career has spanned the technology, leisure, sports, and marketing industries, following a business-focused path that highlights his ability to operate effectively within teams and lead highly-qualified knowledge workers.

Roland's entrepreneurial acumen has been demonstrated through his success in building three different businesses. He has a proven track record in starting and sustaining new ventures, showcasing his ability to drive growth and innovation. His extensive experience includes building, motivating, and leading teams, further emphasizing his leadership capabilities.

In addition to his business roles, Roland has built a successful consulting practice and is a published author. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Köln and St. Gallen University (CH), where he lectures on social media strategy and measurement. As a respected thought leader in the European IT industry, Roland is frequently seen on TV as an internet and online marketing expert and is a sought-after interview partner on channels such as n-tv and ARD Mittagsmagazin.

Now, as the general manager of Rellify’s commercial team in Germany, Roland leads with a transferable passion for marketing, entrepreneurship, and technology. His vision and expertise continue to drive Rellify's success in the competitive landscape of online marketing and big data analytics.

Felix Heinstadt

Full-Stack Developer/Cloud Architect
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Felix is a key player at Rellify, bringing his extensive expertise in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and ML Ops to the forefront. As a Full Stack Developer, he is instrumental in transforming innovative ideas into tangible, high-performing solutions.

Felix excels in crafting seamless user experiences, ensuring that every interaction with our applications is smooth and intuitive. His work goes beyond the frontend, as he also architects robust cloud infrastructures that provide the scalability and reliability our systems need to thrive. Additionally, Felix plays a crucial role in deploying machine learning models into production, bridging the gap between theory and practical application.

His multifaceted contributions are vital to Rellify's success, making him an indispensable member of our team. His ability to integrate diverse technologies and maintain top-tier performance standards ensures that Rellify remains at the cutting edge of the industry.

Mia Schnake-Hille

IT-Analyst (Working student)
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Mia is a IT analyst who brings a wealth of skills to our team at Rellify. Beyond her core responsibilities, she actively supports our efforts in content marketing and SEO optimization. Her contributions are vital in the creation of new, innovative Relliverses, and she conducts in-depth research in content creation and GPT technologies.

With a blend of creativity and data-driven strategies, Mia consistently inspires and engages our target audience. Alongside her professional work, she is also pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Health Sciences, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and growth. Mia's diverse expertise and innovative mindset make her an invaluable asset to our team.

Noah Dellenbusch

IT-Administration (Working student)
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Noah is a dedicated working student in administrative support, contributing significantly to the Rellify team. His responsibilities span a wide range of administrative tasks, such as managing our platform's users and organizations, overseeing access to internal company tools, and handling the administration and updates of our website. Additionally, Noah plays a significant role in the implementation of new administrative projects, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the board.

Friederike Scholz

Head of Product
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Friederike is a seasoned product owner with a strong background in content and marketing strategy. With over two decades in the field, her expertise spans from managing products, coordinating online campaigns, and executing social media strategies to developing marketing automation and AI-based contextual online advertising. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, successfully driving the growth of various projects and teams. Friederike's forward-thinking approach and comprehensive understanding of the digital content landscape make her a valuable asset to the Rellify team.

Vova Deviatkin

User Experience Designer
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Vova is a seasoned multi-disciplinary designer with over 15 years of experience in crafting digital products and brands. His work, loved by millions, showcases a unique blend of utility and beauty.

Vova's career has taken him through a diverse array of roles, from leading design teams to working in agencies and startups. He has created products across various industries, leveraging his extensive design expertise and business acumen gained from his university studies. This combination allows him to develop products that are not only visually appealing but also exceptionally functional and user-friendly.

At Rellify, Vova is dedicated to his philosophy of making things beautiful from the inside out. His commitment to excellence is evident in the innovative, user-centric designs he creates, significantly enhancing the Rellify platform and user experiences.

Jovan Djukic

Full-Stack Developer
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Jovan is a dedicated full-stack developer who has become an indispensable member of our team over the past year. Currently completing his studies at the University of Computing in Belgrade, he has developed a robust foundation in computer science and software development. At Rellify, Jovan excels within our well-organized structure, consistently demonstrating his enthusiasm for technology in his professional work.

Xhonato Vrapi

Front-End Developer
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Xhonato is a dynamic and innovative front-end developer at Rellify, bringing over four years of dedicated experience in developing and maintaining front-end applications. His creativity and technical prowess shine through in every project, ensuring user interfaces are not only functional but also visually engaging and intuitive.

