I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in IT-Systems Engineering at the Hasso-Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany. This wasn’t just coding 101—I’ve got a solid foundation in software architecture patterns, OOP, and systems engineering. I build systems that work and scale.

I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years. Call me full-stack if you want, but backend development is where I thrive. Python is my go-to language, with Django as my preferred framework. I can code in most common languages (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java) and have decent HTML and CSS skills. Frontend work isn’t my focus, though—I’m much more interested in building reliable backend systems.

I've worked with JIRA at SAP—home to the largest on-prem JIRA installation worldwide. Also familiar with Linear and simpler tools like Trello. Bottom line: if it tracks tickets, I’ve likely mastered it.

AWS? GCP? Been there, done that. GCP’s my preferred playground, but I’ve worked with Kubernetes at enterprise scale and know how to make it work smoothly. For personal projects, I stick to PaaS platforms like Heroku and Vercel for quick, efficient deployment.

I’ve developed custom Jenkins plugins in the past—let that speak for itself. Building robust build and deployment pipelines was a core part of my role as tech lead at SAP. I have solid experience with TravisCI, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions, using them daily to ensure smooth, automated workflows.

Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, I’ve been diving deep into LLMs. At SAP, I worked on enterprise-scale sentiment analysis for process mining. In my own time, I've experimented with LLMs across various side projects—from travel recommendation systems to AI code agents. Recently, I've been developing technology to create high-quality, personalized podcasts using a range of AI models.

At HPI, I learned the ins and outs of various development processes—Extreme Programming, SCRUM, you name it. At SAP, I was part of a massive, globally distributed, multi-team SCRUM operation. I understand how the right process can empower teams, but I’ve also seen how poorly implemented processes can drag them down. In my own work, I keep things lean and organized. If you have a team and want me to collaborate, I'll integrate effectively, fast.

I have extensive experience in software testing. At SAP, I developed comprehensive, hierarchical test systems for large-scale projects—unit tests, integration tests, PACT testing, end-to-end tests, quality gates, the whole package. I’m a big fan of TDD and BDD and apply those principles consistently. I hold high standards for anything I ship, even the code I write for myself.

I have extensive knowledge in deployment and monitoring solutions. Grafana is a personal favorite, and I’ve worked with ELK stacks of various sizes throughout my career. Prometheus for Kubernetes monitoring and alerting? Absolutely familiar. I also enjoy working with Sentry for error reporting and have a strong appreciation for Datadog. Bottom line: I know my way around most common monitoring solutions and how to make them work seamlessly.

Security has always been a priority in my work, especially at SAP—an enterprise software company with extremely high standards for security. I took specialized security-focused courses at SAP and integrated security practices into CI/CD processes, ensuring code quality and security go hand in hand. I’m experienced with implementing security audits, vulnerability scanning, and integrating security tooling into build pipelines. From handling authentication and authorization frameworks to monitoring and securing Kubernetes deployments, I know how to build systems that are not just efficient but also robust and secure.

Over the past years, I’ve been responsible for interfacing with other technical leads across the organization, understanding cross-team concerns, and communicating them effectively to our product owner. I then guided my own development team to address these concerns and implement solutions. I have strong communication skills, and I’m adept at both giving and receiving constructive feedback.

I started freelancing while I was in college, working on various small-to-medium sized projects. Since then, I’ve been full-time employed, gaining deep expertise in enterprise software development, cloud infrastructure, AI, and DevOps. Now, I’m looking to leverage all that experience and get back into self-employment, offering my skills to clients who value high-quality, reliable solutions.