About Us

This is RefineIT

refineIT GmbH was founded in 2019 by Carsten Bieker, Gregor Stefka, Julian Jansen and Marc Zühlke – a team of founders who have been developing software solutions and supporting companies in their digital transformation for over 18 years.

We recognised early on that AI and the cloud represent a paradigm shift – not just a feature upgrade. That’s why we have consistently focused on AI-native, cloud-based architectures from the outset and develop solutions in which automation and AI are not “added on” but are incorporated from the ground up.

This results in industry-standard software products that make processes measurably more efficient, scale sustainably and give our customers a clear competitive advantage. With this holistic approach, we support organisations in acting in a future-proof manner and operating as technological leaders.

Mission

Integrate AI and automation into software in such a way that the impact is noticeable from day one – not from sprint 47.

Vision

Bringing SMEs to enterprise level. Without enterprise complexity.

This is RefineIT

refineIT GmbH was founded in 2019 by Carsten Bieker, Gregor Stefka, Julian Jansen and Marc Zühlke – a team of founders who have been developing software solutions and supporting companies in their digital transformation for over 18 years.

We recognised early on that AI and the cloud represent a paradigm shift – not just a feature upgrade. That’s why we have consistently focused on AI-native, cloud-based architectures from the outset and develop solutions in which automation and AI are not “added on” but are incorporated from the ground up.

This results in industry-standard software products that make processes measurably more efficient, scale sustainably and give our customers a clear competitive advantage. With this holistic approach, we support organisations in acting in a future-proof manner and operating as technological leaders.

Vision

KI und Automatisierung so in Software integrieren, dass der Impact ab Tag 1 spürbar ist – nicht ab Sprint 47.

Mission

Mittelstand auf Enterprise-Level bringen. Ohne Enterprise-Komplexität.

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FAQ

refineIT is a software company based in Recklinghausen, founded in 2019 by Carsten Bieker, Julian Jansen, Gregor Stefka and Marc Zühlke. What began as a start-up is now a 42-strong team of developers, consultants and AI specialists. Together with our sister company zubIT – Microsoft Solutions Partner for IT security and infrastructure – we cover the entire digital value chain.

We develop AI-native software that automates business processes and connects existing systems to form an intelligent overall system. Our flagship product, AVIOR, combines CRM, process automation and AI agents on a single platform. We also advise companies on digital transformation – from analysis and implementation to scaling.

Hands-on, not PowerPoint. We analyse your processes, identify automation potential and implement it – in agile sprints, with direct feedback loops. No months-long concept phase. Software that meets our customers' needs, improves processes and creates a real competitive advantage.

Over 80 years of professional experience in the founding team – from DAX-listed corporations to medium-sized businesses to federal research projects. Industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, IT and professional services. Hundreds of software projects that are in use today.

42 specialists from development, AI, consulting and IT security. Together with the resources of our sister company zubIT – a Microsoft Solutions Partner focusing on cybersecurity and IT infrastructure – we form a team that delivers end-to-end digital transformation.

Cloud-native. AI-first. We develop on modern architectures with a focus on scalability, security and integration. Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 natively integrated. Agile development processes, CI/CD, and a platform that grows with the company – not against it.

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FOUNDERS

Julian Jansen

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Marc Zühlke

COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Carsten Bieker

CFO, HR, Marketing & Sales

Gregor Stefka

CTO (Chief Technology Officer)