Services
My service profile for my customers
As an independent contractor, I offer precisely tailored engineering services to companies that want to modernize how they build and operate software. I work with multiple clients on a project and mandate basis — delivering self-organized, with my own infrastructure and equipment, based on established industry practices and 15+ years of hands-on experience. A recurring theme in my work: keeping clients in control of their own stack — on-premises, self-hosted, and free from critical dependencies on individual vendors.
Platform Architecture & Engineering
Scalable, cloud-native platforms that give your teams a solid foundation to build on — from high-level architecture down to reliable day-two operations.
Cloud-Native Application Architecture Design
Architecture for applications built for the cloud from the ground up — resilient, observable, and ready to scale with your business.
Sovereign Kubernetes Operations & Design
Kubernetes clusters under your full control — designed and operated for data sovereignty, independence from hyperscalers, and long-term reliability.
Internal Developer Platforms (IDP)
Self-service platforms that let your developers ship faster — with paved paths, clear guardrails, and less operational friction.
Automation & DevOps
Automated delivery pipelines and reproducible infrastructure that let your teams release with confidence — faster, safer, and with less manual toil.
GitLab & CI/CD Pipeline Engineering
Robust CI/CD pipelines, with deep GitLab expertise, that build, test, and deploy your software automatically — turning every commit into a reliable release.
On-Premise Infrastructure & Open Standards
Self-hosted infrastructure built on open standards — keeping you independent, vendor-neutral, and in full control of your systems.
Infrastructure as Code
Infrastructure defined as versioned, reviewable code — making your environments reproducible, auditable, and effortless to recreate.
Security
Security built into your systems from the start — protecting your data, your infrastructure, and your users' trust rather than patching gaps after the fact.
Security by Design for Distributed Systems
Security considered from the first architectural decision — threat modeling, secure defaults, and defense in depth woven into distributed systems from the ground up.
Encryption & PKI
Sound encryption and public key infrastructure — protecting sensitive data in transit and at rest, with reliable certificate and key management.
Security Reviews & Audits
Independent reviews of your architecture and code that surface vulnerabilities and weak spots — with clear, actionable recommendations to close them.
Teaching and Mentoring
Knowledge transfer that lasts — helping your teams grow their skills and confidence so they can carry the work forward independently.
Technical Workshops & Training
Hands-on workshops and training tailored to your stack — turning complex topics into practical skills your teams can apply right away.
Team & Developer Mentoring
Ongoing mentoring for developers and teams — building lasting expertise through guidance on real challenges in day-to-day work.
Conference Talks & Tech Presentations
Engaging talks and technical presentations that make complex topics accessible — for conferences, meetups, and company events.