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Dr. Sven Seiler

Managing Director Storm Reply | Partner Reply Group
AI Enthusiast | AWS Ambassador & Community Lead

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Professional Profile

About Me

Dr. Sven Seiler is an experienced professional with expertise in business development, people management, and leadership, focusing on cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty. As the Managing Director of Storm Reply, he leads a team of experts in helping companies implement their digitization strategies — from cloud transformation through agentic AI systems to sovereign architectures. His primary focus is on leveraging the benefits of the public cloud, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS), to deliver efficient, highly available, and scalable solutions for clients. In addition to his role at Storm Reply, Seiler is also a Partner in the Reply Group. Furthermore, he is the founder and organizer of the AWS User Groups Dortmund and Düsseldorf, founder and organizer of the Agentic Shift community, and actively participates in the AWS DACH community.

With a strong background in IoT, embedded systems, and web engineering from both academia and industry, Sven has increasingly focused on the intersection of cloud computing and artificial intelligence. He is passionate about exploring how generative AI and agentic systems can transform enterprise workflows — from intelligent automation and AI-driven decision support to building autonomous agents that augment human teams. His vision: making cutting-edge AI practical, secure, and accessible for businesses of all sizes.

Thought Leadership

Publications

Whitepaper: Sovereign Cloud Strategies for Germany

Souveräne Cloud-Strategien für Deutschland

Whitepaper · Dr. Sven Seiler & Michael Wahlers, Head of Technology, AWS

A practical guide for enterprises, public sector, and critical infrastructure operators on moving to the cloud while maintaining full data sovereignty — covering Schrems II, the US CLOUD Act, NIS2, and comparing sovereign cloud alternatives.

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Coding Is Cheap, Software Is Not

Why faster code generation is not the same as better software — and what Agentic Engineering does about it. A long-form companion to the Agentic Shift meetup talk.

May 2026

Cloudcomputing-Insider Expert Article

Souveräne Cloudentscheidungen

A structured decision framework for evaluating cloud providers beyond vendor selection — 23 governance, technical, and operational categories balancing mandatory compliance with strategic differentiators like integration capability and exit flexibility.

March 2026

Cloudcomputing-Insider Expert Article

Digitale Souveränität – Mehr als nur ein Technikthema

Why digital sovereignty has moved beyond a niche government concern to become a core business capability — requiring integrated governance, strategy, and technology rather than technical isolation alone.

March 2026

Agentic Shift Talk

Coding is cheap, Software is not! – Agentic Engineering explained

Together with Henning Teek: Why AI agents should be applied strategically across the entire software lifecycle — Vibe Coding vs. Agentic Engineering as a structured, verifiable approach for professional development.

April 2026

LinkedIn Post

AWS ESC ist live – Erste Hands-on-Erfahrungen

First hands-on impressions of the new AWS European Sovereign Cloud partition — honest technical assessment without marketing polish.

January 2026

CIO.de Expert Article

KI revolutioniert Software-Entwicklung bis 2030

How AI tools and autonomous agents are transforming software development — from productivity gains and governance structures to the evolution of team roles by 2030.

November 2025

Computerwoche Expert Article

Cloud-Adoption im Gesundheitswesen

How healthcare organizations can leverage cloud technologies for innovation despite strict regulatory requirements like GxP, MDR, and GDPR — with compliance by design.

November 2025

LinkedIn Article

Fake vs. Fakt – Warum Medienkompetenz so wichtig ist

How online manipulation through fake news and AI-generated deepfakes challenges society — and what countermeasures from fact-checking to the Digital Services Act can help.

June 2025

LinkedIn Article

Die AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC)

An in-depth analysis of Amazon’s €7.8B European Sovereign Cloud — evaluating geopolitical risks, regulatory fit, and suitability for public institutions, KRITIS, and financial services.

June 2025

LinkedIn Post

Agentic AI – Autonomie braucht einen Rahmen

Why AI agents are fundamentally different from chatbots or RPA — and why autonomy without clear guardrails, data integration, and orchestration creates risk.

