ABOUT US
yakha means “to build” in isiZulu, the language of the South African Zulu. And that is exactly what we do:
yakha forms the bridge between companies with a need for IT professionals and technically savvy personalities who want to take the leap into a new career.
Our team supports both the companies in the selection of suitable candidates as well as the future IT specialists during a typically 14-month development phase. Companies and trainees are always matched in the best possible way.
Our Team
Christina Greenidge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
- 20 years of organizational and strategic experience
- Ex-McKinsey partner
- Versatile recruiting responsibility
“ The right people in the right place – that makes the difference whether corporate strategies become reality. Our innovative approach increases the pool of “right people” for IT. I am proud to be making a contribution to the future viability of our economy in this way.“
Florian Planert
Managing Director & Co-Founder
- Studies in Business Informatics
- Foundation of an own IT Company
- 20 years entrepreneurial activity
“Thanks to my wide range of experience in the field of corporate management and many years of activity in IT, I can accurately assess your employee requirements. As a long-standing employer, I always keep an eye on the needs of the partner company.”
Christina
Florian P.
Cristina Antoja Xirau
Contact person for the partner companies
- Studied Business Administration /MBA
- Understanding the HR challenges of our partner companies
- Several years of international professional experience with a global German group and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce
“‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’ I find this quote from N. Mandela very appropriate for the IT specialist situation. The challenge is great. Supporting companies in this is what drives me.”
Julia Urbanke
Talents & Coaching
- Experience in project management, including agile IT projects
- Several years of professional experience in consulting
- M.Litt International Business, University of St. Andrews
„I particularly enjoy the opportunity to combine my diverse experiences with my area of responsibility involving talented, committed and motivated career changers.“
Cristina
Julia
Mannoor Kaur Dhingra
IT-Trainer
- Studied Informatics
- Several years of Experience as IT-Trainer and Full Stack Developer
- Currently M.Sc. Data Science at FAU Erlangen
“One of the things that fascinates me about IT is remote working. After my first international work experience with Coca-Cola in the USA and Canada, my next step led me to yakha in Germany. I enjoy the thought of helping others to have a similar experience.“
Felipe Hidalgo
IT-Trainer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Several years of professional experience in software development
- Fullstack Developer, .Net, Angular, MS Sql
“As a Software Engineer, my objective is to guide students in Software Development across various programming languages, empowering a new generation of proficient developers through engaging and effective instruction. I am dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity and innovation, enabling students to thrive in their software-related pursuits.“
Mannoor
Felipe
Bruna
Dr. Bianca Schubert
Marketing, Communications & PR
- 20 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Press Relations and Social Media
- Organization of national & international Events
- Internal Communication & Employer Branding
“I’ve been working as an editor since my early studies and I know exactly what it is, that journalists don’t want. With us there are no overly smoothed out PR texts; we tell exciting stories and have interesting interview partners!
Bruna Beissel
Graphic & Design
- Graduated in civil engineering
- Adobe CC, Procreat, PicsArt, Canva, Krita, Capcut
- Photo editing, photography
„I love photography and editing images. I really enjoy working creatively and being able to develop myself further on a daily basis, especially in the areas of graphics and digital design.“
Bianca
Bruna
Christina Greenidge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
- 20 years of organizational and strategic experience
- Ex-McKinsey partner
- Versatile recruiting responsibility
“ The right people in the right place – that makes the difference whether corporate strategies become reality. Our innovative approach increases the pool of “right people” for IT. I am proud to be making a contribution to the future viability of our economy in this way.“
Christina
Florian Planert
Managing Director & Co-Founder
- Studies in Business Informatics
- Foundation of an own IT Company
- 20 years entrepreneurial activity
“Thanks to my wide range of experience in the field of corporate management and many years of activity in IT, I can accurately assess your employee requirements. As a long-standing employer, I always keep an eye on the needs of the partner company.”
