Our team

Alex Gruhler (member of the board) has been with SUNZINET AG since 2007 - he was previously known to the SUNZINET team as a client. As a consultant and account manager, he is usually to be found with (potential) customers. In his private life, he prefers FC, tennis courts or hiking.

Georges Wolff (board member) is part of the founding team of SUNZINET. He passes on his many years of experience to our customers as a consultant in cooperation with project managers and UX experts. In his free time, he also likes to look beyond the digital horizon on long-distance trips.

Oliver knows how it works! With over 25 years of experience as a customer consultant, he supports the cooperation between agency and project management as Operations Manager. In doing so, communication between the individual departments is particularly important to him. Oliver not only has an open ear for us, but also for his two sons! He likes to spend time with them on the water - either windsurfing or stand-up paddling. They are always on the lookout for the perfect spot for that, true to the motto: No way is too far!

Simona the Crumb... uh, chocolate monster: No matter in which form, with chocolate you just make Simona happy - not only because you don't have to cook first, because that's not her thing. Strengthened with the extra portion of cocoa beans, she rocks new business in Business Development, but there's only one thing to switch off: cosiness. Here, the domestic sofa or restaurant visits with the family come first.

In Business Development at SUNZINET, Lukas not only inspires new customers, but also his private environment for digital trends. Because he can't keep his hands off them even after work! He has a similar experience with the culinary specialties of the Cologne gastronomy scene. So it's no wonder that the native of Nuremberg now feels very much at home in Cologne. We are very happy about that, Lukas!

It wouldn't work without Alessa! Because she actively supports business development at SUNZINET in all areas. As a real team player, she actively promotes the new customer business and sweats on her forehead during Zumba. In general, Alessa loves to dance through life with her friends and travel to the most beautiful beaches in the world. That's when she really switches off - with a good book in one hand and a delicious drink in the other. Cheers, Alessa!

Thomas is a concentrated offensive force! And not just every morning in his running shoes - he is also at the forefront of business development at SUNZINET, taking care of our new customer business. In doing so, he also drives the strategic expansion of our digital business areas. When Thomas is not taking customer hearts by storm or training for the next marathon, he grabs his camper and drives to the sea with his family - the main thing is the beach!

Inga. This name stands for adventure and cordiality. There is probably only little left on Inga's Bucket List, because what she has already experienced resembles a novel: Piranhas fishing in the Amazon, the most dangerous road in the world ("Death Road") mountain biking and house running (and that's only a fraction!). In between her adventures she is involved in the project management with heart and gets her balance at indoor cycling.

Jasmin is pure lust for life! So she enchants everyone with her cordial manner: whether as a project manager at SUNZINET or on one of her numerous trips around the world. Especially donkeys can be happy about her cuddles, because Jasmin's love for the friendly four-legged friends knows no bounds. Her biggest dream? A donkey farm in the countryside! Until then, she dedicates herself to her customers with the same verve - promised! 

Our Project Manager Markus gives every project a fresh coat of paint. As the central contact person for our customers, he holds the strings at SUNZINET - and in his spare time, he likes to hold the paintbrush. Whether it's a digital project or a work of art, Markus has his own style: creative, detailed and professional. Simply unique!

Julia is with us in Project Management and therefore mouthpiece and Feel Good Manager at the same time. At home her two dogs are in charge and she loves to try out new restaurants and culinary experiences. Spontaneous city trips are Julia's greatest joy!

First fill up on caffeine, then get going! One way or another, that could be Lars' motto in life. Because not only as project manager at SUNZINET he turns up the turbo, but also in his spare time Lars is at the start. Not only does he regularly run his laps in the city forest or on the football field, but he also swings through the Alps on skis and snowboard. Well, we are blown away!

