Tobias Waggoner - Lead Architect / Senior Developer

Q: Where is Tobias based?

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

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

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

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Lead Architect / Senior Developer at Deutsche Bahn / Systel GmbH .

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

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Deutsche Bahn / Systel GmbH , RWE Supply & Trading (Algo Trading) , Siemens Healthineers (Advanced Therapies) , Siemens Healthineers (Somaris X) , and RWE Contract Manager .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Transportation , and Healthcare . Tobias also has some experience in Energy and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Operations . Tobias also has some experience in Project Management and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Transportation , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Product Development .

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Heßles, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 7 months

Lead Architect / Senior Developer

Deutsche Bahn / Systel GmbH

Design and lead development of a reactive, highly scalable supervision module
Created a highly available, distributed solution for real-time visualization of critical system states
Optimized operational stability and responsiveness
Technologies: architecture, C#, .NET, Kafka, microservices, AWS, Next.js, React

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

7 months

DevOps Consultant & Trainer

Deutsche Bahn / Systel GmbH

Technical consulting and coordination for the migration of the internal IP telephony solution
Acted as interface between vendors and internal teams for on-time implementation of technical requirements
Technologies: AI integration, consulting, DevOps, Azure DevOps, Git, Copilot, ChatGPT, C#, Next.js

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Senior Developer / DevOps Engineer

RWE Supply & Trading (Algo Trading)

Further developed the service-oriented real-time trading environment
Optimized DevOps pipelines and expanded diagnostics (Elasticsearch, Grafana)
Improved system performance and scalability in a low-latency environment
Technologies: AWS, C#, .NET, React, Elasticsearch, Azure DevOps, Grafana, Kibana, Docker

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year

DevOps Consultant & Trainer

Siemens Healthineers (Advanced Therapies)

Strategically modernized the development landscape to eliminate technical debt
Migrated from TFS to Azure DevOps/Git and rebuilt CI/CD pipelines
Introduced AI-based developer tools (Copilot, ChatGPT) to boost team productivity
Technologies: AI integration, consulting, DevOps, Azure DevOps, Git, Copilot, ChatGPT, C#, Next.js

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

DevOps Enabler & Consultant

Siemens Healthineers (Somaris X)

Consulted and supported the migration of the central build pipeline to Microsoft Azure
Automated and optimized processes to increase efficiency for globally distributed developers
Trained teams in modern DevOps practices
Technologies: consulting, DevOps, Azure, CI/CD, PowerShell, .NET, C#, automation

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

7 months

Lead Architect / Business Analyst

RWE Contract Manager

Led the redevelopment of the central contract management system
Migrated a legacy application to a containerized microservices architecture
Ensured the platform was future-proof and extensible
Technologies: Architecture, requirements analysis, .NET, Blazor, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka

Nov 2019 - May 2020

7 months

Senior Software Architect

SAP Flexpay (SAP AG)

Designed and built a new payment solution for SAP customers
Prepared the architecture for cloud deployment with a focus on reliability, security, and monitoring
Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, Vue.js, Cloud Foundry, microservices, Postgres

Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

6 months

Technical Project Manager

Otto COM+

Managed all technical aspects of replacing the central contact center platform
Focused on quality assurance and meeting milestones
Integrated AI and automation components
Technologies: Project management, architecture, cloud, SIP, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure

Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

9 months

Interim Team Lead / Software Architect

Stylelounge.de

Provided technical leadership to scale an e-commerce portal
Optimized the architecture for high load with over 1,000 Docker containers
Handled billions of database updates per month
Technologies: Scalability, architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, Node.js, TypeScript, microservices, GCP

Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 7 months

Product Manager

Contextor (SAP) / Sogedes

Led strategy for an RPA project to launch a workflow automation product
Built internal structures and provided technical consulting for large projects
Focused on automation and chatbots
Technologies: Product management, RPA, automation, consulting, JavaScript, Node.js, Microsoft Azure

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, and Retail.

Information Technology

Transportation

Energy

Healthcare

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Product Development

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Summary

Since my first lines of code in 1983, my passion for technology has never waned, leading me through diverse roles from developer to CTO at international corporations and agile startups. My technical foundation is highly available cloud and microservice architectures.

Since 2022, I have been deeply focused on the practical application of generative AI. I believe our industry is on the brink of a transformational shift. I want to help my clients effectively leverage the resulting opportunities with innovative yet pragmatic technology solutions.

Skills

Devops & Automation: Expert; Ci/Cd Pipelines, Build Automation, Azure Devops, Configuration Management, Ansible, Containerization, Docker/Kubernetes, Elk Stack, Github Actions, Mlops, Kafka, Rabbitmq
System Architecture: Advanced; Soa & Microservices, Reactive Systems, High Availability
Agile Methods: Advanced; Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, Scrum Master, Scrumban
Artificial Intelligence (Ai): Llms, Rag, Fine-Tuning, Agents, Automation, Education, Ethics, Safety, Cursor.Ai, Windsurf, Copilot, Cline, Langchain, Claude 3.X, Gpt-4x, Gpt-Ox, Mistral, Gemini 2.X
Extended Reality (Xr): Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Meta Quest, Xr-Enhanced Education
Full Stack .Net: Expert; C#, .Net Core, Xr/Game Development (Unity), Signalr, Ef, Mvc, Web Api, Linq, Blazor, Fluxor, Azure Services
Python & Ai Dev: Advanced
Full Stack Javascript: Practical Experience; Js/Ts, Full Stack, Node.Js, React, State Management, Express.Js, Angular, Vue.Js, Next.Js
Teaching: Tech Tutorials, School Projects
Ai Vision & Strategy: Advanced; Ai Governance, Strategic Planning, Ai Integration, Business Alignment, Ai Performance Optimization, Decision-Making Frameworks, Risk Assessment, Scalability Strategies, Privacy, Policy, Innovation
Team & Tech Change Management: Practical Experience; Stakeholder Collaboration, Cross-Functional Teams, Agile Implementation, Workflow Redesign, Training Programs, Remote Team Dynamics, Transition Strategies, Mentorship & Coaching, Impact Evaluation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1997 - Jun 2004

Fernuniversität Hagen

Bachelor · Economics · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1994 - Jun 1997

Berufsakademnie Stuttgart

Diploma · Business Informatics · Stuttgart, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Information Technology 4.5 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 1 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Lead Architect / Senior Developer, DevOps Consultant & Trainer, Senior Developer / DevOps Engineer

Main industries Information Technology, Transportation, Energy

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Tobias based?

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

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

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

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Architect / Senior Developer, DevOps Consultant & Trainer, Senior Developer / DevOps Engineer.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Lead Architect / Senior Developer at Deutsche Bahn / Systel GmbH.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Deutsche Bahn / Systel GmbH, RWE Supply & Trading (Algo Trading), Siemens Healthineers (Advanced Therapies), Siemens Healthineers (Somaris X), and RWE Contract Manager.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Transportation, and Healthcare. Tobias also has some experience in Energy and Retail.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations. Tobias also has some experience in Project Management and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Transportation, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development.

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Bachelor in Economics from Fernuniversität Hagen.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tobias?

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