Valentin Staubmann · IT Engineer
From Amiga to AI
Building useful technology with curiosity and decades of experience — from mechanical engineering to systems, development, and AI that actually helps people.
See my work →Hi, I'm Valentin Staubmann — an IT engineer with a background in mechanical engineering and many years of experience in systems, development, and open-source technologies. IT Engineer @ iqoqi.at.
Before moving into IT, I worked as a mechanical engineer. That background still shapes how I approach technology today: with precision, curiosity, and a focus on practical, long-term solutions.
A short history
Growing up alongside the technology
- 1985
Schneider monochrome & the manual-typed games
Typing programs line by line from a thick manual on a Schneider computer with a green monochrome monitor was one of my earliest hands-on experiences with computers.
- 1987
First computer — Commodore Amiga 500
Getting my own Amiga 500 was a big step and deepened my interest in computers, creativity, and technology.
- 1990
286 → 386 → 486 — the PC years
From DOS to early Windows, I kept learning how computers worked and how the right tools could make complex things feel manageable.
- 1996
First internet access and web development
My first time online opened up a completely new world. I built my first website from scratch and quickly became fascinated by the web.
- 2000
Java and early mobile projects
This was the point where engineering thinking and software development came together more clearly in my work.
- 2001
UMTS demonstrations and mobile applications
I worked on Java applications in a mobile demonstration environment, helping present early use cases for UMTS, including video communication.
- 2002
Oracle cluster administration for hospitality software
I worked on systems that had to be stable, scalable, and reliable, especially in demanding hotel environments.
- 2007
Web development and system modernisation
My focus expanded toward improving existing systems, reducing maintenance effort, and making solutions more robust and easier to manage.
- 2025
AI-assisted content and new tools
Today, AI has become part of the toolkit as well. Even this website benefited from it, which feels like a natural next step after many years of watching technology evolve.
- 2026
Chief AI Officer program
This year, I completed an intensive Chief AI Officer program, which was a few weeks of packed strategy, governance, and hands-on practice. I finished with a result I’m proud of.
A lot happened, and my perspective on responsible AI implementation was reshaped.
It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.Robert H. Goddard — US physicist & pioneer rocket engineer (1882–1945)