About me

Dr. Michael Dirnberger smiling, set against an impressive ocean view at Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys, USA.

A winding path

From the behavior of critical physical systems and the study of complex algorithms to digital ecosystems and corporate leadership. My path has never been linear, but it has always been logical.

My name is Mag. Dr. rer. nat. Michael Dirnberger. It is very important to me to use my energy and time in accordance with my values. Challenges, difficulties, and constant change are my companions, as are meaningful personal and professional development.

Here are some of my most memorable experiences and insights so far:

Studying Theoretical Physics at KFU Graz taught me to routinely deal with complex topics and maintain high standards.
The doctoral program in Computer Science at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics taught me to persevere and to think, learn, and work with scientific precision, both independently and as part of a team.
My time as a Senior Data Scientist in industry (including at KPMG Lighthouse) was a lesson in realism. I saw how excellent technology failed due to flawed incentive systems. I learned that “speed over quality” is an illusion that creates technical debt. This frustration became the driving force behind my desire to do better on my own.
The founding of k33 Experts and my role as CSO and partner at Tagading are the synthesis of all these experiences. Here, I am a creator and implement my personal vision of success and meaningful work.