Our Story

The story of Today is Life does not begin with a revolutionary business idea or a groundbreaking technological breakthrough. It begins with a simple observation: Many companies fail not due to lack of technology, but due to its incorrect application.

When we founded the company in 2015, we experienced daily how great technologies were turned into mediocre solutions - not out of bad intentions, but due to a lack of understanding of the needs of the people who were supposed to use these technologies.

The name "Today is Life" is our motto. It reminds us daily that technology is not an end in itself, but should serve life - the life of people in companies, the life of customers, the life of society.

Our Mission

We believe in a world where technology empowers rather than replaces people, where data creates insights rather than confusion, and where innovation serves humanity.

This vision may sound idealistic, but it is highly practical: Companies that use technology in a human-centered way are demonstrably more successful, have more satisfied employees and more loyal customers.

Our mission is to make this vision a reality - one project, one company, one transformation at a time. We are not philosophers, we are practitioners.

Management

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Guido Mitschke

CEO & CTO

Guido Mitschke is the heart and technical head of Today is Life. With over 40 years of experience in IT and programming, he has witnessed and shaped the evolution of technology from the first personal computers to today's AI revolution.

His passion for innovative technologies and his deep understanding of the needs of the German SME sector make him the ideal partner for digital transformation projects.

As CTO of Chronuu, he also brings valuable experience from the field of digital estate management. His philosophy: Approach complex challenges "with fun and humor" while always keeping people in focus.

"AI is not a replacement for human intelligence, but a tool that helps us enhance our human capabilities and find better solutions."

Our Development Team

In close partnership with TheRightClick in Crete

In close partnership with TheRightClick in Crete, we have access to a highly qualified development team that drives our projects forward with expertise and passion.

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Jim Deves

Senior Web Developer

With 9 years of experience in PHP and MySQL as well as comprehensive expertise in Yii2 and JavaScript, Jim is our technical architect for complex web applications. His experience in web design enables him to combine technical excellence with aesthetic standards.

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Nikos Atsalakis

Lead Web Designer

Nikos brings a degree in Information Technology and 7 years of experience in CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript and Bootstrap. As co-founder of TheRightClick, he perfectly understands the balance between attractive design and technical feasibility.

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Petros Dendis

Lead Developer

Petros is our specialist for various platforms. With experience in Ruby on Rails, Joomla, Drupal, CodeIgniter and Yii2, he can identify and implement the optimal technical solution for each project.

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Eleftheria

Web Developer

With her degree in Computer Science from the University of Crete, Eleftheria brings solid academic foundations and practical expertise in Bootstrap, Yii2, Vue.js and Node.js. She is our expert for modern, reactive web applications.

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Antwnis Paterakis

Full Stack Web Developer

Antwnis expands our team with his expertise in Bootstrap, Laravel, Yii2, Three.js, GreenSock.js and Node.js. His skills in 3D web graphics and animations enable us to create extraordinary and immersive web experiences.

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Our Extended Expert Team

Specialized Professionals for Excellent Software Development

Beyond our core team, we collaborate with an extended network of highly specialized experts. Each brings years of experience in their field - coordinated by Marcus Weißmann for optimal results.

Marcus Weißmann

Lead Orchestrator

With 30 years of IT experience, Marcus coordinates the entire expert team and ensures every project is 100% perfectly executed. His motto: "No half measures!"

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Sarah Chen

Laravel Expert

Laravel specialist since 2013. Sarah lives "Boost First, Code Second" and develops lean, maintainable backend solutions with HTMX and Alpine.js.

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Dmitri Volkov

Database Expert

20 years of database expertise from Oracle to MySQL. Dmitri optimizes queries, designs schemas and ensures performant data management. "Index is King, davai!"

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Alex Kowalski

Security Expert

Former hacker, now white-hat security consultant. Alex reviews every code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and implements secure authentication.

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Rajesh Patel

Testing Expert

QA engineer with 15 years of experience. Rajesh thinks like a user and tests like a pro - with Playwright, PHPUnit and Pest for complete quality.

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Dr. Sophie Hartmann

Compliance Expert

Lawyer for IT law and data protection. Sophie ensures GDPR compliance and reviews tax integrations like KSeF and myDATA for legal certainty.

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Kai Lindström

TypeScript Expert

TypeScript architect since version 1.8. Kai develops type-safe Node.js services with hexagonal architecture. "That's so any, it hurts!"

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Emma Rodriguez

WordPress Expert

Plugin developer with over 50 plugins for WordPress, WooCommerce and PrestaShop. Emma knows every hook and best practice for secure plugins.

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Maya Santos

UI/UX Tester

18 years of UX testing experience. Maya tests web apps from a user perspective, creates Playwright tests and documents every bug methodically and precisely.

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Our Values

Humanity Before Technology

We evaluate every technical decision first by its benefit to people. The most elegant solution is worthless if it doesn't improve the lives of users.

Honesty and Transparency

We don't sell dreams, but realistic solutions. If a project is not promising, we say so - even if it means losing a contract.

Continuous Learning

The technology landscape is changing rapidly. We consistently invest in education, experiment with new technologies and regularly question our assumptions.

Sustainability

We develop solutions that not only work today but will still create value tomorrow. That means: future-proof technologies, clean code and comprehensive documentation.

Our Approach

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Co-Creation Instead of Consultation

We develop solutions not for our clients, but with them. In co-creative workshops, we bring together technical expertise and specialist knowledge.

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Agile and Iterative

Instead of developing behind closed doors for months, we show early results. Fast iteration cycles allow timely corrections.

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Knowledge Transfer as Standard

Our goal is to make our clients independent. That's why knowledge transfer is an integral part of every project. We document thoroughly and train intensively.

Remote-First Work Model

Our team works completely location-independent and uses modern collaboration tools for efficient cooperation. Instead of limiting ourselves to one location, we tap into talent from all over Germany and Europe.

This flexibility also allows us to offer our clients maximum agility - whether on-site at the client, in a co-working space or from the home office.

Our administrative headquarters in Randstraße in Hamburg serves exclusively regulatory requirements. The real magic happens where innovation emerges: in direct collaboration with our clients.

Technology Stack

We work with proven and modern technologies - always with an eye on longevity and maintainability.

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Corporate Structure

The Today is Life Group - transparent and traceable

Today is Life GmbH

Holding & Parent Company

Hamburg, Germany Founded 2015

Managing Director: Guido Mitschke

100% Ownership

Transact GmbH

BI Solutions in Healthcare

Over 450 customers in hospitals and clinics. Products: DRG-View, QB.X, OP-View.

Managing Director: Tim Tenelsen