Systems Engineer & Principal at Kelsus

Raul Herrmann

I help growing companies design resilient, high-impact software platforms and lead distributed teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

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Professional Summary

I am a systems engineer and technology leader with more than 15 years of experience driving software innovation and cloud-native solutions. As a Principal at Kelsus, I lead distributed teams that deliver scalable, high-quality applications with lasting business impact. My background includes co-founding a startup, guiding architecture for global products, and navigating complex cloud transformations as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.

I thrive at the intersection of technology, leadership, and business strategy, partnering with stakeholders to translate ambitious goals into resilient, production-ready platforms.

Core Strengths

Technical Depth

Cloud-native architecture, modern web development, and scalable backend systems anchored by pragmatic tooling and agile delivery practices.

Leadership

Hands-on mentorship for distributed engineering teams, balancing velocity with security, reliability, and maintainability in every release.

Collaboration

Trusted advisor to product and business stakeholders, aligning technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes for clients and partners.

Experience

Kelsus, Inc.

Principal
Sep 2015 – Present

Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering cloud-enabled products for growth-stage companies, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Urupe

Co-Founder
Aug 2012 – Present

Co-founded a technology venture centered on bringing streamlined digital experiences to market, overseeing technical direction and product execution.

TAAZ

Senior Software Architect
Nov 2012 – Aug 2015

Architected core components of interactive web platforms, enabling rapid experimentation and integration with enterprise partners.

TAAZ

Systems Engineer
Jul 2009 – Nov 2012

Delivered end-to-end features across the stack and implemented automation practices that improved deployment speed and stability.

e-nexum

Systems Engineer
May 2008 – Jul 2009

Contributed to client projects focused on web application modernization, emphasizing maintainable code and thoughtful user experience.

Education

  • Universidad Tecnológica Nacional

    Engineer, Informatic — 2002 to 2007

  • Hochschule Esslingen

    Exchange Program — 2006 to 2007

  • E.P.E.T. Nº11

    Maestro Mayor de Obras — 1996 to 2001

Additional Information

  • Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Languages: English (Full Professional), Deutsch (Native or Bilingual), Português (Elementary)