Arne Ballay has extensive experience in software development and product ownership, currently serving as a Product Owner at congstar since October 2010, where responsibilities include the development of the congstar app teams and associated technical infrastructures, alongside coaching and software solution design. Prior roles include Senior Software Developer at CebiCon GmbH, focusing on the enhancement and maintenance of software products, and Software Developer at GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften, where Arne Ballay planned and developed significant social science digital platforms. Additional experience includes a consultancy role at Moeller G.m.b.H., project work at doctronic GmbH & Co. KG, and early web development at ITENOS. Educational achievements include a Diplom in Geography from The University of Bonn.