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Markus Gritsch-Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

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Oberschneiding, Germany

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Jan 2025 - Present
Munich, Germany
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Founder & Full-Stack Software Engineer

Stealth Startup

Position Summary
Founder & Full-Stack Software Engineer at Stealth Startup
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development
  • GPU-Layer Perceptual Privacy (Independent research / prototype)
  • Researched CPU -> GPU render pipelines (Metal/Vulkan/DX, OS compositor)
  • Designed a frame-interception layer between apps/CPU/GPU, closing the gap where encryption protects data but not perception
  • Built a messenger-style simulator to define pixel-level policies (collapse/mask/overlay) and validated the approach with a first demo: GPU-layer native in-app ad blocking
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
Baden, Switzerland

Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

DECTRIS

Position Summary
Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer at DECTRIS
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed an integrated software suite analyzing X-ray electron beamline data
  • Directed technical strategy and system architecture for web app, backend, and IoT device
  • Streamlined the tech stack for faster delivery of high quality features
  • Cultivated a learning environment, enhancing team technical skills and proficiency
  • MVP for improved data management and collaboration in scientific research
Jan 2018 - Jun 2020
Munich, Germany

Software Engineer & Architect (Full Stack)

Münchener Hypothekenbank

Position Summary
Software Engineer & Architect (Full Stack) at Münchener Hypothekenbank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Finance
Information Technology
  • Led a lighthouse project to enable digital transformation in real estate finance
  • Developed a web-based application reflecting the entire loan origination process
  • Implemented a real-time calculation pipeline to determine crucial figures fully autonomously
  • Transformed slow work routines into smart, decision-supported collaborative workflows
  • Boosted onboarding experience of new users through reactive cross-application interactions
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Regensburg, Germany

Founder, Lead Software Engineer & Architect

Millipede

Position Summary
Founder, Lead Software Engineer & Architect at Millipede
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed assistant technologies to enable self-determination in the digital world using Electron, Aries, Karaf, GraphQL, and Vert.x
  • Created an API for third-party utilization with REST, Vert.x, and GraphQL
  • Automated local and remote backend deployment (Cloud Sync) using Docker and Kitematic
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Oberschneiding, Germany

Software Engineer

Privacy Enhancing Technology

Position Summary
Software Engineer at Privacy Enhancing Technology
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed a cloud synchronization application focusing on security and storage abstraction using Spring, Spring-Social, SQL, JPA, Hibernate, NoSQL, and Neo4J
  • Implemented distributed communication and coordination middleware with native file system integration using Vert.x and JClouds
  • Created a browser extension to embed a secure sharing context into arbitrary digital environments using Vert.x, Restlet, and JAX-RS
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

Software Engineer

Azureus

Position Summary
Software Engineer at Azureus
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Researched and developed improvements for P2P applications using Java, OSGi (Felix, Equinox), RPC, Maven, Restlet, and JAX-RS
  • Improved P2P-based (BitTorrent) data transfer models with client/server architectures and modularized applications
  • Modernized user interfaces using PureMVC, Robotlegs, Flex, ActionScript, and Air
  • Refactored large, complex applications to share a modularization concept for P2P and DHT (Kademlia)
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Neutraubling, Germany

Software Engineer

KRONES

Position Summary
Software Engineer at KRONES
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed a real-time image and pattern recognition system from scratch using MATLAB, Qt, and C/C++
  • Improved labeling equipment to avoid cutting marks on PET bottle badges, achieving a recognition rate of 8 m/s and processing 50,000 badges per hour

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Information Technology
Manufacturing
Banking and Finance
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Finance, and Research and Development.

Information Technology
Product Development
Finance
Research and Development
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Summary

A full-stack polyglot software developer with over fifteen years of experience leading, architecting, and implementing software solutions across web, mobile, and desktop environments.

He has an untameable talent for learning and testing new technologies and practices, developing approaches to tackle challenging problems while delivering superior code and product quality.

He is an agile and programmatic thinker who utilizes and enforces best practices and metrics, is comfortable choosing the best tool for every job, and refines and adopts new processes based on the product's needs. He is a highly knowledgeable and experienced hard worker, especially when utilizing open source technology within a software project.

A leader by nature, he is a valuable addition to any development team that shares his mentality, stack, and traits. He appreciates a complementary team in which everyone can develop their full potential and support one another when things don't go as planned to find a solution together.

Skills

  • Fe: Typescript, React, Rsc, Nextjs, Ark, Panda, Tailwind
  • Be: Typescript, Dynamodb
  • Iot: Rust
  • Ci: Github Actions, Docker
  • Cloud: Aws, S3, Lambda
  • Distributed Architectures
  • P2p, Dht (Kademlia)
  • Matlab
  • Qt
  • C/C++
  • Distributed Network Protocols
  • Edge Computing Architectures
  • It Security, Access Control
  • Cryptographic Systems, Trust Systems
  • Reverse-Engineering Computer Programs

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 2000 - Jun 2005

University of Applied Science (Regensburg)

Computer Science · Regensburg, Germany

Focal areas of focus: Distributed networks and computer systems

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Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Information Technology 4.5 y
Avg length 1 y 3 m
Longest experience 2 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Full-Stack Software Engineer, Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer, Software Engineer & Architect (Full Stack)
Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Frequently asked questions

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Markus is based in Oberschneiding, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

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

Markus has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Full-Stack Software Engineer, Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer, Software Engineer & Architect (Full Stack).

Markus's most recent position is Founder & Full-Stack Software Engineer at Stealth Startup.

In recent years, Markus has worked for Stealth Startup and DECTRIS.

Markus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Finance. Markus also has some experience in Research and Development.

Markus has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Manufacturing.

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.

Markus holds a Master in Computer Science from University of Applied Science (Regensburg).

Markus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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