2025

Medium Article

Google Veo 2 vs. Amazon Bedrock with Amazon Nova Reel

A hands-on comparison of Google’s Veo 2 and Amazon Nova Reel on AWS Bedrock for AI video generation — evaluating quality, capabilities, and practical use cases.

December 2024

Storm Reply Article

GxP Compliance for Regulated Industries

How regulated industries can achieve GxP compliance in the AWS cloud — leveraging services like KMS, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty for security, auditing, and continuous monitoring.

November 2024

Topic Hubs

Topic Pages

Three topic hubs that bring my core focus areas together — definitions, frameworks, FAQ, and pointers to related articles.

Engineering

Agentic Engineering

How teams deploy Agentic AI in software development in a production-ready way: specification, guardrails, new roles.

Agentic AI

Autonomous AI agents in practice: tool use, multi-agent systems, MCP — and how they differ from classic chatbots.

Sovereignty

Digital Sovereignty

Strategy, three dimensions, frameworks, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud — the hub for cloud sovereignty in DACH.

Expertise

What I Am Good In

I excel at organizing complex tasks, building strong and cohesive teams, driving business development, and leading with a clear vision to achieve success.

Organizing Things 98%

since 1995

Building Teams 95%

since 2007

Business Development 90%

since 1995

Leadership 92%

since 2007

Cloud & AI Strategy 88%

since 2018

Generative AI & Agentic Systems 85%

since 2023

Language Skills

100%

German

Mother tongue

90%

English

Business fluent

10%

French

Basic

Career

Doing IT Since 1995

I have been immersed in IT since 1995, starting by assisting my neighborhood with all their tech issues. My passion led me to an IT service role during my school education, and in 1998, I took the leap into self-employment. Since then, I have successfully run my own business, all while holding positions in academia and various companies. My professional journey has primarily focused on IoT, Mobile, and Cloud technologies, where I've consistently applied my expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Storm Reply since 2022

Managing Director

As the Managing Director of Storm Reply, a 100% AWS-focused company, I lead and oversee the operations of three business units: Cloud Platforms, Modern Application Development, and Internet of Things. My responsibilities include managing and mentoring teams of AWS experts, driving business growth, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within these units. My expertise in AWS core topics and a deep understanding of Modern Application Development and Internet of Things allows me to guide the company's strategic direction and ensure we are at the forefront of industry trends.

Storm Reply 2018 - 2021

(Senior) Manager, Cloud Development

As (Senior) Manager of the Business Unit Cloud Development at Storm Reply, I was responsible for leading the Modern Application Development unit. My role involved driving business development and managing expert teams specializing in cloud-based Modern Application Development and DevOps on Amazon Web Services (AWS). I oversaw the design and delivery of solutions that solve the challenges of digitalization for our customers, utilizing AWS services and expertly filling any gaps with tailored software development. My teams were skilled in modern software architecture and agile methodologies, building serverless and microservices-based solutions over monoliths.

Reply since 2022

Partner

In addition to my role as Managing Director at Storm Reply, I also hold the position of Partner at the Reply group.

it:matters since 1998

Owner-Manager

As the owner and manager of it:matters, a company I founded in 2010, I specialize in e-learning, technology-enhanced learning, web engineering, and multilateral European projects. With over two decades of experience in the IT consulting business, mainly focused on SMEs in the healthcare and craft sectors, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to it:matters. Since the launch of the company, I have been involved in nine EU-funded projects as an expert and project manager for technology-enhanced learning and e-learning. Our focus is on bringing new and emerging technologies to vocational schools, universities, and universities of applied sciences, transferring innovations from tertiary to secondary education.

Materna 2018

Team Lead

As a Team Lead (Manager) at Materna in the Digital Enterprise business line and Applications and Portals department, I was responsible for leading teams in the development of individual software applications, Cloud Computing and mobile development as well as innovative products. I also played a key role in requirements engineering, business development, and supporting sales efforts. I provided consulting services on mobile and Internet of Things technologies, and was responsible for designing internal processes.

