Aike J Sommer

Aike J Sommer is an accomplished software engineering professional with extensive experience in leading technical teams and delivering innovative solutions. Currently a Staff Software Engineer at TomTom since October 2020, Aike is responsible for end-to-end ownership of complex engineering challenges within the Location Platform, including mentoring peers and former reports. Previously, Aike held the role of Director of Software Engineering, where the organization developed advanced location technology SDKs for automotive and mobile navigation. Aike's earlier experience includes positions at Facebook as a Software Engineering Manager, overseeing product data for commerce experiences, and at Zalando SE as Head of Engineering for Fulfillment Network Management. Aike's career began at DIVIS Hagen GmbH and as-media.com with various roles focused on custom software development and technical leadership. Aike holds a Diplom in Informatik, with a minor in Mathematics, from TU Dortmund University.