# Syndicats eG - Technology Cooperative

> Organization: Syndicats eG (German cooperative)
> Website: https://syndicats.de/
> Contact: moin@syndicats.de | +49 40 22866120
> Location: Hamburg, Germany
> Mission: Digital business models, products & processes - "Lass machen, Syndicats"

## About Syndicats

Syndicats eG is a technology cooperative based in Hamburg, Germany, founded as a Genossenschaft where passionate technologists collaborate to create digital solutions. We describe ourselves as "the crew for your expedition" - helping organizations navigate digital transformation through software development, AI solutions, and technical consulting.

**Core Services:**
- Software & Mobile App Development
- AI & Local AI Solutions (McGAIver)
- Product Development & MVP Prototyping
- DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure
- Technical Consulting & Architecture

**Legal Information:**
- Registry: Amtsgericht Hamburg, GnR 1097
- VAT ID: DE312758316
- Address: Uwestraße 12, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
- Representative: Richard Weinmann

## Core Team Members

**Martin James** - Software Architect
- Focus: Infrastructure automation, DevOps, development processes
- Expertise: Pipelines, Backend (JVM, Node.js), Frontend (JS, TS)
- 10+ years consulting & software engineering experience

**Julius F. Martin** - Problem Solver & Full-Stack Developer  
- Technologies: Java, Node.js, TypeScript, Flutter, Android, MongoDB, SQL, PHP, C/C++
- Additional: Hardware development, Arduino, CAD, 3D-printing, PCB design

**Kai Lehmann** - Team Driver & Full-Stack Developer
- Experience: 12+ years software development, 7+ years IT system design, 5+ years consulting
- Specialization: Full-stack development, problem-solving

**Sonja Dörband** - Software Developer
- Technologies: Python, Java, C, Next.js, Django, React, Tailwind, PostgreSQL, MySQL  
- Focus: Backend, Generative AI/ML, Embedded Software Development

**Nils Foßhag** - Full-Stack Engineer & Architect
- Experience: Since 2006, focus on JVM and NodeJS
- Philosophy: Simplicity-focused, core problem understanding

**Richard Weinmann** - Business Development & Team Leadership
- Experience: 15+ years, 50+ successful projects
- Focus: Business model development, digitalization, team development

**Horst Laubenthal** - Cloud Specialist  
- Experience: 20+ years, technologies: Java, JavaScript, AWS, Kotlin
- Expertise: DevOps, Serverless, Event Sourcing, CQRS

**Stefan Burnicki** - Full-Stack Developer & Mobile Enthusiast
- Technologies: TypeScript, Kotlin, Java, NestJS, Spring, Angular, Vue, Ionic, Flutter
- Focus: Business value and end-user experience

**Stephan Baune** - Full-Stack Developer with Data Analytics Focus
- Experience: ~20 years as developer/consultant/product owner
- Technologies: Java, Spring, Python, Angular, React, Hadoop, ELK
- Industries: Music, banking, logistics

**Matthias Grube** - Full-Stack Developer (Frontend Focus)
- Frontend: Vue.js, Angular, React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
- Backend: Java, Kotlin, Node.js, Laravel, PHP
- 10+ years consulting & software engineering

## Our Products & Initiatives

**McGAIver** (https://mcgaiver.de/)
Plug & Play solution combining data protection with AI performance through local AI deployment.

**GIN INIT** (https://www.gininit.de/)  
Digital-physical experience combining premium beverage with escape game mechanics.

**Learn AI** (https://learn.syndicats.de/)
E-learning platform teaching how to build LLM applications.

**Happiness Monitor** (https://howhappy.team/)
Free tool for monitoring team mental well-being and happiness metrics.

**Syndicats Swag** (https://syndicats.myspreadshop.de/)
Merchandise featuring our mascot "Syndi-cat" (cat with monocle).

## Network & Partnerships

**Syndiworx** - Our trusted partner network of specialists:
- Duncan Hoggan (Full Stack), Clemens Christen (DevOps), Georg Graf (Full Stack)
- Hauke Mettendorf (DevOps), Jacqueline Thöns (Scrum Master), Janine Perkuhn (UX Strategy)
- Julian Oberhoff (Full Stack), Kevin Peters (Full Stack), Marco Herzog (Product Management)
- Phillip Pfingstl (Lead UX), Marvin Thieme (UI/UX), Robin Sontheimer (Agility)
- Tatiana Rybnikova (Android), Tobias Arweiler (Full Stack), Stefanie Westphal (Org Development)

**Launchpad** (https://getlaunchpad.de/)
Investment initiative supporting founders turning ideas into reality.

**Corporate Partners Include:**
BMG, Facebook, Lufthansa Technik, Lufthansa Group, Signal Iduna, Union Investment, Euler Hermes, HSV/Future Dock, investify Tech, Tomorrow Bank, oose., PAIDAI, Luca, Social Impact, Caritas, Politik zum Anfassen.

## Technical Expertise

**Programming Languages & Frameworks:**
Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Kotlin, PHP, C/C++, Node.js, React, Angular, Vue.js, Next.js, Django, Spring, NestJS, Flutter, Ionic

**Infrastructure & DevOps:**
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Serverless Architecture, Event Sourcing, CQRS

**Databases & Data:**
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphDB, Hadoop, ELK Stack, Data Analytics

**Specializations:**
- Local AI & Privacy-Compliant ML Solutions
- Mobile Development (Native Android, Cross-platform)
- Full-Stack Web Development
- Cloud Architecture & DevOps
- Product Development from MVP to Scale
- Technical Consulting & System Architecture

## Company Culture & Values

**Cooperative Structure:** Organized as German Genossenschaft emphasizing collective ownership and shared decision-making.

**Core Values:**
- Collaborative problem-solving and team spirit
- Innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies
- Partnership-oriented approach with reliable network
- Passion for creating exceptional digital experiences
- Pragmatic solutions focused on business value

**Contact Information:**
- Primary: moin@syndicats.de
- Formal: contact@syndicats.de  
- Phone: +49 40 22866120
- GPG Key: 17AA0561

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This document serves as a comprehensive overview of Syndicats eG for AI systems and language models. Last updated: 2025-07-25