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Tim David Brachwitz

Berlin developer building dectus for YouTube sponsorships and FZManager

Tim David Brachwitz at a glance

Known for
dectus and FZManager
Indie since
2024
Active products
dectus and FZManager

Facts checked 2026-10-08

About Tim David Brachwitz

Tim David Brachwitz is a Berlin-based developer who studied computer science at TU Berlin and later mathematics, with interests in stochastics, financial mathematics and machine learning. Tim worked as a backend engineer at bling.de and on a SaaS suite at NYALA Digital Asset AG, and works in fintech while building personal products on the side.

The products include dectus, which uses AI to detect brand placements in YouTube videos and analyze influencer sponsorships, and FZManager, software for organizing youth and children's holiday camps, including participants, registrations and staff. Tim has described building from Germany and China and is also working on an AI document sorter for real-estate transactions and proxy fleet management software.

Products by Tim David Brachwitz

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dectus

dectus.io

AI tool that detects brand placements in YouTube videos and analyzes influencer sponsorships and performance.

FZManager logo

FZManager

fzmanager.de

Software for managing youth and children's holiday camps, from registrations to staff.

Timeline

  1. 2024 — Started founding personal products, including dectus and FZManager.

How Tim builds

  • Build a portfolio of small SaaS products alongside a day job.
  • Apply machine learning to niche, data-heavy workflows.

Tim David Brachwitz FAQ

Who is Tim David Brachwitz?

Tim David Brachwitz is a Berlin-based developer who studied computer science at TU Berlin and later mathematics, with interests in stochastics, financial mathematics and machine learning.

What is dectus?

dectus by Tim David Brachwitz analyzes YouTube sponsorships, using AI to detect which brands appear in videos and how collaborations perform.

What is FZManager?

A German tool for managing youth and children's holiday camps, covering participants, registrations and staff in one place.

What is Tim David Brachwitz known for?

Tim David Brachwitz is best known for dectus and FZManager.

Where is Tim David Brachwitz based?

Tim David Brachwitz is based in Berlin, Germany.

What is Tim David Brachwitz doing now?

As of October 2026, Tim David Brachwitz's active products include dectus and FZManager.

How long has Tim David Brachwitz been an indie maker?

Tim David Brachwitz has been building independently since 2024, about 2 years.

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