Hi, I am Andreas

Andreas Hechenberger

Senior Engineering Manager at Just Eat Takeaway.com

Highly accomplished Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in leading and scaling engineering teams within fast-paced logistics environments. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative routing solutions, optimize operational efficiency, and drive impactful results, including leading teams through mergers and acquisitions and integrating third-party logistics providers. Seeking a Head of Engineering position to leverage expertise in building high-performance delivery platforms and leading the next generation of logistics technology.

Leadership
Team Work
Communication
Problem-Solving
Creativity
Adaptability

Skills

Achievements

Ausbilder nach AEVO (Instructor according to AEVO)

Experiences

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Senior Engineering Manager (Global)
Just Eat Takeaway.com

Jun. 2025 - Present, Berlin

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform in 16 countries.

Responsibilities:
  • Led seven global engineering teams (approximately 46 engineers) through multiple mergers and acquisitions, driving change management and consolidating teams with similar responsibilities.
  • Actively led the integration of external third-party logistics (3PL) providers, leading to a 10% increase in delivery capacity.
  • Drove standardization and optimization initiatives across multiple platforms. Example: Led the unification of prediction algorithms, resulting in a 5% reduction in ETA variance.
  • Organized two leadership roundtables within the Netlight community to encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices.
  • Advocated for and participated in security training, improving the team’s security awareness.
Senior Engineering Manager
Just Eat Takeaway.com

Mar. 2022 - May. 2025, Berlin

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform in 22 countries.

Responsibilities:
  • Led one of three sub-departments in logistics, comprising four cross-functional teams (approximately 30 engineers) focused on order intake, courier selection and routing, capacity management, and courier operations.
  • Developed, presented and led the creation of business cases from initial discussions with leadership through to market release.
  • Grew, mentored and developed three Engineering Managers, empowering them with increased responsibilities and guidance.
  • Improved platform stability, resiliency, and observability, leading to a reduction in incidents to only two in a year.
  • Managed all four Berlin-based teams responsible for global company logistics solutions.
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Engineering Manager
Just Eat Takeaway.com

Oct. 2020 - Feb. 2022, Berlin

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform in 22 countries.

Responsibilities:
  • Led the routing team, responsible for optimizing delivery routes and courier assignments.
  • Led and facilitated Scrum ceremonies, promoting agile development practices.
  • Hired Operations Research specialists with domain expertise in optimization, directly improving routing performance.
  • Increased fleet efficiency by 10% through advanced optimization algorithms and machine learning models, with a final optimization rate of 95% by implementing new features with the team.
  • Boosted team collaboration through team-building events and activities.
Senior Software Engineer
Just Eat Takeaway.com

Oct. 2019 - Sept. 2020, Berlin

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform in 22 countries.

Responsibilities:
  • Contributed to the development of routing solutions for the logistics department (Scoober).
  • Drove initiatives within the logistics department.
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Software Engineer
Just Eat Takeaway.com

Oct. 2018 - Sep. 2019, Berlin

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers and restaurants through its platform in 9 countries.

Responsibilities:
  • Contributed to the development of routing solutions for the logistics department (Scoober).
Software Developer and Systemadministrator
SOPAT GmbH

Mai. 2017 - Sep. 2018, Berlin

Since the founding in 2011, SOPAT has established itself as a competent partner in the area of particle measurement technology and counts globally active companies among its customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead developer for Java components (both frontend and backend)
  • Developed a network component for data exchange among various technologies
  • Coordinated, planned and mentored apprentices
  • Expanded and maintained the IT infrastructure
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Software Developer and Systemadministrator (Working Student)
SOPAT GmbH

Mai. 2014 - Mai. 2017, Berlin

Since the founding in 2011, SOPAT has established itself as a competent partner in the area of particle measurement technology and counts globally active companies among its customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Developed a web-based resource management system
  • Built and maintained the IT infrastructure
  • Started to work on the production system with other developers
Teaching Assistant
Berlin Institute of Technology

Oct. 2010 - Sep. 2014, Berlin

Technische Universität Berlin is an active participant in Berlin, an international metropolis and outstanding center of science. Here, in the heart of the German capital, ideas for the future are being developed.

Responsibilities:
  • Designed and implemented tutorial sessions
  • Contributed to overall teaching activities (office hours, homework reviews and exam grading)
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Master's Degree, communication technology and economy, Master of Science
Berlin Institute of Technology

2013 - 2017, Berlin

Technische Universität Berlin is an active participant in Berlin, an international metropolis and outstanding center of science. Here, in the heart of the German capital, ideas for the future are being developed.

Responsibilities:
Bachelor's Degree, communication technology and economy, Bachelor of Science
Berlin Institute of Technology

2008 - 2013, Berlin

Technische Universität Berlin is an active participant in Berlin, an international metropolis and outstanding center of science. Here, in the heart of the German capital, ideas for the future are being developed.

Responsibilities:
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