01 · Finding methods
Method Atlas
Public methods platform for decision-making with a structured knowledge base and clear navigation.
Open projectABOUT ME
I want to understand how things work together.
I’m Michael—a software architect and technical advisor with over 20 years of experience, self-employed with Meierhoff Systems since October 2026. Technology itself is not what drives me; I’m looking for clarity. Good systems bring order to complexity and help people make better decisions.
MY JOURNEY
From component to complete system.
From aircraft electronics through software to enterprise architecture. The thread running through it all: look closely, recognize connections, and build a structure others can work with.
- 011988–2004 · Electronics & Computer Science
Understanding technology
Twelve years in the German Navy, most recently as a senior technician in aircraft electronics, followed by a degree in technical computer science. Since then, I have looked at systems from the inside: components, signals, interfaces.
- 022005–2016 · Development & Platforms
Building software
Just over ten years of backend development for online platforms, billing, and payments. I learned that software is only good when it reliably supports everyday work.
- 032016–2025 · Architecture & Organizations
Bringing system landscapes into order
At Immowelt and AVIV Group, I moved from full-stack developer to enterprise architect: defining domain boundaries, organizing systems, and guiding architecture decisions in ways teams can commit to.
- 04Since 10/2025 · Graphs, AI & Meierhoff Systems
Making knowledge useful
Since October 2025, I have been building Meierhoff Systems and developing my own products with knowledge graphs and AI. Since October 2026, I have worked independently as a software architect and technical advisor.
HOW I WORK
Calm in approach. Clear on the substance.
I most enjoy working with people who bring their own perspective. To turn that into sound decisions, I focus on four things.
- Holistic
- Clarify goals, dependencies, and assumptions before optimizing individual parts.
- Clear communication
- Sharpen terminology so that business and technology mean the same thing.
- Pragmatic
- Every conversation ends with a step we can try or decide on.
- Traceable
- Record decisions and their reasons so they hold up over time.
MY OWN WORK
Tools shaped by real questions.
These projects began where I was looking for direction myself. They show how I work: turning complex subjects into practical tools people can explore.
02 · Making sense of technology
GraphRAG Compass
Public field guide to GraphRAG and knowledge graphs with structured guidance on methods and potential applications.
Open project
03 · Connecting knowledge
Nexonoma - Knowledge Graph Platform
Nexonoma is a web app for exploring architectural knowledge and connected content. A knowledge graph makes concepts, methods, tools and technologies accessible; graph modelling and AI-assisted content pipelines support maintaining the knowledge catalogue.
Open projectAWAY FROM THE SCREEN
Keep moving.
I’m currently converting a Peugeot Boxer into a camper. I work remote-first and stay reliably available; I’m happy to come on site for workshops and can often do so at short notice around Hamburg. I bring my camera, often my guitar, and always my dog Lesco. Ideas settle differently outdoors than at a desk.
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