Microsoft SQL Server Experts in Dortmund

Task:

• Design and build a proof of concept (PoC) for a future-proof virtualization platform, taking secure system architectures into account
• Assess the current state of existing infrastructures and develop selection and evaluation criteria for the right OS virtualization platform
• Carry out the requirements analysis and then create and prioritize tickets in the ticket system
• Complete and continuously update a tool evaluation matrix based on PoC results
• Support team knowledge building through clear documentation of the approach and results in Confluence
• Enterprise analysis of existing hardware (creating different BoMs)

Technologies: Vmware, Vmware Aria Operations, Osism, Canonical OpenStack, FishOs, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Confluence, Alma

Development and evolutionary further development of a highly available, cloud-native microservice and integration architecture for dealer and retail processes in the Porsche Car Configurator.

Responsibilities

• Development of Java-/Kotlin-based backend, API, and integration components (Spring Boot)
• Integration of internal and external systems via REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, and AWS SQS (synchronous and asynchronous)
• Implementation of stable, high-performance communication and data flows in a cloud-native platform architecture
• Processing of structured data formats (JSON, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas) based on existing API patterns
• Performance optimization of distributed microservices with reduced response times and higher operational stability
• Technical tests (unit, integration, and API tests) as well as error analysis in production-like environments
• AWS Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and AWS CDK
• CI/CD automation (build, test, and deployment pipelines) with GitHub Actions
• AI-supported feature implementation (GitHub Copilot Agent)

Label: Kotlin, Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Protobuf, TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, CDK, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, JSON, PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers

• Complete greenfield rebuild across the whole stack — built AI-native: backend in Go and NestJS, PostgreSQL (CNPG) on K3s with GitOps/Terraform; frontend on Angular 22, zoneless.
• Orchestrated coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) across the entire lifecycle — architecture, implementation, testing, reviews, documentation — driven by Specification-Driven Development (SDD).
• “Bruno” — LLM commentator persona backed by RAG and MCP for a personality that stays consistent across all generations (match previews, post-match reports, his own virtual bets).

Angular 22 (zoneless, without Zone.js), Claude Code, Claude Code Skills, CNPG, Cursor, Design Tokens (Spec for Code), Docker, Gherkin, Git, GitLab, GitOps, Go, Google Gemini, Grafana, Hetzner Cloud, K3s, Keycloak, Kubernetes, Lighthouse, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP), NestJS, Node.js, NPM, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, RAG, REST, Specification-Driven Development (SDD), Structured Outputs, Terraform, TypeScript, Vitest

• Development of software and system support for RPG development.
• Development, optimization and maintenance of programs in RPG (RPG II to ILE Free Format).
• Performing integration tasks, data management as well as applying and managing system updates.
• User support and training to ensure smooth system operation.

• Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
• Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
• Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
• Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
• Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
• Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
• VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
• Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT

Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP

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

• Built a central monitoring solution to track the Business Central Job Queue in a multi-organization environment in Azure DevOps
• Integrated Azure Application Insights and Log Analytics for 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 status in real time
• Implemented an automated alerting workflow with Power Automate – when a job fails, a notification email is sent immediately
• Ensured transparency about the state of productive background processes during live operations

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

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

• New development of a web app to manage and configure counting devices for large events
• Technologies: .NET 10, C#, Blazor, MudBlazor, MySQL, Git

• Introduction of an MES system in pharmaceutical production.

• Support in replacing existing recipes by introducing an MES system.

• Focus on converting cleaning and manufacturing AKBs into MBRs.

• System environment: Werum PAS-X MES, GMP, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), XML

• Setting up and consulting a startup for organizational development (AI-supported)
• Vision and mission workshops
• Marketing roadmap and process design
• Development of sales processes (sales funnel, lead generation)
• Brand building and social media omnichannel strategies
• Content generation for audio, video, and posts (AI-supported)
• Agile consulting and SAFe implementation
• Atlassian consulting and setup of Confluence and Jira (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
• Setup of a podcast and video studio including live streaming setup
• Selection and implementation of hardware and software
• Website creation and brand building
• CMS implementation based on Typo3
• Consulting in sales, marketing, and social media
• Supporting companies in the efficient use of AI technologies
• Strategy development and consulting on implementing AI strategies
• Change management and supporting teams in AI adoption, including training
• Technical expertise in machine learning, data processing, and large language models (LLMs) like Llama, Claude, and OpenAI GPT
• Selection, fine-tuning, and integration of LLMs into business processes
• Consulting on ethics and governance for responsible AI use
• Conducting tailored training for executives and teams
• AI analysis of various large language models (Llama, OpenAI, Mistral)
• Creation and training of custom GPTs focused on organizational development (product vision, OKR, agile maturity)
• Development of a chatbot on agile maturity
• Development of an AI-generated survey to assess organizational agility
• Setup of local offline GPTs with a focus on data protection and GDPR compliance
• Conducting AI workshops for SMEs and mid-sized companies

• Teaching JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, NodeJS, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Express
• Designing and preparing lessons
• Classroom teaching and one-on-one coaching

• Designing the information security process based on ITIL 4
• Designing the ITIL 4 incident and change management processes
• Creating information security policies for the bank
• Support in the project for internal audit findings
• Advising on the setup of the bank's internal control systems (ICS)
• Advising on setting up ICS processes
• Advising and supporting security architecture and risk analysis of the existing IT landscape, including IT security architecture, data management, data compliance & physical security
• Advising and project leadership for the security concept of the bank's assets
• Advising and support in contracts with external service providers to meet the bank's regulatory (BAIT; MaRisk; DORA; NIS2; GDPR) and information security requirements
• Support in planning and implementing a SOC/SIEM and risk management
• Support for the spam email team in analyzing and handling incidents

• Built up the finance department after company start-up
• Implemented JD Edwards and SAP Concur
• Responsible for accounting and controlling with a team of 12 employees in the Netherlands and Germany
• Prepared annual financial statements including data preparation and coordination with auditors for audits
• Reported to the CFO, CEO and COO
• Networked and improved collaboration with external and internal partners
• Created budgets and forecasts
• Implemented new financial and invoice processing software
• Managed and controlled projects
• Optimized processes

• Implementation of various interfaces for subsystems and connection to external devices (cameras, scanners, digital lockers)
• Development of various interfaces in the used cars area
• Realization of various prototypes
• Support in UI/UX and data analytics
• Development of frontend and backend solutions
• Kubernetes migration
• Building CI/CD pipelines
• Communication with the business unit and technical design of new solutions
• Cross-team alignment and coordination within the team
• Overview of the entire technology stack and related systems
• Documentation, preparation, and conducting of reviews
• Supporting the team and coordinating releases and key milestones