THEPHP.CC - Key Persons

Arne Blankerts - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Principal Consultant
Arne Blankerts has created solutions far ahead of the times already years ago, and finds security problems with an almost magical intuition. More about Arne Blankerts Arne Blankerts has already dealt with computers when networking was still an adventure. As long-standing head of development of an internet agency, he has created solutions far ahead of the times already years ago. As Co-Founder and Principal Consultant of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc), Arne helps his clients to develop software successfully. He is author and maintainer of various Open Source development tools, and is a regular presenter at conferences. In his free time he reads fantasy novels and likes to cook.

Sebastian Bergmann - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Principal Consultant
  • Expert
Sebastian Bergmann is an internationally sought-after expert. He created PHPUnit and contributed significantly to the professionalization of the PHP community. More about Sebastian Bergmann Sebastian Bergmann has believed in Open Source from day one. He has a university degree in computer science, and has created the industry-leading testing tool PHPUnit, which has played a vital role in professionalizing software development with PHP. He shares his comprehensive experiences in publications and at conferences. As Co-Founder and Principal Consultant of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc), Sebastian helps his clients to develop software successfully. In his free time, he works on PHPUnit, likes board games, and really enjoys making fancy ice cream.

Stefan Priebsch - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Principal Consultant
Stefan Priebsch has been finding a creative solution to every problem for over 30 years with a unique blend of new ideas and proven approaches. More about Stefan Priebsch Dipl. Inform. Stefan Priebsch has been programming computers for 40 years and has been an IT consultant for almost 30 years. He has a university degree in computer science with a minor in economics, is the author of various textbooks, and was an adjunct professor for professional web development at Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences for several years. He gives presentations and keynotes at technology conferences around the world and is the inventor of two patents. As co-founder and principal consultant of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc), Stefan helps companies successfully develop, modernize and operate software. In his spare time, he plays electric guitar and researches agile home improvement.