Xhonato is adept at staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies and frameworks, constantly integrating the latest advancements into his work. His ability to blend creativity with technical expertise makes him an invaluable asset to the Rellify team, driving the development of cutting-edge applications that enhance user experience and set new standards in the industry.

Tim Siebigteroth

Full-Stack Senior Developer and Front-End Development Lead
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Tim is our leading software engineer for the front end of the Rellify platform and a key contributor to the back-end development. With a rich background in IT consulting and experience at both large companies and startups, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the realization of our software products. Tim's primary focus is on implementing new features for our platform, and he plays an essential role in collaborating with the product team to conceptualize these features. His expertise ensures our platform remains innovative and highly functional.

Abolfazl Mohammadi Sangarab

Senior Developer / Architect
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Abolfazl brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a Senior Developer and Architect at Rellify. With robust programming skills and a deep specialization in High-Performance Computing, Abolfazl is a cornerstone of the machine-learning team. He plays a pivotal role in enhancing both backend and frontend services, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

In addition to his development responsibilities, Abolfazl collaborates closely with his colleagues to produce superior, high-quality code that is not only efficient but also easy to maintain and extend. His efforts significantly contribute to the seamless integration and optimization of services within high-performance environments. Abolfazl's dedication to excellence and continuous improvement helps drive Rellify's success in delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Arun Govindaswamy

Head of Quality Assurance
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Arun brings over a decade of expertise in Quality Assurance and Engineering to our team. As the head of QA, he oversees all testing activities and leads the test team with a strategic vision. Arun's responsibilities include developing comprehensive testing strategies and establishing rigorous QA standards for the company. He holds the esteemed ISTQB Test Manager certification, underscoring his proficiency in the field. Known for his exceptional planning skills and motivational leadership, Arun is a dedicated and organized team member who consistently drives quality and excellence.

Rida Tariq Salam

Rida Tariq Salam
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Rida is a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer at Rellify, bringing several years of experience to the field. She plays a pivotal role in developing and refining the machine learning algorithms that enhance our product's natural language processing capabilities. Rida's expertise is integral to the innovation and effectiveness of our NLP functionalities, driving our product's performance to new heights.

Simon Scholl

Teamlead Cloud Development/Infrastructure
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Simon is a seasoned senior software engineer with extensive experience in cloud technologies, which he leverages to expertly shape Rellify's cloud architecture. His deep knowledge in building scalable infrastructure and implementing robust business logic ensures that every product feature contributes to a future-proof, scalable, and cost-effective application. Simon's expertise not only enhances our current solutions but also lays a solid foundation for future innovations.

Paul Janecki

Chief of Staff
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Paul can best be described as our Swiss army knife. With over a decade of experience in the IT industry as a consultant, software developer, IT architect, and team leader, he has completed dozens of projects and always strives for the best possible outcome for an organization. And at Rellify, he has the same mission: to do whatever it takes to make us successful, no matter the task. As Chief of Staff, he therefore has the full confidence of our CXOs to bring their vision to life in the team and the product.

Jyostna Pereira Prathista

Data Scientist and Full-Stack Developer
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Jyostna brings over six years of diverse project experience to Rellify, significantly contributing to our innovative solutions. As a data scientist, she has been instrumental in optimizing our data pipeline, expertly handling data selection, transformation, and preprocessing with OCR and NLP techniques. Her specialization in developing model architectures for object recognition has enhanced our analytical capabilities.

On the fullstack front, Jyostna has refined our UI design using the React hook concept, efficiently managed asynchronous HTTP requests within our Web frameworks, and designed robust database models with Peewee and PostgreSQL.

Annika Heinstadt

Analyst
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Annika is a dedicated analyst who ensures that each Relliverse™ is developed to perfection. She meticulously reviews each project to ensure accuracy and efficiency, paying special attention to customer requirements. Her language skills, knowledge of SEO and content strategies ensure that each Relliverse™ not only meets our clients' needs, but also delivers relevant, user-oriented content in line with current market trends and industry best practices.

Michael Fell

Machine Learning Engineer
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Michael is a dedicated machine learning engineer at Rellify, bringing a wealth of expertise to our team. With a PhD in natural language processing, he possesses a profound understanding of language technologies and their practical applications. His specialized knowledge is crucial to advancing Rellify's mission of enhancing content performance, ensuring our solutions are both innovative and effective.

