ProfileHuman engineer working in IT. I specialize in:
- AI agentic workflows: Pioneering production use of self-evolving autonomous AI agents.
- GitOps: Leading the implementation of Everything-as-Code for mission-critical operations.
- Cloud-Native: Building scalable, highly available infrastructure across cloud and bare metal.
- Open Source: Leveraging free software to maximize business value and digital sovereignty.
- Unified systems: Consolidating IT landscapes into simplified, performant ERP-centric systems.
- Hands-On Mentality: Applying the rigorous mindset of my mechanical engineering roots.
Architecture & Strategy- Platform Engineering
- DORA Metrics
- Cloud-Native
- Policy as Code
- SDLC
- DevSecOps
- Sovereignty
- Open Source
- Scalability/HA
- Agile
Infrastructure- Terraform
- Pulumi
- Crossplane
- Ansible
- Cluster API
- Kubeadm/ Kind/ K3s/ Kubeone
Containerization- Docker
- Podman
- OCI
- containerd
- CRI-O
- LXC/LXD
- nerdctl
- Buildah
- Kaniko
- Harbor
Orchestration- Kubernetes
- Helm
- Kustomize
- Tanka
- Jsonnet
- Keda
- K9s
Cloud- GCP
- Azure
- AWS
- Hetzner
- Netcup
- Hybrid/Multi/Private
AI & MLOps- OpenClaw
- ollama
- OpenRouter
- vLLM
- llama.cpp
- KServe
- RAG
Virtualization- KVM
- Proxmox
- Xen
- VMware
- libvirt
- KubeVirt
GitOps & CI/CD Pipelines- ArgoCD
- Tekton
- Jenkins
- Git
- Bitbucket
- Gitea
- Gitlab
- GitHub (Actions)
Storage- Longhorn
- ZFS
- TrueNAS
- NetApp
- Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
Backup & Recovery- Commvault
- Restic
- Rclone
- Velero
- Disaster Recovery Planning
Networking- Tailscale
- Nginx
- Cilium (eBPF)
- Traefik
- Ingress/Gateway API
- NetBox
- MetalLB
Security & Policy- Vault
- cert-manager
- Bitwarden
- Keycloak
- age
- OpenSSL/TLS
- Sealed Secrets
- Trivy · Kyverno
Observability & Reliability- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Datadog
- Splunk
- Jaeger
- OpenTelemetry
- OpenCost
- Tempo
- Loki
Linux & Core Systems- Systemd
- Shell
- SSH
- Arch/Ubuntu
- Samba
- Neo Keyboard Layout
Applications- Nextcloud
- ErpNext
- Jira
- Confluence
- Portfolio Performance
Computational Engineering- CAD
- FEM
- CFD
- OpenFOAM
- FreeCAD
- HPC (High-Performance Computing)
Experience01/2026 - todayWealthpilot GmbH, Munich (Germany)
Senior Devops Engineer
- Orchestrated HA Kubernetes clusters, achieving full operational autonomy and delivering the first production change within one week.
- Maintained 99.9%+ uptime via proactive SRE and led modernization and re-creation of the dev cluster.
- Architected a scalable self-service platform, migrating Ingress-Nginx to Traefik to streamline OAuth2-proxy and webhook integrations.
- Standardized GitOps and IaC via ArgoCD to eliminate drift and ensure consistency.
- Optimized CI/CD and image-building, migrating registries to Docker to improve deployment speed.
- Spearheaded AI initiatives, deploying local LLMs on GPU servers to accelerate AI transformation.
11/2023 - 12/2025Deutsche Bank AG, Berlin (Germany)
Senior DevOps Engineer
- Ensured the continuous availability of critical environments for Autobahn, Deutsche Bank?s premier Foreign Exchange trading platform
- Migrated mission-critical environments to a hybrid cloud platform powered by Google Anthos, enhancing infrastructure scalability and resilience.
- Operated across both DevOps and Tier 3 Support teams, simultaneously driving infrastructure automation while serving as the final point of escalation for complex technical issues.
- Directed the technical execution of high-profile client demonstrations globally, providing overnight coverage to ensure seamless showcasing across all time zones.
- Served as the On-Call Specialist for hybrid production environments, leveraging deep expertise in ArgoCD to manage GitOps workflows and ensure rapid recovery of live systems.
05/2021 - 10/2023Leitz GmbH & Co. KG, Oberkochen (Germany)
Systems Engineer
- Administered 75+ Linux servers (Ubuntu, Suse, RHEL) and 300+ VMs using XEN (Citrix Hypervisor, XCP-ng, Xen Orchestra)
- Supervised enterprise storage and backups, overseeing NetApp and TrueNAS systems and solely implementing a new backup solution (Commvault)
- Maintained critical databases (Oracle, MSSQL) and managed hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and Azure
- Led DevOps and automation initiatives using Git (and Gitea) and implemented key services like a company-wide password manager (Bitwarden)
- Advised on technical budgeting for infrastructure investments in the six-figure range.
- Monitored all services via Zabbix and provided Tier 3 technical support for internal IT.
07/2019 - 04/2021SP Süddeutsche Prüfanlagen GmbH, Aalen (Germany)
Technical Sales Engineer
- Provided full-spectrum IT support and led data management and migration projects within the CRM system.
- Configured and calibrated universal testing machines, managing complex hardware and software integrations.
- Executed technical measurements and performed detailed evaluations of test results for industrial applications.
- Managed technical sales as a Key Account Manager, acting as the primary technical liaison for major clients.
11/2018 - 05/2019Sii Technologies GmbH, Oberkochen (Germany)
Project Engineer
- Directed Change Management projects within the medical device sector, ensuring compliance with industry-specific quality standards.
- Consulted for Zeiss Meditec AG, managing project lifecycles and technical documentation for advanced medical technologies.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams, facilitating seamless communication between engineering, quality assurance and production departments.
06/2018 - 08/2018SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, Aalen (Germany)
Industrial Design Engineer (Internship)
- Contributed to industrial design projects, applying engineering principles to optimize solutions for high-precision machine tools.
- Gained hands-on experience across the design lifecycle, bridging the gap between technical conceptualization and manufacturing.
2009 - 2018Stadt Aalen (Germany)
Tour Guide (Seasonal Student Job)
- Conducted engaging, technical, and historical guided tours at the "Tiefer Stollen" visitor mine, tailoring complex information for diverse audiences.
- Coordinated group logistics and safety procedures for underground operations, ensuring a smooth and secure visitor experience.
04/2018 - 11/2018Self-employed junior engineer in Aalen (Germany)
- Executed self-directed technical research focused on advanced engineering principles and the development of specialized IT skills.