Marleen is Northern by Nature. Our project manager from Hamburg loves to be outside - camping in a tent, surfing on a wave or rafting on wild waters. When it comes to sports, she tries out everything that's fun, both indoors and outdoors. Not so Northern - but very sympathetic - is her fondness for cinnamon, with which she spices up every dish and every drink. Without emergency rations in her desk, nothing works.

Fabian manages our digital customer projects and ensures smooth processes all around. Nothing can faze him - except maybe a crooked picture. Fabian simply has to straighten that out immediately before he meticulously returns to planning resources in terms of budget, time and quality. Order is a must - we agree!

Our Project Manager Pia holds the reins firmly in her hands at SUNZINET - and the correct course on the high seas. As a globetrotter, she prefers to visit our customers directly on site and to hit the ground running in the SUNZIVERSUM. She always keeps an eye on the big picture in our digital projects and knows exactly where the journey is headed. Pia's next destination? Iceland or Hawaii. Smooth Sailing!

Eva is at home wherever she can take things into her own hands. At SUNZINET as an energetic project manager, privately as a hobby cook or hobby craftswoman. When the Würzburg-born artist is not busy tinkering with her latest recipes or do-it-yourself projects, she jams on her guitar or enjoys the sound of live concerts. Bored? Not with Eva!

As Assistant to Management, Telli always has our management's back and supports them in all strategic matters. Whether it's presentations, meetings or business trips - with Telli, everything simply goes according to plan. Her secret weapon? To-do lists. And her eye for detail is no coincidence - after all, Telli is a self-confessed Escape Room and Drei-Fragezeichen-Book fan. We think that's great, Special Agent Telli!

Quality, quality, quality: Kevin as our QA Manager takes care of this day in, day out. Also in his private life, excellent food, software or music are very popular with him. Alexa and Siri are in charge of his house: intelligent lamps and digitally controlled plant irrigation make his life easier. Even if you don't look at it: As a mixed martial arts athlete, Kevin can do things differently - but only if he wants to.

Daniel is our secret weapon for various areas in our Digital Marketing Unit. His passion for conversion optimization benefits our customers. Privately his passion is the 1.FC Cologne and as soon as the sun shines, he swings on his Vespa and lets the wind blow around his nose. Friendships have a particularly high value in his life and therefore his diary is always full to the brim even on weekends.

Rebecca takes care of successful and lead-strong digital marketing concepts for our customers. The passionate tea drinker and hobby handyman is also a real fresh air junkie and likes to swap her office for the park or city forest after work. Her love of fresh air has even turned her apartment into a small jungle. On weekends you can also meet Rebecca from time to time at the various flea markets in the cathedral city.

Our organizational talent Steffen feels right at home as a project manager in digital marketing. And even away from his desk, he can't get enough of action or new stimuli! High on his list are skateboarding, basketball, contemporary literature, jogging and texting. By the way: Franzbrötchen just always go for Steffen - they are the kryptonite for him as an elected Hamburger from Schleswig-Holstein. Enjoy it, Steffen!

Full-time project manager in digital marketing at SUNZINET, part-time explorer: Say hello to Marcel! Whether in his private life or at work - he always loves to get to know and try new things. Be it exciting customer projects, the diverse landscape of the USA or a delicious portion of cheesecake. To ensure that only the beautiful impressions remain, he regularly combats the threat of cheesecake weight loss with gym sessions. By the way, he also demonstrates the same power at work - here he can handle even the toughest challenges!

As a project manager in digital marketing, Justin ensures smooth project processes and satisfied customers. Fast tempo is no problem for him - he knows this only too well from the tennis court! If he needs a break from the wild battles, he'll swing the cooking spoon to relax and conjure up the craziest dishes for his friends and family. Bon appetite!

Clear the ring for Chris: He has a firm grip on the digital marketing circus! In his free time, the loyal Effzeh stadium-goer likes to juggle pots and pans. When he's not out and about in Cologne's South City, Chris tries out new hobbies and coffees. Bored? Not a chance!