Peter Kraus

Chief Executive Officer
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Peter is a seasoned architect of innovative business solutions that deliver significant value to clients and shareholders. In 1997, he founded a telecommunications real estate development company, achieving a remarkable 13:1 ROI by selling assets to a REIT within two years. He later joined a software start-up in 2000, pioneering the integrated travel and expense SaaS product and forging exclusive strategic partnerships for what became the Concur enterprise platform. With extensive experience in M&A activities and global supplier management, Peter negotiated and implemented industry-first solutions and led teams that launched e-receipt services and Concur Pay, processing over $40 million per month within the first year.

Peter's background in software development brings a balanced and intuitive approach to Rellify. His experience with global software solutions, including Concur's journey from start-up to its $8.3 billion exit to SAP, gives him exceptional insight into positioning Rellify for major growth opportunities. His visionary leadership motivates our global team as we bring the Rellify platform to life.

Göksu Keskin

Head of Machine Learning Development
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With more than a decade of experience, Göksu brings hands-on knowledge of machine learning and data science to rellify. Her strengths lie in AI development and research, making her exceptional at introducing the latest finds into functional areas. Leveraging her extensive domain knowledge, Göksu brilliantly converts our product demands into efficient machine learning applications, while prioritizing accuracy, scalability, and superior data quality.

Meike Dellenbusch

Office Manager, EMEA
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Meike is responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of all administrative matters, such as human resources, accounting/finance and assistance to the management.

Gina Brooks

Graphic Design, Americas
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Gina is a recent Summa Cum Laude graduate in Graphic Design from Liberty University. She is a positive and detail-oriented go-getter. Passionate about creating valuable visuals, she helps Rellify connect with global customers through impactful storytelling.

Nora Firestone

Content Editor, Americas
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Nora Firestone is a skilled professional with a wealth of experience in writing, communications, marketing and brand development. Her extensive background encompasses newspaper and magazine writing/reporting, talk-radio hosting, commercial voice work, and a range of content creation and editing expertise. Nora's knowledge and experience greatly contribute to Rellify's ability to deliver exceptional content for its clients.

Daniel Duke

Editor-in-Chief, Americas
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Daniel Duke


Dan’s extensive experience in the editorial world, including 27 years at The Virginian-Pilot, Virginia’s largest daily newspaper, helps Rellify to produce first-class content for our clients.

He has written and edited award-winning articles and projects, covering areas such as technology, business, healthcare, entertainment, food, the military, education, government and spot news. He also has edited several books, both fiction and nonfiction.

His journalism experience helps him to create lively, engaging articles that get to the heart of each subject. And his SEO experience helps him to make the most of Rellify’s AI tools while making sure that articles have the specific information and voicing that each client needs to reach its target audience and rank well in online searches.

Dan’s leadership has helped us form quality relationships with clients and writers alike.

Jayne Schultheis

Content Manager, Americas
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Jayne Schultheis has been in the business of crafting and optimizing articles for five years and has seen Rellify change the game since its inception. With strategic research, a strong voice, and a sharp eye for detail, she’s helped many Rellify customers connect with their target audiences.

The evergreen content she writes helps companies achieve long-term gains in search results.

Her subject expertise and experience covers a wide range of topics, including tech, finance, food, family, travel, psychology, human resources, health, business, retail products, and education.

If you’re looking for a Rellify expert to wield a mighty pen (well, keyboard) and craft real, optimized content that will get great results, Jayne’s your person.

Michelle Porter

Customer Success Analyst, Americas
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Michelle truly brings a spark to the Rellify team. Her research and analytical skills give our American customers content plans that will deliver great results. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Business Administration and is passionate about data analytics. Michelle makes sure each customer is on track with the best-ranking content data, keywords, and competition analysis.

Jürgen Kranz

CTO EMEA
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Jürgen brings a wealth of experience in founding and co-founding tech companies, making him adept at identifying the right architecture, language, and teamwork necessary to propel SaaS organizations into growth mode. His extensive background in running some of the most advanced product development and engineering organizations globally equips him with the expertise to drive innovation and excellence at Rellify.

Jürgen's management consulting experience aligns perfectly with Rellify’s approach to content performance, which demands a deep technical understanding of customers' industries and goals.

His impressive track record in software architecture and product development, coupled with his strategic insights, make him an invaluable asset to the Rellify team. His leadership ensures that our technology remains at the forefront, enabling us to deliver exceptional content performance solutions.

