Software Architecture
iSAQB certified software architect with experience designing scalable, maintainable systems. From monoliths to microservices — I help teams make sound architectural decisions.
Backend Engineering
Deep expertise in Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. RESTful APIs, JPA/PostgreSQL, AWS infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines. 18+ years delivering production systems.
Project Delivery
Agile practitioner (Scrum, Kanban) with experience as CTO, lead engineer, and individual contributor. I integrate into your team or lead it — whatever the project needs.
Freelance since 2016
Working independently in and around Hamburg with clients across e-commerce, insurance, digital signage, and fintech. Available for remote and on-site engagements.
18+ years Java/Kotlin & Spring
From Spring Framework to Spring Boot 4. Extensive hands-on experience with 100+ production applications, including large-scale platforms and cloud-native microservices.
AWS & Cloud-native
Designed and operated AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, ELB, S3, Beanstalk, Route 53) using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation). MongoDB Atlas automation at scale.
Available for new projects
Based in Hamburg, Germany. Open to remote and on-site engagements across the DACH region and beyond.
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