André Rabold

About André Rabold

As a seasoned entrepreneur and software engineer with over 25 years of experience, I\'ve dedicated my career to launching and scaling innovative startups, particularly at the intersection of artificial intelligence and electric mobility. Notably, I co-founded PULL Systems, Sensigo and 3 other successful startups in collaboration with Porsche and UP.Labs.​Entrepreneurial Leadership and Startup LaunchesThroughout my career, I\'ve founded and led multiple ventures, including:​- PULL Systems: A Los Angeles-based startup developing a machine-learning-as-a-service solution for capturing and analyzing vehicle data- Sensigo: An AI-powered vehicle service platform that provides service technicians and OEMs with tools to reduce cycle time, enhance customer satisfaction, and mitigate warranty risk by simplifying complex automotive and maintenance data- An IoT healthcare product tailored for the elderly in the United Kingdom.​- A digital payments platform in Mexico.​- A suite of IoT applications designed for international shipping tankers.​- An ESG platform serving the Oil & Gas industry.​- An AI-driven solution aimed at transforming the $350B customer call center industry.​Technical ExpertiseMy technical proficiencies encompass- Cloud Architecture & Web Services: Specializing in serverless architectures across AWS (Lambda), Azure, and GCP; adept with databases like DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL; experienced in Big Data tools such as Kinesis, RedShift, and BigQuery- AI/Machine Learning: Focused on large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases; proficient with frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI, and platforms including OpenAI and Huggingface.​- Mobile Development: Skilled in developing applications for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows; experienced with React Native, Android SDK, Java, C#, Kotlin, Swift, and Objective-C.​Leadership in Remote EngineeringWith extensive experience managing international and distributed engineering teams across the US, Germany, Latin America, and Asia, I excel in agile methodologies, lean development principles, and fostering collaborative environments that drive innovation.​Current FocusCurrently, my passion lies in software architecture and advancing AI technologies, particularly in developing agentic workflows that enhance automation and efficiency.​I thrive under pressure and am continually seeking new challenges and opportunities to drive technological advancement and business growth.​

Experience

1. Head of Engineering & Venture CTO

   UP.Labs

   Jun 2022 — Present · Santa Monica, CA, US

   UP.Labs is a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility. We work with global corporate partners to identify the most pressing challenges that they, and broader society, face. Inspired by these complex problems, we launch startups built by proven entrepreneurs, product leaders and technologists that use their agility and talent to develop transformative solutions. After these companies have matured and proven market fit, our corporate partners are able to acquire them, reaping strategic value while enriching their culture and core business. We believe this to be the shortest road to a faster, cleaner, safer, and more accessible future. https://uplabs.us

Education

• Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft | University of Applied Sciences

  Dipl. Inform., Computer Science

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Agile Methodologies
• Php
• Design Patterns
• Extreme Programming
• Mobile Phone Apps
• Object Oriented Design
• Mobile Applications
• Software Development
• Nosql
• Scrum
• Api Design
• C++
• Streaming Media
• Visual Studio
• Agile Software Development
• Online Technologies
• Mobile Games
• Android
• Product Management
• Android Development
• Java
• Jquery
• Google App Engine
• Ios
• Software Engineering
• Network Streaming
• C#
• .net
• Oop
• Elasticsearch
• Devops
• Distributed Systems
• Programming
• Visual C++
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Software Project Management
• Upnp
• Multimedia
• Mobile