Patrick Kua
Patrick Kua is a seasoned technology leader with almost 20 years of experience. His personal passion is accelerating the growth and success of tech organizations and technical leaders.
Patrick has had many years of hands-on experience, leading, managing and improving complex organizations and software systems as the CTO and Chief Scientist of N26 (Berlin, Germany) and as a Technical Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks.
He is a frequent keynote and conference speaker, author of three books including The Retrospective Handbook, Talking with Tech Leads and Building Evolutionary Architectures and runs the popular newsletter for leaders in tech, “Level Up”. You can find him online on twitter as @patkua or running his very popular “Tech Lead Masterclass” workshop around the world.
Upcoming courses
Amplify your impact and learn how CTOs communicate with less-technical audiences. In one day, you’ll gain practical tools to explain technical ideas clearly, speak the language of business, and influence stakeholders as a trusted engineer or leader.
AI is no longer optional—it’s becoming an essential skill for today’s Product Owners. From discovery to delivery, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we define value, validate ideas, and build the right products faster.
Lead AI adoption with clarity and confidence. In three days, you’ll gain the strategic insight, governance foundations, and practical tools to guide responsible AI implementation, align leadership, and turn AI ambition into measurable business impact.
