Azure Application Insights Experts in Germany

Architected and maintained data products for renewable energy operations, covering wind turbine, grid-meter, and weather data. Built scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Databricks using Delta Lake (bronze/silver/gold layers) and processed data in various formats, including structured and semi-structured data. Contributed to a data quality framework supporting table and column documentation, outlier detection, and completeness metrics across all datasets within a data product. In addition, implemented a DORA KPI Databricks dashboard used across all data products. Optimized CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps to streamline deployment across development, test, and production environments.

Technology stack: Azure Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Lake, APIs, Dremio, Azure DevOps, YAML, Git, Databricks Workflows, Application Insights, Terraform, OpenAI API, Codex, LLM-assisted workflows

Building an observability and alerting solution for Business Central Job Queue Monitoring

• Built a central monitoring solution to monitor the Business Central Job Queue in a multi-organization environment in Azure DevOps
• Integrated Azure Application Insights and Log Analytics for the structured collection and analysis of job runtimes and error events
• Developed KQL queries for targeted analysis of failed jobs and detection of error patterns
• Connected Grafana and Power BI to visualize operational metrics and job statuses in real time
• Implemented an automated alerting workflow with Power Automate – an email notification is triggered immediately when a job fails
• Ensured transparency into the status of productive background processes during ongoing operations

Result: Full transparency into failed Business Central jobs · Significant reduction in response time through automated email alerting · Stable foundation for the proactive operation of productive background processes

Technologies: Azure DevOps | Application Insights | Log Analytics | KQL | Grafana | Power Automate | Power BI | Business Central | Azure Monitor

Clients: CARIAD, AUDI AG

• Built and deployed enterprise MLOps pipelines using Azure Machine Learning and Databricks. Reduced model release cycles by 95 percent, from four weeks to two days, through automated CI CD workflows.
• Delivered cloud native DevOps platforms for ADAS programs using Azure data services, Kubernetes, and Terraform based infrastructure provisioning.
• Designed high availability architectures with automated failover. Cut system downtime by 85 percent for mission critical energy trading platforms.
• Developed and integrated AI agents and enterprise chatbots using LangChain, AutoGPT, and GPT models. Enabled autonomous workflows and decision driven automation.
• Reduced cloud infrastructure spend by 40 percent through autoscaling strategies, spot instance usage, and policy driven resource governance across Azure and AWS.
• Partnered with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Product Managers, and executive stakeholders to deliver large scale automotive and energy solutions.
• Implemented GitOps driven CI CD pipelines supporting automotive software delivery for over 500 engineers across distributed product teams.
• Designed and operated Kubernetes platforms on Azure AKS. Improved deployment stability and reduced rollback events by 70 percent.
• Implemented observability and monitoring stacks using Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor. Achieved 99.9 percent service availability targets.

• Led and coordinated consumption and price calculations for gas and electricity forecasts to ensure accurate and reliable price determination
• Implemented modern .NET 7-based microservices and Web APIs in an Azure environment using Azure App Service, Azure Storage and Azure Service Bus
• Created and managed infrastructure in Azure using Terraform, including resource provisioning and the automation of deployment processes
• Developed and maintained Azure DevOps pipelines to optimize build, test and release workflows
• Optimized data management with SQL Server and ensured seamless integration across all services
• Developed the frontend with Angular 16, TypeScript, CSS, HTML and Kendo UI to provide an intuitive and engaging user interface

• Further development and maintenance of a complex sales platform with a focus on digital closing processes, customer portal interactions, and document generation for financial and insurance products
• Development and maintenance of microservices with Spring Boot 3 and Kotlin
• Frontend development with Angular 20 for displaying products, applications, and documents
• Execution of end-to-end tests with Playwright and integration tests with WireMock
• Creation and optimization of Quartz jobs and CronJobs
• Refactoring of the security configuration in a multi-realm Keycloak setup with a custom filter chain, permission evaluator, and factory routing
• Creation of dynamic emails with Thymeleaf
• Extensive error analysis with Application Insights, Log Analytics, and direct SQL debugging
• Introduction of a dynamically controlled security architecture with flexible token handling depending on path and realm
• Stabilization and clear structuring of the closing process for complex product models
• Significantly improved maintainability and readability of the code through modular refactorings
• Higher test stability and depth through combined use of Playwright, WireMock, and integration tests
• Targeted performance optimization through analysis of Hibernate statistics, query tuning, and use of SQL execution plans
• Technologies used: Java 21, Kotlin, Spring Boot 3, Angular, TypeScript, REST API, JSON, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Liquibase, Keycloak, OAuth2, GitHub Actions, Testcontainers, Azure Application Insights, Thymeleaf, Tilt, Microsoft SQL Server

