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Summary

Berlin-based Software Engineer with strong experience in AWS, Kubernetes, Golang, Terraform, CI/CD, observability, and scalable cloud infrastructure.
I specialise in building reliable platforms, improving developer experience, and leading cost-optimisation and security initiatives.
I am passionate about mentorship and breaking down complex technical concepts for new engineers.

Technical Skills

Languages: Golang, Python, TypeScript, SQL, Bash
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Linux
Monitoring & Observability: Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus
CI/CD & Tooling: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
Data & Analytics: Metabase, PostgreSQL

Selected Work Experience

Software Engineer at Whereby (June 2023 - Present)

• Led multiple initiatives related to monitoring, security hardening, and AWS cost optimisation, delivering $76,000 annual savings through resource right-sizing and automation.
• Overhauled infrastructure and deployment processes, introducing DRY, scalable workflows that significantly improved consistency, efficiency and developer experience.
• Designed and implemented Terraform modules and GitHub workflows that reduced infra drift and onboarding time for engineers.
• Provided on-call support and incident response across production systems, reducing downtime and improving service reliability.
• Collaborated with product and engineering teams to architect secure, compliant infrastructure for customer-facing features.

Platform Engineer at Scout24 (December 2021 - June 2023)

• Built and maintained core cloud platform components within the Cloud Infrastructure team, supporting dozens of engineering squads.
• Developed custom Kubernetes controllers to automate operational tasks and enforce platform standards.
• Successfully led a six-cluster Kubernetes upgrade with zero downtime through careful planning and rollout strategies.
• Drove improvements to observability, developer tooling, and platform security.
• Served as an ambassador for the LGBTQIA+ Community Group, promoting diversity and inclusion within the company.

Backend Engineer at Alteos (January 2021 - December 2021)

• Developed and maintained API endpoints for authentication, finance operations, and data processing in a Kubernetes- and AWS-based environment.
• Worked with TypeScript and Golang to build reliable backend services backed by PostgreSQL and CI/CD workflows.
• Optimized APIs and queries to improve performance and reduce operational overhead.
• Coordinated and led several team-building initiatives, including cultural exchanges and book clubs.

Volunteering

Teacher at ReDI School (September 2024 - Present)

ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school providing migrants and marginalised students with free access to digital education.

• Volunteer Python instructor for both Python Fundamentals and Data Analytics tracks, teaching essential programming concepts and data skills.
• Support students through 1:1 mentoring, helping them build confidence, portfolios, and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with industry professionals to deliver mock interviews, preparing students for real-world technical hiring processes.

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