I am Dr. Julia Sophia Wittich, Team Lead for Learning & Development and previously Team Lead for Test Execution at Appmatics GmbH in Cologne, a full-service provider for software quality assurance (QA). My passion lies in designing strategic learning programs, conducting workshops, and ensuring that professional development aligns with our company’s high-quality standards. I also develop competency models tailored to business needs and foster leadership growth through targeted learning initiatives. Before joining Appmatics, I worked as a research associate and project manager at RWTH Aachen University, where I led projects in service innovation and business transformation. During this time, I mentored students and completed my Ph.D. with the dissertation Consumer Behavior in the Digital Era, presenting my research at international conferences. With a background spanning both academia and industry, I bridge the gap between theory and practice, creating impactful learning solutions that drive both individual and organizational growth.

We are Appmatics, a professional service provider for digital quality assurance from Cologne. We have been testing all digital products, whether apps, websites or iot products, since 2014. Our expertise lies in the areas of manual testing, test automation, UX/UI, IoT and consulting. We know the potential of convincing, user-oriented digital products and support our partners with reliable test procedures and customised QA solutions. With a team of over 200 colleagues, we are committed to actively shaping the digital transformation—leveraging state-of-the-art working conditions, individual creative freedom, and a strong corporate culture.