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Dr. Adrian Andronache

Head of Platform and Frameworks for Ecosystem at DATEV eG

Adrian Andronache is an expert in platform strategy development and the operationalization of platform and ecosystem initiatives.
At DATEV eG, a leading German provider of software and IT services for tax consultants, auditors, and businesses, Adrian has been instrumental in maturing large-scale and system-critical platforms. He works currently on providing an Management Plattform for an API landscape exceeding 600 APIs, enabling over 3,000 software engineers. The platform also fosters B2B partnerships between German law firms, the public sector, third-party providers, and mid-sized enterprises in areas such as ERP, HRM, and accounting.
With his deep industry knowledge and a practical approach to ecosystem growth, Adrian provides valuable insights into how API-driven platforms can scale, enable innovation, and drive business success.

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Dr. Adrian Andronache

API Platform as a Community Garden: How to Grow a Thriving API Ecosystem

While API-based ecosystems may seem purely technical at first, they are ultimately about people (organizations, product teams, engineers) and how they manage relationships (B2B, B2C, internal) and deliver value in a digitized...