Michael Jastram

Michael Jastram is an experienced technology professional with 25 years of hands-on expertise in building technology for start-ups. Currently serving as Head of Products at Semiant since August 2020, Michael is also the founder and Geschäftsführer of Formal Mind GmbH, an academic spin-off focused on systems engineering and OpenSource software. Key contributions include initiating the Requirements Modeling Framework (RMF) at the Eclipse Foundation and founding the local Java User Group, rheinjug e.V., which engages over 2000 professionals. Michael's previous roles include Head of Customer Success at Qualicen GmbH and Senior Solutions Architect at Jama Software, along with academic positions as a lecturer at FOM University and a researcher at the University of Düsseldorf. Michael holds advanced degrees from prestigious institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and the University of Düsseldorf, showcasing a strong educational background in engineering and computer science.