Profile
I have been building web apps, websites, APIs and web services for 15+ years professionally — and many more just because it is fun.
My focus these days is on data products: I have spent a lot of time with public data and how scattered, hard-to-reach sources can be turned into usable information.
For 8 years I was Head of IT at ajando, now Alex & Gross, building marketing automation and sales solutions and custom web apps for enterprise clients like Canon, SAP, Unify and E.ON.
What drives me
Although technology is fun for its own sake, I really enjoy exploring the mechanics and challenges of different markets and industries. Ten years back I would not have thought that I knew something about the expansion of fibre optic networks in rural areas or about precision farming. I am grateful that I can work on projects that let me dive into different fields.
I also enjoy the spirit of people who bring projects to life with entrepreneurial thinking, coffee and a sense of humor.
Tech
Languages: TypeScript, Python, PHP
Frontend: React, Next.js
APIs: REST, GraphQL
Data: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, data pipelines
Infrastructure: Cloud, AWS, Docker
Also: a good deal of WordPress on the way 😀
When I am not in front of a computer
I play guitar in a band called The Intersphere. This has been a huge part of my life since 2006.
I love surfing, but since I live in Germany I cannot go too often. I like jogging, hiking and things that feel like the opposite of sitting.
I enjoy Raspberry Pi projects that involve hardware like sensors and engines.