Florian
Julia Urbanke
Talents & Coaching
- Experience in project management, including agile IT projects
- Several years of professional experience in consulting
- M.Litt International Business, University of St. Andrews
„I particularly enjoy the opportunity to combine my diverse experiences with my area of responsibility involving talented, committed and motivated career changers.”
Julia
Felipe Hidalgo
IT-Trainer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Several years of professional experience in software development
- Fullstack Developer, .Net, Angular, MS Sql
“As a Software Engineer, my objective is to guide students in Software Development across various programming languages, empowering a new generation of proficient developers through engaging and effective instruction. I am dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity and innovation, enabling students to thrive in their software-related pursuits.“
Felipe
Bruna Beissel
Graphic & Design
- Graduated in civil engineering
- Adobe CC, Procreat, PicsArt, Canva, Krita, Capcut
- Photo editing, photography
„I love photography and editing images. I really enjoy working creatively and being able to develop myself further on a daily basis, especially in the areas of graphics and digital design.“
Bruna
Mannoor Kaur Dhingra
IT-Trainer
- Studied Informatics
- Several years of Experience as IT-Trainer and Full Stack Developer
- M.Sc. Data Science at FAU Erlangen
“One of the things that fascinates me about IT is remote working. After my first international work experience with Coca-Cola in the USA and Canada, my next step led me to yakha in Germany. I enjoy the thought of helping others to have a similar experience.“
Mannoor
Cherian Grundmann
IT-Trainer
- 10 years of experience as a teacher and trainer for mathematics and logical programmer
- Natural scientist
- Frontend Developer
„Even outside IT, there are many people who enjoy the technical-logical way of thinking that is the foundation of almost all programming languages. Recognising this potential, developing it and channeling it into creative paths is my passion.“
Cherian
Christina Greenidge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
- 20 years of organizational and strategic experience
- Ex-McKinsey partner
- Versatile recruiting responsibility
“The right people in the right place – that makes the difference whether corporate strategies become reality. Our innovative approach increases the pool of “right people” for IT. I am proud to be making a contribution to the future viability of our economy in this way.”
Florian Planert
Managing Director & Co-Founder
- Studies in Business Informatics
- Foundation of an own IT Company
- 20 years entrepreneurial activity
“Thanks to my wide range of experience in the field of corporate management and many years of activity in IT, I can accurately assess your employee requirements. As a long-standing employer, I always keep an eye on the needs of the partner company.”
Christina
Florian
Julia Urbanke
Talents & Marketing
- Experience in project management, including agile IT projects
- Several years of professional experience in consulting
- M.Litt International Business, University of St. Andrews
„I particularly enjoy the opportunity to combine my diverse experiences with my area of responsibility involving talented, committed and motivated career changers.”
Felipe Hidalgo
IT-Trainer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Several years of professional experience in software development
- Fullstack Developer, .Net, Angular, MS Sql
“As a Software Engineer, my objective is to guide students in Software Development across various programming languages, empowering a new generation of proficient developers through engaging and effective instruction. I am dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity and innovation, enabling students to thrive in their software-related pursuits.“
Bruna Beissel
Design & Marketing
- Graduated in civil engineering
- Adobe CC, Procreat, PicsArt, Canva, Krita, Capcut
- Photo editing, photography
„I love photography and editing images. I really enjoy working creatively and being able to develop myself further on a daily basis, especially in the areas of graphics and digital design.“
Julia
Felipe
Bruna
Mannoor Kaur Dhingra
IT-Trainer
- Studied Informatics
- Several years of Experience as IT-Trainer and Full Stack Developer
- Currently M.Sc. Data Science at FAU Erlangen
“One of the things that fascinates me about IT is remote working. After my first international work experience with Coca-Cola in the USA and Canada, my next step led me to yakha in Germany. I enjoy the thought of helping others to have a similar experience.“
Cherian Grundmann
IT-Trainer
- 10 years of experience as a teacher and trainer for mathematics and logical programmer
- Natural scientist
- Frontend Developer
„Even outside IT, there are many people who enjoy the technical-logical way of thinking that is the foundation of almost all programming languages. Recognising this potential, developing it and channeling it into creative paths is my passion.“
Mannoor
Cherian
Our network
Lukas Fink
IT-Trainer
- Studied Informatics
- Several years of experience as Software Developer, Data Scientist and IT-Trainer
- Experience as a team leader and with project management.
