Nico Blum-Freelance IT Consultant · Software Engineer
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Freelance Software Engineer & Technical Consultant
Brain Appeal GmbH
Project: Frontend relaunch Campus Events
- Technical responsibility for the design and step-by-step implementation of the frontend relaunch of an existing event management platform, in close coordination with product and business teams.
- As-is analysis and stakeholder interviews as the basis for the target picture and the evaluation of possible solution approaches.
- Building a modular, extensible frontend architecture with a clear separation between theming and template structure - the basis for independent further development of individual areas.
- Implementation in parallel with the existing frontend for a low-risk, gradual transition without interrupting operations.
Technologies: PHP, Symfony 7, Bootstrap 5, CSS, JavaScript
Freelance Software Engineer & Technical Consultant
Self-employed
Consulting and development for companies in web and cloud projects, from technical analysis to productive implementation.
Product Development
Leki Art
SVG generator for custom wooden boxes
- Development of an SVG generator for custom-made wooden boxes with precise SVG exports that can be processed directly.
- Practical use of AI-supported development approaches for fast exploration and implementation, including a critical view of their limits in production-like scenarios.
Focus: Custom web application, SVG generation, AI-supported development, quality assurance
Independent Product Development
Konfidoo
- Concept, development, and operation of my own multi-tenant form builder and CMS.
- Building a microservice architecture with separate services for authentication, configuration, and content management.
- Full responsibility for architecture, development, and operations across backend services and multiple Angular frontends.
Technologies: Angular, NestJS, MongoDB, Nx, Kubernetes, Cypress, Jest, GitHub Actions
Senior Full-Stack Developer & Scrum Master
SAP SE
- Development and scaling of complex business applications in an international agile environment.
- Backend development and system integration, as well as data analysis when working with complex, distributed business data.
- Implementation of cloud and data strategies on Google Cloud Platform and Cloud Foundry, including CI/CD automation, microservice architectures, and data analytics solutions.
- Building scalable frontend architectures for international enterprise applications.
- Promoting collaboration and process quality in globally distributed Scrum teams as Scrum Master.
- Use and evaluation of generative AI in the context of modern software development and internal business applications.
Technologies and methods: TypeScript, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, Angular, NestJS, TypeORM, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Foundry, SAP BTP, HANA DB, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Cypress, Jest, Data Analytics, Generative AI, Scrum
Senior Lead Software Engineer
bitExpert AG
- Started my career as a Software Engineer after my bachelor’s thesis on developing a resource planning software solution, later promoted to Senior Lead Software Engineer with responsibility for architecture, planning, technical implementation, and leading small development teams.
- Implemented custom web and business applications for clients in IT, automotive, food, clothing, medical technology, and other industries.
- Applied modern architecture and development practices such as Domain Driven Design, Test Driven Development, Event Sourcing, and Microservices.
- Developed cloud infrastructure and deployment concepts in complex projects.
Technologies and methods: PHP, Node.js, Java, ExtJS, Angular, MySQL, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Domain Driven Design, Test Driven Development, Event Sourcing, Microservices
Self-employed side business
Freiberuflicher Entwickler
- Developed and maintained web-based projects for small businesses and private clients, with end-to-end project responsibility from concept and design through development to launch.
- Built solid hands-on experience in requirements gathering, direct customer communication, project management, and operating small web projects.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Joomla, TYPO3, SilverStripe
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
With over fifteen years of experience in software development, I support companies as a freelance technical consultant and software engineer with the architecture, development, and modernization of complex web and cloud applications. Through my experience as a developer, Scrum Master, and consultant, I look at technical and business requirements from different perspectives. I bridge the gap between business and technology and use that to develop architectures and products that work in practice and create lasting value.
With my collaborative and pragmatic way of working, I keep a clear focus on solutions that are effective and sustainable. Strategy and execution belong together for me: architecture, implementation, and technical support come from a single source. I use generative AI in a targeted way for analysis, development, and automation. Clear requirements, business context, as well as structured reviews and iterative improvements ensure fast and reliable results.
Skills
- Technical Consulting
- Software Architecture
- Full-Stack Development
- Web And Cloud Applications
- Generative Ai
- Application Integration
- Agile Processes
- Ci/Cd Automation
- End-To-End Testing
- Data Analysis
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Education
Mannheim University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science · Computer Science · Mannheim, Germany · 1.7
Technical Vocational College, Johannes Gutenberg School
Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences · Engineering · Heidelberg, Germany · 1.5
BASF IT Services GmbH
IT Specialist in System Integration (IHK) · System Integration · Ludwigshafen, Germany · 92 %
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