• Further development and partial new development of a distributed cloud application for providing data in energy trading
• Independent implementation of the infrastructure (IaC)
• Creation of automated CI/CD pipelines, containers, REST APIs, and Lambdas
• Continuous cost and performance optimization
• Collaboration in an international Scrum team and with experts in energy trading
• Technologies: C#/ASP.NET Core; EF Core; PostgreSQL; Terraform/AWS CloudFormation; HTTP; REST/Web API; Swagger/OpenAPI; Azure DevOps; Rider; VS Code; git; Docker; AWS (S3, EC2, Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, Secrets Manager, VPCs, ALB/NLB, RDS, Cloudwatch, AWS CLI, Amazon MQ); Redis; OAuth; OpenID Connect
• Languages: C#; TypeScript; HCL; Docker; Bash; PowerShell; YML; JSON

• Responsible for the 5-head development team and Scrum + DevOps approach
• Designed and implemented the cloud architecture for the application landscape
• Lead development for the user management on Azure Cloud using .NET 8/C#
• Development for the user management frontend using React (TypeScript)
• Technologies: Azure AD, Functions, Storage, CosmosDB, Service Bus, AKS, Monitor, Pipelines, Key Vault, MSSQL, Bicep, App Service, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Cost Management
• Backend: .NET/C#; Frontend: Angular (TypeScript)
• Unit testing: NUnit, xUnit, Moq
• CI & CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
• DevOps & IaC: Bicep, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
• Security & Compliance: ISO 27001, DevSecOps
• Software development approach: Scrum, SAFe, Kanban

• Fullstack development based on Next.js and TypeScript
• Development and optimization of geospatial database queries for PostgreSQL/PostGIS
• Visualization of geospatial data using Mapbox
• Design and execution of load tests and performance optimizations
• Code reviews and documentation tasks
• Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, React, Zod, tRPC, Storybooks, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MicroORM, Knex, Material UI, Mapbox, BullMQ, Jest, Playwright, Artillery.io, K6, Sentry, Figma, GitLab, Grafana, GTFS

• Redesign of the “Hessian Platform for Migration and Refugees”
• Technologies: C#, .NET 8.0, ASP.NET WebAPI, Blazor
• Architecture principles: Domain Driven Design, Mediator Pattern, Outbox Pattern, IOSP, Clean Code
• Methodologies: SCRUM, coaching, team lead

Projects:

Project: RWE – Development of a company-wide Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (CITADEL) Role: Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect / Zero Trust Architect Company: RWE AG Description: Concept and implementation of the strategic CITADEL cybersecurity target architecture at RWE, based on the Zero Trust architecture principle and aligned with regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001 and company-wide security governance policies. The goal was to build a measurable, auditable and scalable security architecture with a strong focus on Identity Governance, compliance transparency and operational manageability. Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Zero Trust architecture design: Developed a company-wide Zero Trust reference architecture (Identity, Device, Network, Application, Data) including trust zones, control points and enforcement mechanisms according to NIS2.
• Identity & Access Governance (IGA): Designed and introduced IGA governance structures including role models, recertification processes, segregation of duties (SoD) and lifecycle management for identities and access.
• Security governance & KPIs: Defined and implemented security KPIs and metrics to manage Zero Trust maturity, identity risks and compliance at the management level.
• Compliance & reporting: Built standardized compliance reports and dashboards to support internal audits, external assessments and regulatory evidence (e.g. NIS2).
• Architecture & stakeholder alignment: Worked closely with Enterprise Architecture, IT operations and business units to integrate the CITADEL architecture into existing IT and security landscapes.
• Strategic security consulting: Advised programs and projects on Zero Trust compliance, identity centricity and regulatory requirements in the energy and critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environment. Technologies & Methods: Zero Trust Architecture, NIS2, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), IAM, RBAC, SoD, Entra ID, SailPoint, Zscaler, Terraform / IaC, Policy as Code, security KPIs, compliance reporting, NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security Architecture, governance frameworks, risk & control management