“I am a passionate software developer and always strive to develop myself further. If I can bring IT closer to others, it always is a personal gain for me.“
Lukas
Alexander Beissel
IT-Trainer
- Studied Industrial Engineering
- Completed Traineeship as Web Devloper
- Successful Carrer change to IT
“As an IT career changer, I know the challenges and demands, but also the joy of the Trainees’ learning successes. I look forward to accompanying them on their new path.“
Alexander
Enrico Sforza
IT-Trainer
- Degree in Business Administration
- Many years of experience in consulting on microsoft dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and in the last years working as a trainer
- Knowledge of business processes in the areas of finance, trade and operations
” I have a strong passion for business processes and their improvement through information systems. “
Enrico
Stephanie Salecker
PSolutionsurfers Deutschland
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC/ICF)
- Leadership Development (McKinsey & Company)
- Executive Coach
“In meiner Coaching-Arbeit lege ich besonderen Wert darauf, Lösungen zu erarbeiten, die wirksam und nachhaltig für den Klienten sind“
Stephanie
Lukas Fink
IT-Trainer
- Studied Informatics
- Several years of experience as Software Developer, Data Scientist and IT-Trainer
- Experience as a team leader and with project management.
“I am a passionate software developer and always strive to develop myself further. If I can bring IT closer to others, it always is a personal gain for me.“
Alexander Beissel
IT-Trainer
- Studied Industrial Engineering
- Completed Traineeship as Web Devloper
- Successful Carrer change to IT
“As an IT career changer, I know the challenges and demands, but also the joy of the Trainees’ learning successes. I look forward to accompanying them on their new path.“
Lukas
Alexander
Enrico Sforza
IT-Trainer
- Degree in Business Administration
- Many years of experience in consulting on microsoft dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and in the last years working as a trainer
- Knowledge of business processes in the areas of finance, trade and operations
” I have a strong passion for business processes and their improvement through information systems. “
Stephanie Salecker
PSolutionsurfers Deutschland
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC/ICF)
- Leadership Development (McKinsey & Company)
- Executive Coach
“In meiner Coaching-Arbeit lege ich besonderen Wert darauf, Lösungen zu erarbeiten, die wirksam und nachhaltig für den Klienten sind“
Enrico
Stephanie
Lukas Fink
IT-Trainer
- Studied Informatics
- Several years of experience as Software Developer, Data Scientist and IT-Trainer
- Experience as a team leader and with project management.
“I am a passionate software developer and always strive to develop myself further. If I can bring IT closer to others, it always is a personal gain for me.“
Alexander Beissel
IT-Trainer
- Studied Industrial Engineering
- Completed Traineeship as Web Devloper
- Successful Carrer change to IT
“As an IT career changer, I know the challenges and demands, but also the joy of the Trainees’ learning successes. I look forward to accompanying them on their new path.“
Enrico Sforza
IT-Trainer
- Degree in Business Administration
- Many years of experience in consulting on microsoft dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and in the last years working as a trainer
- Knowledge of business processes in the areas of finance, trade and operations
” I have a strong passion for business processes and their improvement through information systems. “
Lukas
Alexander
Enrico
Stephanie Salecker
PSolutionsurfers Deutschland
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC/ICF)
- Leadership Development (McKinsey & Company)
- Executive Coach
“In meiner Coaching-Arbeit lege ich besonderen Wert darauf, Lösungen zu erarbeiten, die wirksam und nachhaltig für den Klienten sind“
Stephanie
Keep in touch!
Do you want to use your skills to help people change careers and achieve their dream jobs by joining the yakha team?
Then have a look at our internal job offers here or send us your spontaneous application to talents@yakha.de.