Digital marketing is a fast moving business - but not too fast for Fee. To make sure she doesn't miss a trend, she spends a lot of time in social networks and expands her horizons when she travels. Her favorite destination for wanderlust? London! She lived here for half a year and knows the best spots. But she also likes Kölle and especially the beautiful south city. No matter if cafés, restaurants or boutiques: Fee knows her way around and is happy to give recommendations.

Whether SEO, SEA or social media: David handles the entire range of digital marketing at SUNZINET. Privately, family and friends are very important to him. With them, David prefers to spend his free time at the stadium or even on the field - as long as the ball rolls! When the hustle and bustle gets too much for him, he swaps football boots for hiking boots and climbs the mountains in Switzerland.

André simply finds the right messages for every project with us in Digital Marketing and gives them a special touch. But not only online, but also on his saxophone he always hits the right note! Whenever he feels like a creative break, André prefers to go for a walk with his dog - or to the stadium: because when 1. FC Köln wins, his heart beats an octave higher!

David is turning the digital marketing measures of our e-commerce customers strongly upwards. At the weekend he likes to turn up the heat with his motorbike. He prefers to meet friends or spend a relaxing day with his family. Even if his football qualities don't let you guess (according to his own statement!), he is of course a loyal FC fan as a native of Cologne.

In digital marketing, Stefanie steers the online stores of our customers on a sustainable path to success. Away from the online marketing waters, she loves to dive deep into the nerd universe - whether it's video games, movies or series. Otherwise, she likes to drift off to good music, especially at concerts or while cooking for friends and family. Bon appetit, Stefanie!

Yasmin manages the digital marketing measures for our e-commerce projects at SUNZINET and ensures concentrated visibility on all channels. Our cheerful Cologne native knows exactly which buttons to push. She's also a video game expert: Yasmin recharges her batteries with a game of Minecraft - and she doesn't even need coffee to do it! She doesn't like coffee at all, but likes cocoa all the more. Just adorable!

Katharina is responsible for traffic and new leads in digital marketing for our customers. In her private life she is also looking for action and loves weight training. But she still can't do without relaxation, which she finds especially on long walks. The main thing is to be outside and preferably with a dog - good mood is guaranteed! By the way, she can't walk past dogs in general without wanting to cuddle them. Katharina has a similar habit with crooked picture frames: She simply has to put them straight. 

In the digital marketing unit of SUNZINET Markus is our man for everything concerning search engine optimization. He also deals intensively with the topic of software development in the web environment and enjoys testing new technologies and trends. Markus likes to spend his free time in the countryside - preferably with his dog or family. His pragmatic credo: "Done is better than perfect!" Because those who strive for perfection forever are probably never satisfied.

In content marketing, Laura provides creative texts on all channels. As an autumn child she prefers cool temperatures and colourful foliage, then she likes to go for long walks with dogs. As soon as it gets autumnal, you rarely see Laura without a teacup in her hand. Nevertheless she thinks that it is never too cold for ice cream. On weekends Laura is often on the road, whether at concerts and festivals, or to visit friends or relatives all over Germany. 

With his many years of experience as content manager, Lars Pflugmacher always finds the right words at SUNZINET. He also proves his resourcefulness in geocaching in his spare time. And in the trainings for our customers or at the academy he imparts the necessary knowledge pointedly, vividly and realistically. And what else? Quite clearly: Support the Bayer 04 Werkself in the "jewelry box" BayArena!

From David Bowie to Burt Bacharach - Jan LOVES music in all its facets. And the Internet. In the field of social media, he's really raging himself out: Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest, nothing is safe from him. And in Content Management at SUNZINET he writes his fingers sore with enthusiasm and creativity.

Our specialist for UX is a professional and private all-rounder. Not only does he surf the Internet, he is also a wave-saver at the beach.

As an experienced UX expert, Wendelin supports our customers in developing visions and getting projects on the right track. Very important: impulses, creativity and the right ingredients - this also applies to Wendelin privately at the drums and at the wok.

