Career Profile

With a background in systems engineering and development, I have built experience in shaping and implementing robust software architectures. My current role at smaXtec has further deepened my hands-on expertise in backend and systems infrastructure, including GitOps-driven CI/CD with Flux and Kubernetes as well as maintainership of critical parts of a complex software architecture.

I enjoy sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and helping teams improve how they work together. During my time at BearingPoint, I contributed to observability platforms and system monitoring solutions for customers running Kubernetes environments, which strengthened both my technical foundation and my ability to collaborate across functions.

Throughout my career, I have focused on improving automation and development workflows, increasing system reliability, and enhancing software quality through thoughtful use of CI/CD. I place strong emphasis on respectful communication, high-quality documentation, and knowledge sharing as key ingredients for technical excellence.

Platform Engineering DevOps CI/CD GitLab CI/CD GitOps FluxCD Kubernetes Docker Python Go Node.js Linux GCP Grafana Prometheus Backstage Observability Nix

Experiences

Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer - Backend / System & Infrastructure

July 2023 - Present
smaXtec animal care GmbH, Graz

  • Maintenance and release management for multiple components and libraries written in Python and Go
  • Introduction of proper package and release management for all Python projects with Poetry and uv as well as integration into a modern GitOps approach with dynamic versioning and automated releases
  • Development of an IDP (Internal Developer Platform) / Developer Portal with the Backstage framework and managing and extending technical documentation for system components and projects
  • Setting up and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure as well as consultancy and training for teams and colleagues regarding containerisation and CI/CD pipeline management
  • Rollout and maintenance of components to Kubernetes clusters in GCP using a modern GitOps approach with FluxCD
  • Representation of the company at career fairs, conferences, speaking events, meetups, and in social media posts
  • Participation in organising internal events and company celebrations

Senior Technology Analyst

March 2022 - May 2023
BearingPoint GmbH, Premstätten

  • Development and expansion of an observability platform within a Kubernetes environment for a large logistics client
  • Management and scaling of infrastructure on Kubernetes on the OpenShift platform employing Helm templating and Terraform
  • Administration of multiple Kubernetes clusters and workloads, with a focus on enhancing system monitoring and logging solutions for improved reliability and uptime
  • Participation in organising internal events and company celebrations

System Analyst

November 2020 - March 2022
BearingPoint GmbH, Premstätten

  • Development of observability, system monitoring, and logging solutions
  • Kubernetes cluster administration

System Administrator

December 2019 - April 2020
Ticketteer (Flinkwork Software GmbH), Graz

  • Monitoring and administration of system resources and Kubernetes clusters to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Administration of IoT devices and Linux servers and systems
  • End-to-end testing using Selenium and related testing frameworks to improve software quality and user experience

Software Engineer - Autonomous Driving

August 2018 - May 2019
ALP.Lab GmbH, Graz

  • Engineering of microservices using Go, Python, and Node.js, implementing synchronous and asynchronous gRPC APIs for efficient communication of system components
  • Setup and management of cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
  • Container orchestration with Kubernetes, ensuring optimal resource utilization and system performance
  • Implementation of continuous deployment and automated testing
  • Improvement of internal tooling with Python and shell scripting

Hardware Developer - Embedded Systems

November 2017 - July 2018
NXP Semiconductors Austria, Gratkorn

  • Setup of Proof of Concept (PoC) reference systems for Near Field Communication (NFC) and Wireless Charging (Qi) applications and precise measurements
  • Validation and testing of hardware setups and new antenna designs
  • Layout and design of schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) for PoCs
  • Adaptation of embedded software and contribution to documentation to improve team collaboration

Intern Industrial Automation Delivery & Services

July 2014 - August 2014
YOKOGAWA GesmbH Central East Europe, Vienna

  • Bi-directional translation of technical documents between German and English and review of translations of legal documents
  • Data entry and cleanup in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, ensuring accurate customer information management
  • Improvement of technical documentation for industrial instrumentation and sensors, contributing to better user understanding and support

Voluntary Activities

Voluntary Civilian Service due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 2020 - June 2020
Blood Donation Service - Red Cross Styria

  • Collection of whole blood donations and support for donors
  • Preparation of emergency vehicles and equipment

Student Supervisor

since March 2020
E-Lab Makerspace TU Graz

  • Personal assistance for students using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and soldering irons

Advisor for International Volunteer Service

since May 2019
WeltWegWeiser - International Volunteer Service Center

  • Advising people interested in international volunteer work at career and student fairs
  • Participation in workshops at schools to explain available options and share personal experience from volunteer service abroad

Student Mentor

February 2018 - July 2018
Refugee Student Mentoring - Graz University of Technology

  • Support for students coming to Graz to study at Graz University of Technology

Education Volunteer

July 2016 - July 2017
Children’s Village Tani - Perspectives for Children in Cambodia

  • Design and teaching support for English, IT, and German lessons
  • Care for children aged 6 to 20
  • General support for the organisation and technical maintenance of equipment and buildings