Project: Scalable AI Workbench Platform on Microsoft Azure Role: Cloud Architect & Engineer Company: Siemens Energy Description: Design, development and operation of a secure, modular cloud infrastructure to support Data Science, Machine Learning and AI applications for various engineering teams at Siemens Energy. Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Cloud architecture: Designed and implemented an Infrastructure-as-Code solution (Terraform) for automated provisioning of Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, networking, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry).
• Developer portal: Used Backstage with custom frontend and backend plugins (Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, PostgreSQL, Container Apps) to enable self-service and empower developers, data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
• Role-based access control: Implemented Azure RBAC to grant targeted access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Contributor, Reader) to engineering groups (e.g. AI Engineers) for relevant resources.
• Data platform engineering: Built and configured a multi-layered storage landscape (Raw, Curated, Vector data), including automated container creation and access control for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
• DevOps integration: Integrated with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring and compliance.
• Security & compliance: Implemented Private Endpoints, network policies and Managed Identities to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align the cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements and drive digital transformation at Siemens Energy. Technologies: Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Private Endpoints, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Backstage, Node.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, Python (automation), Git

• Extended the document management system with a standard CMIS (Content Management Interoperability Services) interface
• Implemented CMIS core services like navigation, access rights, search, CRUD operations, and versioning in Java
• Implemented based on RESTful / OpenAPI services
• Delivered as a fat-jar and native container image
• Deployed on-premises and serverlessly as an Azure Container Application using Terraform
• Improved team autonomy through infrastructure engineering and short feedback loops
• Established observability with OpenTelemetry, Azure Monitor, and Azure Logic Apps
• Introduced Terraform and trunk-based development processes
• Ensured quality with BDD tests in C# using SpecFlow and Testcontainers
• Created Azure DevOps pipeline integration tests
• Introduced cloud deployment processes
• Trained staff in cloud and Terraform

• Release Management
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Scrum
• SAFe

• Leading an eight-member team with a focus on actively promoting an agile mindset
• Supporting the introduction of Scrum within the team
• Planning, designing, and implementing the macro architecture of a distributed system landscape
• Documenting self-contained systems, microservices, and legacy applications
• Integrating third-party software components
• Special attention to scalability and reliability
• Ensuring traceable processes through event sourcing
• Developing multiple ASP.NET and Blazor applications in C# using .NET 5 to 8
• Applying strategic methods from Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Decoupling modules using the Mediator pattern (MediatR) and CQRS
• Continuously ensuring code quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Conducting code reviews via pull requests and pair programming
• Optimizing data storage and access with MS SQL Server, Redis, and EF Core
• Reducing costs and wait times through caching and automatic scaling
• Implementing background jobs using Hangfire
• Developing and integrating REST APIs
• Integrating RabbitMQ and NServiceBus for communication between systems
• Securing various REST APIs and web UIs with OAuth2/SAML/SSO and JWTs
• Developing cross-team technology standards
• Introducing architecture methods in agile teams
• Applying software craftsmanship and Extreme Programming (XP) principles
• Ensuring software quality according to ISO 25010 standards
• Implementing DevSecOps practices
• Migrating various legacy on-premises applications (Azure Stack & IIS) to Azure Cloud
• Modernizing existing application (from .NET Framework 3 & 4)
• Leading containerization with Docker and subsequent migration to Kubernetes
• Introducing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring production systems using Serilog, Prometheus, Grafana, and Application Insights
• On-call duty and implementing automated error detection
• Analyzing and fixing issues in production as 3rd level support
• Coaching and upskilling working students, interns, and other developers
• Designing and delivering internal training sessions
• Conducting event storming and user story mapping sessions
• Supporting the product owner with technical matters
• Optimizing workflows in Azure DevOps Services
• Requirements engineering in cooperation with relevant business units and domain experts

• The objective was to create a solution to improve intralogistics in Mercedes factories as part of the MO360 production ecosystem
• Lighthouse project together with Microsoft (cloud architecture) and Alexander Thamm (data engineering)
• Visualization and analysis of live data to improve logistics processes
• Prediction of delivery movements, monitoring of facilities and delivery orders, and creation of corresponding alerts
• Provision of live dashboards for control centers, suppliers, and management
• Design and development of the web and frontend architecture
• Development of UI components and processing and visualization of real-time data streams
• Development of DevOps strategies
• Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, React, NestJS, NextJS, Azure Cloud (Container, Digital Twins, Databricks, SQL, Application Insights, Event Hubs), SCRUM, Git, Azure DevOps, Python