Roman sets himself high goals and knows how to achieve them - and not only in the field of UX. He also likes to push his body to the limits of gravity when climbing and bouldering. Afterwards, he makes himself comfortable in his armchair with a good book: even the head needs to be exercised!

Eva takes care of the right strategy and implementation for our clients' projects. She defines herself completely as a twin - not only because of her zodiac sign, but above all because of her twin sister, with whom she shares everything. They both love live music, rattle through concert halls and festivals together and collect the albums of their favourite artists. Very important: go through life with a smile, because it makes everything much easier to master.

Whether it's digital workplaces for our customers or self-built raised beds for her balcony - Vera prefers to take things into her own hands! That's why she is responsible for holistic strategies around a digital workplace at SUNZINET. Away from her desk, the native North German goes straight into the colorful cultural life of Cologne - or out into the countryside. In her luggage: rubber boots, tools and creative ideas for her next do-it-yourself projects. What will our hobby craftswoman conjure up this time? We're curious, Vera!

At SUNZINET, our UXer Florian creates unique user experiences! For this, he sometimes gets inspiration in the virtual worlds on his Playstation - or during his annual visit to Gamescom and Comic Con. And when he's not in the gaming world or out in the countryside, he loves to play with his Persian cats Hilda and Zelda. There's always something going on with Florian!

The head in the clouds, but the feet still firmly on the ground. Kerstin is our sunshine! She thinks she's quite normal, but whoever gets to know her will notice that she's not. Flitzpiepe - her car - brings her reliably to the agency, or to the gym for barbell training - yes, small, but pretty oho!

Changing perspective every now and then: As a UX & Motion Designer, Eugen uses all levers at SUNZINET to set images and shapes in motion - aesthetically, user-centered and seamlessly. In his spare time, he likes to look through the camera at shapely objects himself. The only thing the former Baden Württemberger just can't get used to is the look of Kölsch glasses. We believe in you, Eugen!

Linnea's premise is: It has to be beautiful. In general, she places a lot of value on aesthetics and is therefore right at home in UX design at SUNZINET. The warm-hearted Finn has a pronounced watch tic and is allergic to intolerance. By the way, she has lost her heart to England, especially the language and the people there.

Our designer Monika has more than 15 years of experience in architecture, graphic design and UX design. She not only has an eye for detail, but is also a human bookworm. Apart from books, the native Polish can also be enthusiastic about science fiction films. And always at her side: Her three fur-nosed house tigers.

For our UX designer Alina, everything at SUNZINET revolves around the optimal user experience - with a great deal of attention to detail. In her free time, she loves to visit her friends around the globe: whether Europe, Asia or America - no distance is too far for her special experiences. At home, she loves to take care of her cat or cheer for FC Cologne in the stadium. Well, we think her spirit is simply amazing!

Whether privately or as a copywriter on duty: Birte always has an exciting story in store. But when she has nothing to say, she also likes to just listen. She loves the twenty-minute voice messages of her friends as much as the lyrics of her favourite indie songs or the purring of her cats. And what else? The communication grenade can also be taken away from sophisticated novels, atmospheric series and the KVB. So there's always something to talk about!

As a copywriter, Marco is looking for the right words, and in his free time, the adrenaline rush. That's why he always knows where the next amusement park is. Free-fall tower and Ferris wheel spotted on the horizon? Let's go! And when he's not whirling around on the latest roller coaster, he likes to take a break on the park bench next to it. Time to bury his head in a good book or dive into the music of the 60s and 70s with headphones.

Bettina has a firm grip on the reins in our HR world - especially in recruiting and HR marketing. After work, the Koblenz native likes to get off her desk and directly onto her horse. Otherwise, Bettina loves to spend the rest of her free time with her children and dog "Poldi" - and is already planning their next trip through Europe together!

