1. Professional experience

Jul 2024 – Today

Junior Software Engineer

Stepstone Group
  • Development of various applications for internal departments (job advertisement review, support of backend teams, etc.)
  • Maintenance and further development of existing internal applications (lead generation, sales)

Tech Stack: Spring Boot, Maven, DynamoDB, Terraform, GraphQL, React, Redux, Node.js, Playwright, Easy Batch, Vaadin, APIs (Zoom, Slack), Microservices, Vaadin, Storybook

Methoden: Scrum, Clean Code

Jan 2022 – Jun 2024

Junior Consultant Enterprise Java Development

MT GmbH

Consulting Projects in Industries: Retail and Banking

  • Maintenance and Extensions within Bank-Specific Applications Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, SQL, PL/SQL Procedures, Quarkus, Camel, Keycloak, GitLab, Maven, OpenShift, Kibana, JUnit, Hamcrest, Mockito, Oracle, MS/SQL

  • Redesign Application for Optimizing Cash Handling Processes Tech Stack: Java EE, JSP, HTML, CSS, JBoss, SQL, Jenkins, GitLab, Maven

Sept 2021 – Nov 2021

Intern

New Fish

Full-time Coding Bootcamp with over 540 hours of programming practice and the development of a web app as the final project (“Property Finder 2.0”)

Curriculum:

  • Shell, Java (Object-oriented programming, Streams, Spring Boot, Spring Data), Databases (MongoDB), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, DevOps (Hosting on Heroku, CI/CD with GitHub), Testing (JUnit5, Mockito), Web fundamentals (REST, Security), IntelliJ, Clean Code, Scrum, Pair-Programming

For more information about the final project, see here.

Mar 2019 – Aug 2021

Microsoft Consultant

adesso SE

Consulting Projects in Industries: Banking and Real Estate Management

Consulting for the Introduction of Microsoft 365 Applications and Migration from Various SharePoint 2013 Applications

Responsibilities:

  • Consulting on Project Management (Controlling, Project Planning, etc.)
  • Conceptualization and Conduct of Microsoft 365 Training
  • Consulting on Data Protection, IT Infrastructure, Communication, or Process Topics in the Context of Introduction
  • Planning and Conducting of Microsoft 365 Workshops
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management

Tech Stack: Microsoft Teams, Planner, OneDrive, Forms, One Drive, SharePoint 2013, SharePoint Online, PowerAutomate

Consulting for the Introduction of Cloud Applications Process Responsibilities:

  • Setting up an Entry Point for Cloud Topics Based on SharePoint 2013
  • Accompanying and Optimizing the Existing Cloud Accreditation Process Tech Stack: SharePoint 2013
Jan 2019 – Feb 2019

SAP Analytics Consultant

adesso SE

Arithnea was at the time a subsidiary of adesso, and our Analytics department was integrated into the parent company.

Aug 2017 – Jan 2018

SAP Analytics Consultant

ARITHNEA GmbH

Consulting projects in Industries: Banking and Pharmaceutical Industry

Projects

Extension of the Reporting System for Internal Bank Tool Tasks:

  • Implementation of new data models in the Business-Warehouse-System
  • Adjustment of new calculation logics and existing reports
  • Data preparation Tech Stack: SAP BW 7.5, SAP NetWeaver, SAP Query Designer

Extension of the Reporting System for Group-wide Consolidation (IFRS9) Tasks:

  • Support for conception of a flexible reporting structure according to IFRS9
  • Adjustment of ETL processes and data modeling Tech Stack: SAP BW 7.5, SAP NetWeaver

Migration of Various Reports to New Business Objects Server Tasks:

  • Migration of Crystal Reports 2008 and 2013 reports to Crystal Reports for Enterprise
  • Replacement of local reports by migration to the BO server
  • Planning of reports for delivery to departments
  • Review and adjustment of report corrections on BO server
  • Introduction and presentation of new functions of the BO server (BI Cockpit) Tech Stack: SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence 4.X, Crystal Report for Enterprise, Information Design Tool, Crystal Report 2013

Creation of Daily Sales Reports for Controlling Tasks:

  • Setup and presentation of reports based on SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence

Aug 2014 – Jan 2017

IT Administrator

SBIT AG

From the Sports Science Dream to IT Administrator – My Career Path

After my federal voluntary service, I originally planned to study sports science at the German Sport University Cologne. However, due to increased NC requirements, my high school grades were not sufficient, and alternatives at other universities or a long wait time were not an option for me.

