Dirk Volkmann - Software Developer

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Schwerin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Fielmann AG , prodot GmbH , Head-on Solutions GmbH , RWE Supply & Trading GmbH , and Berenberg Bank .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Aerospace and Defense . Dirk also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Government and Administration , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Operations . Dirk also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Marketing , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development .

Q: What is Dirk's education?

Dirk attended FH Wismar for Business Informatics .

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Schwerin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025

4 months

Fielmann AG

Development and enhancement of a microservice architecture to manage eyeglass insurance and handle employee purchases
Angular 19, .NET 9, Kubernetes, Docker, Hangfire, Redis, MediatR, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025

10 months

prodot GmbH

Designing and implementing new application architectures, and maintaining and extending existing systems based on .NET Core, Angular, RabbitMQ, NServiceBus, MassTransit, Docker, Aspire, OpenShift, Azure DevOps

Jun 2024 - Jan 2025

8 months

Head-on Solutions GmbH

Migrating and enhancing a Xamarin Forms application to .NET MAUI, using Prism, SkiaSharp, and OpenTelemetry for Android and iOS, with Azure DevOps

Jan 2022 - May 2023

1 year 5 months

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Supporting RWE AG traders as part of the Hedging IT team in the new business unit and pilot project for using renewable energy in the USA
Angular including microfrontends with Module Federation, .NET Core, C#, DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure, AWS, OpenFin, REST, Microservices, WPF, MECM, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Python

Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

1 year 8 months

Dataport AöR

Digitalization of government processes (specialized applications)
Clients: Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony-Anhalt, Bremen
ASP.NET 4.*, MVC, IIS, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, Telerik Kendo UI, C#, TFS/GIT, SCRUM, WPF, Azure DevOps On-Premise, Azure, ODFramework, JFrog, TDD, CI/CD, SCCM

Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

2 years 8 months

Forensik Atlas

Developed an online forensic encyclopedia with shop functionality and offline generation compliant with government regulations
Created a shop module, parser, and converter for various source formats plus import with subsequent processing, like indexing, glossary extension, automatic customer notifications, etc.; ASP.NET WebForms, MVC, C#, JavaScript, EF Core, LTI, OData

Sep 2014 - Jun 2022

7 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Berenberg Bank

Developed new, expanded and migrated existing applications for the internal processes of Berenberg Bank in Hamburg and its clients
ASP.NET 2.0 to 4.8 and Core 1.1 to 5, EF Standard & Core, Blazor, MVVM, Razor, WebForms, MVC, IIS, HTML5, VB.NET, C#, Oracle 11/12, PL/SQL, DevArt, SCRUM, DevExpress Controls & Reporting, JIRA, Confluence, WCF, Web-API, REST, TFS from 2010 to current, AWS, RabbitMQ, OData

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

3 months

Hotel.de AG

Customized various WPF applications and Windows services for Hotel.de AG
WPF, Windows services, C#, MS SQL Server 2012, Team Foundation Server, SCRUM

Feb 2014 - May 2014

4 months

Software Developer

Siemens AG

Developed various C# modules / ASP.NET applications for Siemens Industrial Automation Systems - product Sidis Pro, automotive industry
ASP.NET WebForms, IIS, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, C#, DevExpress, ClearCase, Omnitracker, Oracle, Windows services

May 2013 - Jan 2014

9 months

UdW GmbH

Developed a system to manage field service staff
ASP.NET WebForms & MVC, HTML5, various JS frameworks, TypeScript, SignalR, Web API, REST, Entity Framework 5/6, LESS, Windows Azure, DevExpress Controls, MS Reporting Services, MS SQL Server 2012, IIS, Google Maps API, Twitter Bootstrap, responsive design

Nov 2009 - Nov 2009

1 month

Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Ernst Zschunke

Developed the web presence for the dental practice Dr. Ernst Zschunke + hosting
ASP.NET 2.0, JavaScript, CSS, Google Maps API, Adobe Fireworks

Feb 2009 - Jul 2012

3 years 6 months

Transerv 2000 Repair Service GmbH & Co. KG

Various IT services, migration of Transerv 2000 Repair Service GmbH & Co. KG's in-house CMS to the DotNetNuke CMS as the customer front end for the METRIX service system + DMS development, development of a web shop for car radio repairs
DotNetNuke 6, ASP.NET 4.0, Aspose-PDF, DevExpress Controls, METRIX 5.*, various interfaces based on MS BizTalk Server 2009 and SOAP web services, OData

Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 2 months

PLANET IC GmbH

Created a business intelligence solution with a web front end for managing the Gagfah Group's real estate
ASP.NET MVC, AJAX, MS SQL Server 2008, Reporting Services, IIS

Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

4 months

DYC Media

Planned and implemented a CMS-based multilingual website for August Hildebrandt GmbH (DotNetNuke 4.8.1, ASP.NET 3.5, Google API, MS Virtual Earth API)
Planned and implemented a CMS-based website for the restaurant Patio Berlin (DotNetNuke 4.9.0, ASP.NET 3.5, various AJAX frameworks)
Developed a web portal for sports commentary (DotNetNuke 6/7, ASP.NET 4.5, Entity Framework, Web API, jQuery, Plesk Control Panel, FTP server)

Mar 2008 - Oct 2010

2 years 8 months

Scholz & Friends Interactive

DotNetNuke project programming - My BMW, Rama International (DotNetNuke 4.., C# & VB.NET, ASP.NET 2.0 & 3.5, AJAX, MS SQL Server 2005, IIS, various interfaces)
Interface programming based on the FluorineFX framework for communication between Adobe Flex applications and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (C#, T-SQL, MS SQL Server 2005, Adobe Flex Builder)

Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 2 months

Autovermietung Hertz-Miera

Planning and implementation of a web-based application for Hertz-Miera car rental's internal business processes
ASP.NET 3.5, Windows Services, Web Services, WCF, IIS

Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

7 months

Germany

Landesförderinstitut Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Inventory, migration planning, and adaptation of applications
Paradox for Windows, Windows Services, MS SQL Server 2000, 2005, VB 8

May 2007 - Apr 2008

1 year

Netherlands

Metrix Europe BV

Developed a knowledge base for the Manpower project (ASP.NET 2.0, Ajax, MS SQL Server 2005, IIS)
Created various ASP.NET applications and Windows Services for the Manpower project (Windows Services in VB.NET, ASP.NET 2.0, Ajax, MS SQL Server 2005, IIS)

Jan 2007 - Present

19 years 3 months

Schwerin, Germany

Full Stack Developer / Self-Employed Software Developer

SCHWERIN.IT

Specialized in C#, ASP.NET, MS SQL Server, Angular, and Entity Framework

Jan 2007 - Present

19 years 3 months

Software Developer

TSClean GmbH

New development of software for tank interior cleaning based on Windows Forms
Migration to HTML5 (SPA) + REST API
Continuous development (ASP.NET Core from alpha to current, Entity Framework Core, initially AngularJS -> then migrated to Angular 2 up to current, Kendo UI, DevExpress, Telerik, Bootstrap, Blazor, Razor, MAUI, MVVM, MediatR, SignalR, REST, TDD, CI/CD, Azure, AWS, on-premises, MS Windows Server, Docker, Kubernetes, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Freshdesk)

Jan 2007 - Sep 2013

6 years 9 months

Schwerin, Germany

Software Developer

SPM GmbH

Webserver management + hosting (Microsoft Windows 2003 R2 x64, MS SQL Server 2005, Reporting Services 2004, .NET Framework 2.0/3.0 etc., installation, configuration, maintenance including System Center Configuration Manager)
Development of a learning management system (ASP.NET 3.5/4.0, Dynamic Power Trainer, JavaScript, SCORM, IIS)
Development of controlling software for the learning management system (ASP.NET 3.5, AJAX)
Development of a reporting module for the learning management system (Telerik Reports, DotNetNuke 6, ASP.NET 4)

Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

1 year 3 months

Avan G GmbH

Development of the controlling software avan.c for medical areas (ASP.NET 2.0, AJAX, MS SQL Server 2005, IIS)
Extension of the controlling software avan.c with a cost analysis module to handle different cost factors for SPM GmbH Schwerin (ASP.NET 3.5)

Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

4 years

Schwerin, Germany

Software Developer / Head of IT Development, Lead Developer

TA Triumph-Adler AG

Design, implementation and maintenance of the network for TSS GmbH Schwerin
Development of all service applications for TA Triumph-Adler AG as part of the METRIX project: order entry and processing for the call center, order processing for technicians, processing, inventory, stock management, invoice dispatch, history, material ordering, etc.
Windows 2003 Small Business Server including MS Exchange Server 2003, MS SQL Server 2000, MS SQL Server 2005 Advanced Express Edition, Reporting Services 2000, Windows SharePoint Services 2.0, Windows Software Update Services, System Management Server, domain controllers, 200 clients/other devices, remote maintenance, ASP.NET 1.1 and migration to 2.0 including master page layouts

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Schwerin, Germany

BMC-Baumanagement & Controlling / Photo Porst

Network planning, installation, support
Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003, MS Exchange Server 2003, MS SQL Server 2000, domain controllers, 5-30 fixed and mobile clients, ISDN and DSL routers, remote maintenance

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Schwerin, Germany

Dr Maack + Partner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

Corporate identity and logo design
Web application - Flash + ActionScript, PHP, MySQL

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

Germany

State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LaGuS) - MV

Parental Allowance Calculator
Web application - Perl, MySQL

Jan 1995 - Dec 2003

9 years

Germany

Soldier for a Limited Term / Software Developer (Private Projects)

German Armed Forces

Developed numerous private web projects
HTML, PHP, MySQL, Flash 4/5, ActionScript, JavaScript, CSS

Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH & Co. KG

Developed a content management system to provide various content for passengers on ships, airplanes, and trains
ASP.NET 4.5, WebForms, MS SQL Server 2008 R2, various JavaScript frameworks, METRIX 5.3, Apache, Ubuntu Linux, PostgreSQL, SCRUM, OData

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, and Advertising.

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Advertising

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Operations, Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Product Development

Operations

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Project Management

Skills

Teamwork
Leadership Skills
Agility
Strategic Thinking
Communication

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

FH Wismar

Business Informatics · Wismar, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

Apprenticeship as IT specialist in application development · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Instructor Certificate (AEVO)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28

Experience in Manufacturing 22 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 19 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Netherlands)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Software Developer, Full Stack Developer / Self-Employed Software Developer, Software Developer / Head of IT Development, Lead Developer

Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Schwerin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Developer, Full Stack Developer / Self-Employed Software Developer, Software Developer / Head of IT Development, Lead Developer.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Fielmann AG, prodot GmbH, Head-on Solutions GmbH, RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, and Berenberg Bank.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Aerospace and Defense. Dirk also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations. Dirk also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Project Management.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk attended FH Wismar for Business Informatics.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 1 certificate: Instructor Certificate (AEVO).

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dirk?

Dirk's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.