Meet the talented individuals driving Auralis forward — a diverse group of engineers, visionaries, and operations pros, united by a passion for building great technology and lasting impact. Whether they’re writing code 💻, solving complex challenges 🧠, collaborating across disciplines 🤝, or keeping everything running smoothly ⚙️, this team brings dedication and creativity to everything they do.
Managing Directors
Daniel Ratke

Daniel is our technology high wizard 🧙♂️. A true mage on the keyboard and innovator par-excellence. He is a seasoned entrepreneur 👔 and investor 💸 with a passion for building innovative products and companies, holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from LMU Munich 🧪, and has published papers in reinforcement learning and quantum computing. He writes about technical topics in quantum computing and startups 📝.
Marcel Stapelfeldt

Marcel is our legal-tech mastermind ⚖️💻—equal parts jurist and engineer. With a background in law, business, and computer science, he brings a rare blend of legal precision and technical creativity to the table. Whether it's compliance, tax and corporate law, or AI-driven product development 🤖, Marcel handles complexity with ease and helps bridge the gap between innovation and regulation 📜.
Executive Assistants
Carina Volz

Sales & Operations

Christian is our client whisperer 🤝 with a passion for people, complex projects, and tech. With 20+ years in sales, he brings empathy, authenticity, and a touch of humor 😎 to every conversation. Off-duty, he’s into vegan cooking, dreaming of Africa, and chilling with his cats 🐾.
Associate Partners
Ariel Simulevski

Jan-Philip Quirmbach

JP s a dedicated Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java 💻 and solid experience in frontend development ✨. He has built efficient, scalable web applications across various industries—from legacy monoliths to modern event-driven architectures ⚙️. Known for writing clean, maintainable code, he stays curious and always keeps up with the latest tech trends 🚀.
David Pawellek

David is our fullstack force of nature ⚡—Java whisperer, PHP wrangler and TypeScript tamer. With React at his fingertips and CI/CD in his veins, he’s built robust applications from monoliths to microservices and led teams through the thicket of legacy systems into cloud-ready paradise. When he’s not refactoring with surgical precision, you’ll find him debugging with a smile or chasing clean code nirvana.
Florian Jakobeit

Jonas Wallmeier

Jan Burgmeier

Jan is a passionate Software Developer with a deep love for Linux and open-source technologies. He specializes in C++, Linux kernel development, and open-source projects, continuously exploring innovative solutions to enhance system performance and stability. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jan enjoys mountain biking, embracing the outdoors and the thrill of challenging terrains.