Stefan Pöter-Managing Director
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Experience
Managing Director
ootb automation GmbH
- Sales of scalable automation applications in the field of machine control
Freelancer
Freelancer
Development of applications in the field of automation/machine control for industrial and embedded hardware and real-time operating systems using C/C++17/20/23, Rust, Golang, and POSIX interfaces with CMake, Meson, and YOCTO
Implementation of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Modbus/TCP, and MQTT
CI/CD using Microsoft Azure, GitLab, and Jenkins with Docker containers
Development of interfaces between automation systems and HMI systems using HTTP/WebSockets, Modbus/TCP, and MQTT
Development of user interfaces with JavaScript/TypeScript
IEC61131 automation applications
Software Developer
Pöter Steuerungstechnik
Working in the family business
Planning and creating electrical circuits
Software development for automation applications with C/C++ and IEC61131
Design and implementation of human-machine interfaces
Commissioning of electrical switchgear
Lecturer
VHS
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Web Developer
Web2Get GmbH
- Setup, customization, and maintenance of an OS Commerce web shop
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Education, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Operations, and Sales.
Skills
- C/C++
- Rust
- Golang
- Javascript
- Typescript
- Node.Js
- Iec 61131/En
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Education
Technical University of Dortmund
Diploma in Computer Science, focus on Embedded Systems, minor in Business Informatics · Computer Science · Dortmund, Germany · 2.7
Albert Schweizer Gymnasium
University entrance qualification, advanced courses: Computer Science, Mathematics · Marl, Germany · 3.0
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Stefan is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Stefan has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 2 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Freelancer, Software Developer.
Stefan's most recent position is Managing Director at ootb automation GmbH.
In recent years, Stefan has worked for ootb automation GmbH and Freelancer.
Stefan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Information Technology.
Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations. Stefan also has some experience in Sales.
Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.
Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Sales.
Stefan holds a Master in Computer Science from Technical University of Dortmund.
The availability of Stefan needs to be confirmed.
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