Materna 2013 - 2018

Project Manager

As a Master Project Manager at Materna in the Digital Enterprise business line and Applications and Portals department, I was responsible for leading complex projects in the development of individual software applications, Cloud Computing and mobile development. I also played a key role in requirements engineering, supporting sales, and providing consulting services on mobile, cloud and Internet of Things technologies. Additionally, I was responsible for designing internal processes that align with project goals and timelines.

Eggheads 2013

Project Manager and Consultant

As a Project Manager and Consultant at Eggheads, I specialized in Product Information Management (PIM) systems, with a focus on the tourism sector. I was responsible for managing and delivering PIM projects, and providing expert consulting services to clients. I spent a significant amount of time working on-site in Oberursel, working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of PIM systems.

Bochum University of Applied Sciences 2007 - 2013

Project Manager, Researcher and Lecturer

As a Researcher and Project Manager at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, I was affiliated with the Institute of Computer Sciences. My role involved managing national and europe-wide projects, as well as bid manager for European calls for tender. I had a strong focus on web technologies, logistics, ubiquitous computing, and embedded systems. My research was specifically focused on technology-enhanced learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and web engineering. In addition to these responsibilities, I also served as a lecturer for 'Software Development for Mechatronics' and 'Web Engineering' for computer science students.

Academic

My Education

I completed my PhD at Tallinn University of Technology's Department of Mechatronics, focusing on a thesis titled 'Laboratory as a Service – A Holistic Framework for Remote and Virtual Labs,' aligning with Industry 4.0 and IoT. My MSc, done in collaboration with Bochum University of Applied Sciences, explored 'Approaches to use semantic web technologies in smart houses,' focusing on cyber-physical systems and IoT.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)

2009 - 2012

I did my PhD studies at Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Mechatronics, that belongs to the faculty of Mechanical Engineering. My thesis would fit well in the currently Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things debate. Title of my thesis: 'Laboratory as a Service – A Holistic Framework for Remote and Virtual Labs' ISSN: 1406-4758, ISBN: 978-9949-23-360-1 (publication), ISBN: 978-9949-23-361-8 (PDF)

Master of Science (MSc)

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)

2007 - 2009

I did my MSc studies at Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Mechatronics, that belongs to the faculty of Mechanical Engineering in strong cooperation with Bochum university of Applied Sciences. My thesis would fit well in the currently (still) emerging Internet of Things debate. Title of my thesis: 'Approaches to use semantic web technologies in smart houses'

Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Bochum University of Applied Science

2002 - 2007

Grade: Medieninformatik. Activities and societies: Fachschaftsrat, Fachbereichsrat. I studied technical computer science, focusing on cyber-physical systems and IoT

Network

Community & User Groups

Sharing knowledge, connecting people, building communities — as founder and organizer of several user groups, I bring together cloud and AI enthusiasts in NRW and beyond.

Dortmund 1,150+ Members

AWS User Group Dortmund

The AWS user group for cloud enthusiasts in the Ruhr area — Serverless, DevOps, containers, and everything AWS.

Founder & Organizer since 2016

Düsseldorf 600+ Members

AWS User Group Düsseldorf

Cloud enthusiasts on the Rhine — regular meetups on Serverless, cloud-native development, and DevOps on AWS.

Founder & Organizer since 2022

Dortmund New Group

Agentic Shift

Where AI meets Software, Business & People — honest discussions about AI engineering, agentic systems, and the future of work.

Founder & Organizer since 2025

Speaker Profile on Sessionize

Part of the AWS Community DACH

The AWS Community DACH unites over 30 user groups across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The annual highlight is the AWS Community Day — the largest community-driven AWS conference in the region.

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Dr. Sven Seiler
c/o Autorenglück #11014
Albert-Einstein-Str. 47
02977 Hoyerswerda, Germany

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