Schimmelpenningh

What I didn’t know became what I learned next.

That’s how I moved from SEO into product, operations, entrepreneurship and AI-native delivery.

Mar 2025 — Present

VisibleDoor

Founder

VisibleDoor is an AI-native search-intelligence product for analysing organic markets beyond individual websites. I defined the product logic and directed its implementation through benchmarks, tests and quality gates.

Jun 2023 — Mar 2025

MedGurus

Senior E-Commerce Manager

I joined as an e-commerce manager and later took on Product Ownership for digital commerce.

Apr 2021 — Sep 2023

Smokepilot

Founder

I built and ran an e-commerce business with over 600 products. I learned each part as it became necessary and connected everything into one operation.

Jan 2021 — Jan 2022

DEPT

SEO Consultant

I was responsible for SEO across more than 15 enterprise clients, including six key accounts. I also took on Product Ownership for team delivery.

Oct 2018 — Nov 2020

HolidayCheck

SEO Manager

I worked on organic growth for one of the DACH region's largest travel platforms and was responsible for SEO at MietwagenCheck.

Jun 2017 — Oct 2018

Geoflix

Founder

This was my first attempt at building a business. It taught me that a good idea still needs timing, capital and a realistic runway.

Sep 2013 — Sep 2016

DHBW

B.Sc. Business Information Systems

I completed a dual degree in Business Information Systems with a focus on Application Management. It gave me the foundation to understand business decisions and technical systems.

How I work

I find the real problem before I build the solution.

I start with evidence and speak directly with the people involved. Then I develop a solution, consult the stakeholders, set a clear direction and verify the result after deployment.

Current availability

If organic growth is a strategic channel for you, we should talk.

I'm open to SEO leadership roles and freelance work. Let's discuss what fits.

Head of SEO · Organic Growth · Search leadership

Target roles

Switzerland

Zürich–Schaffhausen corridor · Hybrid

Germany

Remote

International

Remote · English/German