So, I began looking for new opportunities. During my voluntary service, I unexpectedly had a lot of accounting tasks, which sparked my interest in business and commercial activities. A business training program thus became the focus – mainly due to its practical nature and the possibility of entering the professional world directly and earning money. I initially put off studying.

However, entering the field proved more challenging than expected: In banking and insurance companies, I received many rejections – possibly due to my academic background. Eventually, I started working in procurement at SBIT.

The Unexpected Shift into IT

In the first month, I got the opportunity to accompany one of my superiors to a law firm to support on-site IT activities. Curious and open to new experiences, I immediately agreed – and thus had my first direct contact with corporate IT infrastructure. Topics like client-server systems, email configurations, backup solutions, and networks fascinated me right away.

Shortly after, I was offered to switch to the technical department – a chance that I seized without hesitation. Procurement had turned out to be less challenging for me, while IT immediately captivated me.

Learning through Practice – and Thrown into the Deep End

From the start, I was involved in demanding tasks and worked in a dynamic environment. Our clients were mainly medium-sized companies, and my daily routine largely consisted of support activities. I am incredibly grateful that some of my colleagues at the time trusted me and supported me with targeted mentoring. Their support allowed me to take on responsibilities quickly – and I was ready to dive deeply into my new role.

Especially excited about tasks beyond mere IT support were:

  • Planning and implementing IT infrastructures during company relocations
  • Migrations of domains and email servers
  • Switching internet providers and their technical implementation
  • Setting up and configuring switches and firewalls
  • Mobile Device Management

My time at SBIT was intense, characterized by long working hours but also rich experiences and continuous learning. Looking back, I am grateful for this instructive phase that significantly advanced me both professionally and personally.

Aug 2013 – Jul 2014

Federal Voluntary Service

Deutscher Tischtennis-Bund e.V.

During my final years of secondary school, I did not give much thought to my future career. It was only towards the end of this period that I began to seriously consider how I could combine my passion for sports—especially high-performance sports—with a professional perspective. My goal was to support professional athletes in optimizing their performance, which led me to decide to study sports science at the renowned German Sport University Cologne.

To be admitted to this program, an arduous aptitude test is required, demanding extensive preparation. When I became aware of the Federal Voluntary Service position (BFD) at the German Table Tennis Association (DTTB), I recognized it as an ideal opportunity: on one hand, I could gain valuable insights into the work of a major sports federation; on the other hand, it offered me the chance to focus my preparation for the aptitude test.

During my time at the DTTB in Frankfurt, I was able to contribute to various areas and gather new experiences, including:

  • Supporting the “Spiel-mit!” campaign
  • Public relations and communication
  • Insights into accounting
  • Participation in major events like the German Open
  • Work in the high-performance sports sector

Parallel to my work at the DTTB, I underwent intensive training to prepare optimally for the Sportwissenschaften aptitude test. My weekly routine included:

  • 1 swimming session
  • 2 gym units
  • 1–2 gymnastics training sessions
  • And of course, my hobby: 2 table tennis trainings per week plus competitions

At the end of this period, I draw an extremely positive conclusion. The Bundesfreiwilligendienst at the DTTB was a highly instructive and exciting experience for me.

2. Education

Feb 2019 – Feb 2019

2-week International Program in Cooperation with FOM

University of San Diego, USA

Focus on “International Project Management” (A+) and “International Marketing Strategy” (B)

Sept 2017 – Sept 2021

B.Sc. Business Informatics

Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management, Frankfurt

Module: Concepts of Procedural Programming, Database Management, Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming, Concepts of Script-Oriented Programming, IT Infrastructure, Algorithms and Data Structures, Networks, Operating Systems, Software Engineering (Overall Grade 2.1)

  • Bachelor Thesis on “A Comparison of Innovation Activities between Medium-Sized and Large Companies” (Grade 1.6)
Aug 2014 – Jan 2017

Apprentice IT Specialist System Integration

Werner-von-Siemens Schule, Frankfurt

Module: Database Management, Object-Oriented Programming, Networks, Firewalls, Web Technologies like DNS, TCP/IP etc.