Simon Brunner-Software Developer

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Experience
Software Developer
FreiburgRESIST
- Requirements analysis and design with users, collecting user stories
- Architectural design for integrating a simulation module into the overall system
- UI/UX design of the user interface
- Funded by the BMBF
Software Developer
ESCAPE PRO
- Requirements analysis and validation of results with users
- Further development of the micro- and macroscopic models in the simulation core (Java)
- Performance optimization of the simulation (Java)
- Improvement of the UI/UX of the desktop application (Java, Swing)
- Funded by the BMBF
Java Software Developer
accu:rate GmbH
- Development and optimization of simulation software in Java
- Designing, implementing, and improving mathematical algorithms
- Planning, architecture, and coordination of software development
- Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git, Gradle, TeamCity)
- Conducting code reviews and quality assurance using JUnit and TDD
- Release and version management, as well as technical documentation
- Analyzing and integrating new technology trends into ongoing projects
- Maintenance and modernization of existing software systems
- Collaborating on research projects (e.g., connecting BIM/IFC to the simulator)
Software Developer
BEYOND
- Development of an IFC converter to the internal project format of the simulation software (C#)
- Extension of the simulation core to process three-dimensional building data
- Implementation of a 3D visualization to display simulation results (Java, libGDX, GLSL)
- Funded by the BMDV based on a resolution by the German Bundestag
Java Software Developer
accu:rate GmbH
- Working student in software development
- Further development of software for pedestrian flow simulation (Java)
- Creating unit and integration tests (JUnit)
- Requirements analysis and design of new features and software components
- Conducting code reviews and quality assurance using JUnit and TDD
- Refactoring and maintenance of the legacy codebase
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Experienced in Information Technology and Construction.
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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.
Summary
I help companies develop high-performance, maintainable Java backends with Spring Boot. My focus is on clean architecture, test automation, and sustainable code.
With my experience in simulation technology, I bring strong analytical thinking and a deep technical understanding of complex systems.
Skills
Backend Development
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Rest Apis
- Jpa/Hibernate
- Sql
Build & Ci/Cd
- Maven
- Gradle
- Teamcity
- Git
- Github
Testing & Qa
- Junit
- Arch Unit
- Tdd
- Code Reviews
- Clean Code
- Design Patterns
Agile Software Development
- Extreme Programming (Xp)
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Pair Programming
Other
- Requirements Analysis
- Java Swing
- Javafx
- Libgdx
- Glsl
- C#
- Groovy
- Refactoring
- Technical Documentation
Languages
Education
Technical University of Munich
Master of Science · Computer Science: Games Engineering · Munich, Germany
Technical University of Munich
Bachelor of Science · Computer Science: Games Engineering · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Spring Boot Framework
GFU
The Birth of a New BIM Standard: From PED 2018 to 2023, New Parameters and Workflows "Going Live" for Everyone
Collective Dynamics
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Simon is based in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Simon speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Simon has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Developer, Java Software Developer.
Simon's most recent position is Software Developer at FreiburgRESIST.
In recent years, Simon has worked for FreiburgRESIST, ESCAPE PRO, accu:rate GmbH, and BEYOND.
Simon is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Construction.
Simon is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Simon also has some experience in Research and Development.
Simon has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Construction.
Simon has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.
Simon holds a Master in Computer Science: Games Engineering from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Computer Science: Games Engineering from Technical University of Munich.
Simon has 3 certificates. These include: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 4.0, Spring Boot Framework, The Birth of a New BIM Standard: From PED 2018 to 2023, and New Parameters and Workflows "Going Live" for Everyone.
The availability of Simon needs to be confirmed.
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