Alex (Phd) Senf-Senior Software Engineer · Software Architect · IT Consultant · AI & Software Engineering
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Experience
Founder & Principal Engineer
Synaptic Four
Independent work as a Software Engineer, Software Architect, and technical consultant with a focus on robust software systems, AI-assisted development, and research infrastructure.
- Design and development of modern software solutions with Rust and Python
- Development and evaluation of software architectures for complex technical requirements
- Analysis and improvement of existing software with regard to quality, maintainability, scalability, and robustness
- Technical evaluation of AI-generated and AI-assisted code
- Use of modern AI coding tools and agent-based development environments
- Development of containerized and reproducible development and deployment environments
- Translating business and technical requirements into concrete system architectures and implementations
- Development of software infrastructure for scientific and biomedical applications
- Creation of technical concepts, architecture decisions, and detailed technical documentation
- Independent handling of complex technical tasks from requirements analysis to implementation
Cognitive Landscape Research Program
Interdisciplinary research program for the computational modeling of complex cognitive systems.
The focus is on system architecture, computational modelling, representation of complex structures, system dynamics, and the development of experimental software.
Ferrum — Federated Research Infrastructure
Design of a Rust-based infrastructure platform for federated, cross-site biomedical research.
Focus areas:
- Rust architecture and software development
- Distributed systems
- GA4GH standards and interoperability
- Containerized deployment environments
- Secure data transfer and data processing
- Crypt4GH
- On-premise infrastructure
- Data sovereignty
- Reproducibility and operational reliability
Industry experience
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Experienced in Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Summary
PhD computer scientist and experienced Software Engineer with a focus on
software architecture, systems development, AI-assisted software development, and complex technical systems.
I combine scientifically grounded analytical thinking with hands-on software development.
My focus is on understanding complex technical requirements, developing solid architectures, and implementing software in a way that remains reliable, maintainable, and extensible beyond the “happy path”.
I have particular experience with Rust and Python, modern AI-assisted development tools, containerized environments, distributed systems, and the technical evaluation and improvement of existing software.
I prefer to work on a project basis, independently and remotely, and I can quickly get up to speed in existing technical environments and new subject areas.
Skills
Software Architecture & System Design
Software Development
Technical Consulting
Code Review & Refactoring
Python
Rust
Javascript / Typescript
Ai-Assisted Software Development
Generative Ai & Ai Agents
Api And Backend Development
Distributed And Federated Systems
Docker & Containerized Applications
Linux
Git / Github
Data Processing & Scientific Computing
Analyze And Specify Requirements
Technical Concept Development
Testing & Quality Assurance
Technical Documentation
Rust
Python
Javascript / Typescript
Bash
Software Architecture
System Design
Backend Development
Apis
Testing
Debugging
Code Review
Refactoring
Distributed Systems
Generative Ai
Ai Coding Assistants
Ai Agents
Llm-Based Software Development
Ai-Generated Code Evaluation
Docker
Linux
Git
Github
Containerization
Reproducible Development Environments
Scientific Computing
Data Processing
Computational Modelling
Research Software Engineering
Ga4gh
Crypt4gh
Data Sovereignty
Secure System Architectures
Languages
Education
University of Kansas
PhD · Computer Science · United States · GPA 4.00/4.00
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Alex speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Alex has at least 1 year of experience. During this time, Alex has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Alex may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Alex would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Principal Engineer, Cognitive Landscape Research Program, Ferrum — Federated Research Infrastructure.
Alex's most recent position is Founder & Principal Engineer at Synaptic Four.
In recent years, Alex has worked for Synaptic Four.
Alex is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Information Technology.
Alex is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Alex holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from University of Kansas.
Alex is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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