Head of Development
Sebastian Rudek
As Head of Architecture and Backend Development for Webservatory, Sebastian focuses on creating robust, scalable platforms that bridge innovation and performance…
As Head of Architecture and Backend Development for Webservatory, Sebastian focuses on creating robust, scalable platforms that bridge innovation and performance. Sebastian leads portal applications and embedded development. He builds systems for the web, handheld devices, and desktops, and excels at translating complex concepts into clean, efficient code. His preferred technologies include TypeScript, JavaScript, Vue.js, Node.js, Java with Spring Boot, and C++ with STL and Qt.
AI Specialist & Developer
Miriam Jost
Miriam specializes in 3D and real-time technologies and contributes her deep knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence (AI) to help us automate complex processes efficiently…
Miriam specializes in 3D and real-time technologies and contributes her deep knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence (AI) to help us automate complex processes efficiently. She is also quick to step in with her versatile programming skills whenever the team needs support.
Miriam plays a key role in advancing our image analysis methods, particularly in developing autofocus and streak detection algorithms, where her expertise helps bridge the gap between data science and real-world application.
Full Stack Developer & Consultant
Paul Weeke
Paul is one of our true all-rounders, equally at home in both backend and frontend development.
An expert in Vue.js, Paul plays a key role in shaping our user interface, ensuring seamless functionality and a great user experience across our platforms.
Head of Strategy & Technical Sales
Jens Stern
For Jens, one of the most fascinating aspects of computer science—and of his work as a software architect—is developing tailored solutions to diverse challenges in close collaboration with clients…
For Jens, one of the most fascinating aspects of computer science—and of his work as a software architect—is developing tailored solutions to diverse challenges in close collaboration with clients. He knows there is rarely only one way forward and consistently succeeds in finding and implementing the best possible solution for each project and customer.
As project manager, Jens is also deeply involved in our satellite tracking work, where his technical insight and structured approach ensure precision and reliability in every mission.
Software-, AI-Engineer & Consultant
Dr. Joshua Schmidt
Joshua holds a doctorate in computer science with a focus on software engineering and has several years of experience in software and AI development within the medical technology startup sector…
Joshua holds a doctorate in computer science with a focus on software engineering and has several years of experience in software and AI development within the medical technology startup sector. He now applies this expertise to new domains within our team.
Joshua plays a key role in developing our AI-powered image analysis tools using computer vision and machine learning. He analyses data and trains models on thousands of astrophysical images to advance automation and scientific discovery. Furthermore, he actively develops and maintains Java backend solutions.
Product Manager
Simon Kortenhorn
Simon is responsible for Product Management and draws on his many years of experience in software development…
Simon is responsible for Product Management and draws on his many years of experience in software development. When it comes to business development, he is our go-to expert and first point of contact.
He also shapes product–market alignment and is responsible for the external representation of our company, ensuring that our vision and solutions are clearly communicated to partners and clients alike.
CEO
Oliver Heuser
Oliver is a principal architect, software architect, coach, software developer, author – and the founder of sciencentric®…
Oliver is a principal architect, software architect, coach, software developer, author – and the founder of sciencentric®. Trained as a physicist, he became self-employed in the field of computer science at just 27 years old. His true passion, however, lies in astrophysics. By combining the worlds of astronomy and computer science, he is fulfilling a lifelong dream: using technology to explore and understand the universe.
External Advisor
Dr. Klaus Jäger
Klaus is an astrophysicist and works full-time as a research coordinator at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy…
Klaus is an astrophysicist and works full-time as a research coordinator
at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy. He brings his expertise and
passion for astrophysics into our Webservatory® and spacecrumb®
projects—not only in media-related matters but also in the control and
construction of telescopes. Klaus has not only observed at major
observatories but has also been a passionate astrophotographer since his
youth. In addition, he is active in science communication, giving talks,
producing films, and performing as a musician (also for planetarium
productions). He gladly contributes his broad experience to the
spacecrumb® project in his free time, offering advice and creative input
with great dedication.
