Visual Studio Experts in Hamburg

• Building an AI & Data Consultancy Practice with the goal of helping European companies adopt Artificial Intelligence and modern data platforms
• End-to-end further development of a production system using modified coding agents (OpenCode). Tech stack: Kubernetes, Argo, Keycloak, Typescript, Grafana, GitOps, DevOps, Playwright
• Internal research project on the use of coding agents in the field of mathematical logic for creating formal models. Use of Cursor IDE and Codex, Codex CLI. Architecture design, quality control and refactoring, as well as writing code and tests. Repository (open source) available pre-launch
• Research on the role of mathematical logic as a formal language that connects IT and AI with business processes
• Project lead for collecting and deploying parking recommendations for rail vehicles with significant savings potential based on real-time data in a mobility and transport company
• Project lead for collecting and distributing process measurement points for real-time control in a mobility and transport company
• Deputy application owner for an app used for communication in the dispatching and provision of rail vehicles

• Reviewing functional and technical requirements from a testing perspective
• Creating test cases and automated tests to validate requirements
• Performing manual and automated functional, end-to-end, and regression tests
• Documenting test results and tracking defects
• Using models like GPT-4, BERT, and Hugging Face Transformers for automated test case generation, analysis of test results, and improving test coverage, including bias checks and security reviews
• Techs: MS Office, Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Tosca, stakeholder communication, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, PyTorch, LangChain.

Migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 and Exchange Online, as well as the introduction of a backup solution and an archiving solution. The goal was a secure, compliant, and high-performance modernization of the email and archiving infrastructure.

Responsibilities as IT PROJECT MANAGER: Overall project management and operational control / Ensuring adherence to costs and resources / Ensuring achievement of project objectives / Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and compliance guidelines, including ISMS, ITIL, and data protection regulations / Preparing and delivering management reports for the project sponsors and project committee / Coordinating interdisciplinary teams from Exchange, network, data protection, and IT security / Planning and executing the system migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 / Planning and executing the system migration from Exchange 2019 to Exchange Online / Planning and implementing a backup solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating an EU-wide tender for an archiving solution including market analysis with potential vendors / Planning and implementing an archiving solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating and preparing the necessary BAS notifications in the project context / Coordinating and aligning with stakeholders (e.g. business units, external service providers, and suppliers) for requirements definition and implementation

Technical environment: MS Exchange 2016, MS Exchange 2019, MS Exchange Online, MS Office, MS Planner, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams

• Development of ETL pipelines with Talend (7/ Enterprise)
• Development/adaptation of database schema/database functions (PostgreSQL)
• Development of GIT CI pipelines

Technologies: Talend Enterprise, Git, PostgreSQL, Dbeaver, SQL, PL-SQL, Liquibase

• Introduced test management with SolMan
• Implemented test automation with TOSCA
• Analyzed, created, and automated test cases
• Built regression test portfolio
• Stakeholder meetings and alignments
• Financial management

• Several projects in a police context
• Model and document police procedures/projects with Archimate (as-is/to-be) in the context of P20 (BKA)
• Create software architectures with microservices
• POC development with Springboot/Docker/Kubernetes
• Project size: 10 people
• Enterprise architecture management with Togaf and Archimate
• Backend software development Springboot
• DevOps with Kubernetes
• Implemented using: Java 17/21, Springboot 3, P20 architecture, Togaf, Archimate

• Creation of a platform where schools can run competitions to collect e-waste or old textiles
• Development of a shared PHP backend for administration by the client
• Connection of two separate WordPress sites via REST API
• Development of a custom WordPress theme with an extensive login area for students
• Setup of normally editable content pages using Elementor

• Development of modern web applications focusing on React and Next.js

• Implementation of e-commerce and business platforms for SMEs

• Analysis and optimization of software and data structures

• Design and development of custom IT solutions

• Structuring of data flows and system architectures

• Ongoing project work in web development and platform solutions

• Tax Advisor Platform with Client Portal and Admin System:

• Development of a web-based platform with an integrated client portal

• Implementation of a system solution including a website, admin panel, and client application

• Development of a role-based access system (admin / client)

• Implementation of document and invoice management

• Digitization of business processes

• Building high-performance frontend structures

• Integration of APIs and backend logic

• Coffee Business Platform with Admin System:

• Development of a web application for a café with administrative functions

• Implementation of internal workflows and user management

• Structuring of digital business processes

• Development of modern UI components with a focus on performance

• Shared Account Platform (Admin & Client Applications):

• Development of a scalable platform with separate applications for admins and users

• Implementation of a role-based access system

• Development of a modular frontend architecture with React and TypeScript

• Integration of API structures and data management

• Further development of the Android app "StarMoney"
• Major XML to Compose redesigns
• Introduction of new technologies and architecture
• Implementation of instant bank transfer
• Development following the agile Scrum process

• Successfully completed a 3.5 month data science course, earning the ‘Certified Data Scientist’ title from XDi, Germany (AZAV certified).
• Covered supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms.
• Covered natural language processing using Python.

• Carried out FEM simulations of a novel brushless externally excited synchronous motor with JMAG to reduce iron losses by 8%
• Developed MATLAB scripts to optimize the total loss profiles based on machine parameters
• Developed a Python-based GUI tool for calculating optimal motor design parameters
• Created Python scripts in JMAG to automate and improve simulation processes

• Migration of a case processing system with numerous interfaces to other systems from Spring and Activiti to a Java JEE application
• Further development into a cloud application
• Consulting, development, requirements analysis, specification and design
• Coordination with upstream and downstream systems
• Data modeling, programming and implementation
• Support with code reviews and ensuring clean code in the PL/SQL context
• Documentation in Confluence
• Troubleshooting PL/SQL applications including log analysis, session tracing and performance profiling
• Optimization and tuning measures in the PL/SQL environment
• Knowledge transfer and onboarding of new employees
• Use of Jira for task management, progress tracking and sprint planning

• Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
• Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
• Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
• Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
• Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
• Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
• Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)

• Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
• Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
• Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
• Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
• Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
• Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
• Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
• Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
• Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
• Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
• Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
• Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community