Markus Koch

Global Director Demand Generation
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As a specialist in marketing communications and business development, Markus has successfully coordinated European marketing activities of German as well as international companies for more than 20 years. At Rellify, as Global Director Demand Generation, he is responsible for customized demand generation strategies.

Randall Pitts

Head of Product Marketing/Strategy
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Randall Pitts


As a seasoned entrepreneur, Randall brings over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, cross-functional team leadership, and corporate strategy to Rellify. His expertise in marketing communications, B2B marketing, product marketing, project management, market research, and digital marketing is instrumental in driving Rellify’s market presence and customer engagement.

Randall's background includes significant experience in business development, customer support, and relationship management, which ensures that customer needs are met efficiently. His proficiency in enterprise software sales, international sales, lead generation, and developing go-to-market strategies further enhances Rellify’s growth potential.

René Fakhreddine

Customer Success Manager, EMEA
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René brings many years of Account Management, Customer Engagement and Project Management to the Rellify team. His diverse and broad experience helps our German customers reach their goals in optimization and search ranking daily. Rene holds a Bachelors in Media and Communication Management and a Masters degree in Economics and Business Administration. With his experience in living two years in Denmark and the US, he contributes a deep cultural understanding to our international team.

Houston Jayne

Head of Customer Success, Americas
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Houston Jayne

Houston is the VP of Content Strategy at Rellify, where he has been driving client strategy and fostering customer success since March 2021. His expertise in SEO, content strategy, account management, and thought leadership helps businesses enhance their search visibility, amplify traffic, and drive revenue growth.

Prior to Rellify, Houston was the Director of Search Marketing at Blink Health, leading SEO efforts for their digital health platform. At eBay, he served as Senior SEO Technical Manager, improving the indexing of high-value pages. As Growth Marketing Lead at Paysa Inc, he managed SEO, PPC, content, and social media strategies.

Houston's notable experience includes his role as Director of SEO Marketing at Walmart eCommerce, where he led the SEO strategy for Walmart.com. He also directed SEO at Kosmix, which was acquired by Walmart, and led traffic acquisition at Oodle.com.

Houston’s extensive background in SEO and digital marketing, combined with his leadership skills, makes him a valuable asset to Rellify, driving growth and enhancing online visibility.

Dan Boberg

General Manager, Americas
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Dan is a seasoned sales professional with over 18 years of success in B2B-focused tech companies, now bringing his expertise to Rellify. With a proven track record of leading teams in the SaaS, AdTech, MarTech, and Media industries, Dan consistently exceeds revenue targets while delivering customer-focused, well-architected programs and products on time and within budget. His ability to adapt to shifting demands and priorities ensures efficient and high-quality project completion.

At Rellify, Dan leverages his significant experience in training and mentoring teams to create leading SaaS sales processes and develop effective pricing strategies. His expertise in channel partnerships drives revenue and efficiencies, positioning Rellify for substantial growth. Dan's deep understanding of the tech industry dynamics, combined with his strategic vision and leadership skills, makes him an invaluable asset to our team.

Dan's contributions to Rellify reflect his commitment to excellence and innovation, consistently driving success and operational efficiency within the sales department.

Roland Fiege

General Manager, EMEA
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Roland brings a rare combination of international experience, senior business contacts across diverse sectors, and proven entrepreneurial skills, all underpinned by a deep understanding of online marketing, big data, social media, and real-time advertising. His career has spanned the technology, leisure, sports, and marketing industries, following a business-focused path that highlights his ability to operate effectively within teams and lead highly-qualified knowledge workers.

Roland's entrepreneurial acumen has been demonstrated through his success in building three different businesses. He has a proven track record in starting and sustaining new ventures, showcasing his ability to drive growth and innovation. His extensive experience includes building, motivating, and leading teams, further emphasizing his leadership capabilities.

In addition to his business roles, Roland has built a successful consulting practice and is a published author. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Köln and St. Gallen University (CH), where he lectures on social media strategy and measurement. As a respected thought leader in the European IT industry, Roland is frequently seen on TV as an internet and online marketing expert and is a sought-after interview partner on channels such as n-tv and ARD Mittagsmagazin.

Now, as the general manager of Rellify’s commercial team in Germany, Roland leads with a transferable passion for marketing, entrepreneurship, and technology. His vision and expertise continue to drive Rellify's success in the competitive landscape of online marketing and big data analytics.

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