Cologne, coffee, cultural diversity: these three Cs set the tone for Angelina! The Rhinelander doesn't really get going in the morning until she's had a good dose of caffeine. And a day off is only well spent when she can go on tour. More precisely: on a "KulTour. For her, there's nothing better than meeting interesting people and traveling to distant countries. We think she's just made for her job as HR manager!

Annika supports our SUNZI management holistically on all levels. Annika is particularly in demand for strategic tasks - as a puzzle expert, she simply has the best tips and tricks up her sleeve! In general, she likes to let her vision wander over the horizon of Thailand. Always with her? Her family, of course - including her four-legged friends. Oh, how beautiful!

Maximiliane is our woman for all cases and has our administration and event planning firmly under control. She likes to juggle 5 balls at the same time and always keeps a cool head and a warm smile. In her private life she loves to travel the cities of the world with her best friend or spend time with her big family.

Daniela carries the diamond in her heart, because our Hamburg administration manager is a big and loyal HSV fan. When the Red Shirts are on a break, she takes pictures of everything that comes in front of her lens. She prefers Mallorca, as the island is her absolute favorite travel destination. As a balance to her office job, she works out in the gym and is passionate about cooking.

Special assignment woman - that describes Julia perfectly! Because at SUNZINET, as an office assistant, she ensures smooth workflows and keeps the management's back free. Our bookworm spends her free time reading gripping crime novels or enchanting baking books. Insider tip: According to our SUNZIs, she makes the best New York Cheesecake. Simply fabulous!

Angelika Kühne is the ruler of numbers. In addition to her profession, however, she appreciates activities without a calculator: gardening, long walks with her dog, or she lets the wind blow around her nose on a trip with her moped.

As a developer at SUNZINET, Sascha manages projects primarily from a technical perspective. He gains the experience for this mainly at home - building Lego trains with his children.

Our secret weapon in development! Melanie finds a solution for every (really every) problem. And to get her mind off things, she loves to ride around on her two-wheeler.

JavaScript- and PHP-Ninja, Scrum- and Open-Source Lover: This is Stephan, full-blooded developer at SUNZINET. He has been working in development for 10 years and is a passionate amateur photographer. Stephan is also a true local patriot: Sing Hätz schlät rut un wiess un för dr FC. In Borussia's foals, on the other hand, his toenails are in the air.

Even though our developer Florian is a professional TYPO3 crack and loves programming, it's not only HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and PHP that make his heart beat faster. He can also do an ollie, slides and flips and likes to do a few laps on his skateboard. And he's already thinking about melodies for his next soundtrack. Unreliable guys drive him just as crazy as permanently repeating noises. Speaking of palm trees, the Maldives are his absolute dream destination.

As a developer at SUNZINET, Kevin's fingers are tingling when he sees bad codes. But it's not just his fingers that are tingling, it's his home as well: the insect lover keeps hundreds of busy ants as pets. His second hobby, motor sports, is a little faster. To ensure that his own car also performs at its best, he passionately screws in his spare time.

As soon as the customer has taken the bait, our developer Sebastian fishes with dedication for the right solution. He also likes to land really big fish in his private life: perch and pike are particularly pleasing to him. He loves to explore new fishing spots on a bike or hiking tour! And since recently in his adopted country Brandenburg. Safe fishing trip, Mr. Meer!

Our developer Mario develops modern websites at SUNZINET and in his spare time the most beautiful vacation pictures. In doing so, he actively pushes not only his work environment, but also his family - hiking boots on and off he goes! During an extensive walk in the forest he finally refuels. And then it's full speed ahead for frontend development with vue.js. Great, Mario!

Wojciech started "Adventure Programming" in 2009. Since then he has worked with PHP, JavaScript and HTML/CSS using Laravel and Zend frameworks, Docker and Linux distributions. His greatest private passion is motorsport: he tours with his own bike and doesn't miss any Formula 1 or MotoGP races. But Wojciech also enjoys walking, travelling through the mountains and conquering the peaks. In 2017 he mastered the most demanding path of the Polish Tatras, "Orla Perć", and in 2019 he makes a second attempt to set foot on the summit of Mont Blanc.

