Engineering Intelligent Software Systems
We design and build intelligent software platforms by combining AI‑augmented engineering with senior engineering expertise.
Building sustainable, high-impact
software systems.
Medialesson helps organizations build sustainable, high-impact software systems by combining deep engineering experience with modern, agentic engineering practices. We focus on delivering platforms that are reliable, maintainable, and designed to evolve with your business.
We believe in engineering first - with AI as an enabling tool, not a replacement for human expertise.
since 2002
Medialesson was founded in 2002 and has since supported companies in modernizing their IT platforms, transforming how they work, and building custom software systems that solve real business problems.
Over the years, we've grown into a team of experienced software engineers, designers, and architects who are comfortable taking responsibility for systems End-to-End - from strategy and design to delivery and continuous evolution.
20+
Years Experience
Two decades of engineering complex enterprise systems across industries.
MVP
Most Valuable Professional
Our CEO and many of our software engineers have been recognized as Microsoft MVPs in Azure, AI, and developer technologies for many years.
Q+
Engineering Excellence
High standards, clear ownership, and experienced guidance shape every project - regardless of career level.
AI+
Agentic Engineering
AI embedded in every project, backed by cloud-native architecture expertise.
Agentic Engineering
AI is transforming how software is built - but not replacing engineers. At Medialesson, we use AI to augment our engineering work, enhancing speed, quality, and consistency while keeping architectural judgment and system ownership firmly human.
It represents our belief that modern systems - especially those that matter - require a combination of rigorous engineering discipline and modern AI-assisted workflows.
AI as an Enabler
AI models accelerate code generation, pattern analysis, and testing - letting our engineers focus on architecture, quality, and long-term system health.
Human Judgment First
Architectural decisions, system ownership, and engineering responsibility remain with experienced humans. AI supports - it doesn't decide.
How We Work
We bring structure and repeatability to every engagement through our Agentic Engineering methodology. This process helps us deliver high-quality software platforms that align with your business priorities.
Recognized expertise
We combine practical engineering experience with strong industry recognition and partnerships. These credentials reflect both our technical expertise and our commitment to quality.
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Digital & App Innovation Capability to help customers modernize existing applications and build cloud-native apps
Data & AI Capability to help customers manage and govern their data across multiple systems to build analytics and AI solutions.
Infrastructure Capability to help customers accelerate migration of key infrastructure workloads to Azure.
Cloud Solution Provider
As an accredited Microsoft CSP - managing cloud services End-to-End we can provide customers with a single point of contact for licensing, billing, and support.
Microsoft MVPs
Multiple Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) in our team across Azure, AI, and developer technologies contribute to the community and provide direct feedback to Microsoft product teams.
Ben Abt - Developer Technologies .NET for 12 years
Philipp Bauknecht - Microsoft Foundry (AI) for 14 years
Sebastian Jensen - Developer Technologies .NET for 3 years
Thomas Pentenrieder - M365 Development and Microsoft Azure for 5 years
Microsoft Regional Director
Our CEO is one of 160 worldwide Microsoft Regional Directors, advising Microsoft leadership and customers.
Engineering excellence.
At every level of experience.
Our team of around 20 engineers, architects, and designers combines deep expertise with fresh perspectives across software engineering, cloud platforms, data systems, and modern intelligent systems design.
Whether pioneering AR solutions, integrating generative AI into enterprise platforms, or architecting scalable cloud systems - our strength lies in combining technical mastery with a practical mindset.
Leadership & MVPs
Philipp Bauknecht
Founder & CEO,
Microsoft Regional Director &
Microsoft Foundry MVP
Petra Bauknecht
COO
Ben Abt
Chief Engineering Officer,
Developer Technologies MVP
Sebastian Jensen
Team Lead
Developer Technologies MVP
Thomas Pentenrieder
Team Lead
Microsoft Azure & M365 MVP
…and 15 more engineers, architects, and designers across cloud, AI, data, and frontend.
Active contributors to the technology community
Medialesson is more than a service provider. We believe that software engineering thrives in open collaboration and shared knowledge.
Azure
Meetups
Supporting Azure Meetups in Munich and Stuttgart - bringing the community together to share knowledge and experience.
Bootcamps &
Hackathons
Hosting bootcamps and hackathons with partners such as Microsoft - fostering hands-on learning and innovation.
Conference
Speakers
Speaking at industry conferences and local events - sharing engineering insights and contributing to the broader developer community.
IT After Work
Pforzheim
IT After Work in Pforzheim is a networking event for IT professionals to meet, exchange ideas, and network in a relaxed atmosphere after work.
AI Network
Pforzheim/NSW
The AI exchange format brings together managing directors and digital transformation leaders to gain inspiration for using AI, share experiences, and benefit from best practices. The quarterly events provide the ideal setting for this.
Recognized for innovation, quality and culture
Great Place to Work 2024
Certified as an outstanding employer based on anonymous employee surveys on trust, pride, and team spirit.
German Innovation Award 2023
Recognized by the German Design Council for innovative digital solutions that create real market impact.
Kununu Top Company 2023
Awarded to the top 5% of employers on kununu based on consistently high employee ratings.
TOP 100 Innovator 2021
Named one of Germany’s most innovative SMEs in a scientific assessment of innovation management and success.
Pforzheimer Wirtschaftspreis 2016
CEOs Philipp and Petra Bauknecht were honored in the “Innovation & Ideas” category at the Pforzheim Business Award ceremony.
Platforms built to last
We partner with organizations that value engineering maturity and long-term system success. We take responsibility for our work - from first line of code to continual evolution in production.
Today
Works Now
Systems that perform reliably from day one - production-ready, battle-tested, and thoroughly validated.
Tomorrow
Scales Up
Architectures designed for growth - handling increasing load, users, and complexity without rework.
Years
Stays Maintainable
Clean, well-documented codebases that remain understandable and evolvable for years to come.
Let's build software that lasts and adapts.
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