Mathias Gerlach

IT Transformation Manager

Technical

Program Manager

Over 25 years, I have built and transformed technical systems where conventional approaches had already failed — from high-end VFX pipelines to corporate data infrastructure and critical utility networks. My work sits at the intersection of systems architecture, programme management, and organisational transformation.

Selected Track Record

Corporate Innovation & Automation

Architected bespoke data-processing pipelines and laid the conceptual foundation for a multi-year technical reorganization within a Bertelsmann strategic unit.

Digital Engineering & R&D

Founded a specialized startup focused on merging 3D-VFX data structures with high-precision CNC manufacturing processes.

Critical Infrastructure & Operations

Led rapid-response technical sanation of data consolidation under regulatory constraints (KRITIS)

VFX Legacy & Pipeline Design

Senior-level expertise in global production environments, including Ambient Entertainment and Das Werk, focusing on scalable asset management and non-linear workflows.