Volodymyr is a passionate developer at SUNZINET, working mainly with SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure. He simply finds a solution for every problem, which is where his communication skills come in handy. In his free time, Volodymyr enjoys freeriding and surfing, or coaxing a few jazz and rock tunes out of his piano. By the way, he also appreciates a glass of good single malt whiskey.

Tomasz is a developer in our e-commerce team who specializes in shop platforms. In his spare time he likes to develop some games for the gaming platform Unity. He is passionate about developing new, interesting things that help or entertain people. Tomasz also loves his guitar, which he would like to take with him on a long trip around the world.

Stefano works for SUNZINET as a developer. In his free time he likes to lift a few weights in the gym and conjures up healthy culinary highlights in his kitchen. On his bookshelf, you'll find books on personality development, which Stefano devours like others the sports section of the BILD newspaper.

Zbigniew is a certified TYPO3 developer by profession and a certified barista at heart. His favorite espresso? Is complex, clear and lively in taste. He also brings these nuances to exciting web projects - and is always eager to experiment. By the way, he not only advises our customers and our team, he also provides us with the necessary caffeine kick. Keep it up!

Paweł is on Fire! Because our passionate developer is thrilled by good programming - in the frontend, in the backend, from childhood on. Besides TYPO3, he has always been fascinated by solutions such as Laravel, Symfony and Vue.js. What else makes Pawel spark? Above all, good movies and popular science books. Just the good stuff!

Our developer Thomas not only likes to dive into virtual backend worlds, but also into the realm of dragons, dwarves and elves with his fantasy books. He finds the best books on his expeditions through the flea market. If he doesn't feel like reading, it can also be an episode of Star Trek - Voyager. An absolute nerd. And not just since he became interested in programming, by the way.

Without code nothing happens - Julian lives it to the fullest! He's not only working as a developer for us, he also likes to program websites and apps in his spare time. When he needs a break from all those ones and zeros, he grabs his electric guitar or his racing bike.

Falk joins our colorful world of developers and takes on complex codes. Privately, he is a real all-rounder: Besides karate, he likes to spend his time jogging or climbing in outdoor sports. In addition, he ranks 22nd in Europe (2019) as an active LOL gambler. At home, he likes to exchange his computer keyboard for his keyboard or various wind instruments - Falk is a real all-rounder!

Sajan looks beyond his own nose! Not only does he go on a voyage of discovery when cooking, but in real life the passionate developer also demonstrates his spirit of adventure. Whether India, Thailand, Brazil or France: At least twice a year he is drawn to far away places to get to know new people and cultures. But a strong home base is also important to him - he gives everything for his family, friends and colleagues!

Edgar develops complex web products for our customers. Whether e-commerce, internet or intranet - he always finds the right technical solution. When he's not writing codes himself, Edgar likes to immerse himself in enchanting fantasy worlds - anime is his favorite. Our bookworm can't get enough of them. We think that's fantastic!

As a developer, Mikhail is always fishing for the right technological solution at SUNZINET. Whether e-commerce, internet or intranet - Mikhail likes to jump into the deep end for our customer projects. Even after an extensive MMA training, an ice-cold shower is the best refreshment for the native Siberian. With a crystal-clear mind, he then goes full steam ahead with the next project. Pretty cool, we think!

As a system administrator, Andreas always has a nose for technical turbulence. And in his spare time, he enjoys pure adrenalin - as an enthusiastic Formula 1 fan, he likes to race all over Europe. Andreas finds peace in the design of his garden.

You can always rely on Margarita! She is the soul in the background of SUNZINET - so she not only brings order into our offices, but also surprises us regularly with delicacies from her kitchen. With her warm and sunny disposition she is always available for fun.