I am a 28-year-old cloud developer with a wanderlust heart. My work as an AWS Cloud Engineer allows me the freedom to blend my passion for coding with a love for travel. I combine my technical skills with meaningful social impact, creating solutions that engage diverse audiences and foster collaboration.
position:Web3 Junior Developer and AWS Cloud Engineercompany:Softstack GmbHduration:October 2022 - March 2026description:- Responsible for designing, implementing and continuously enhancing the complete AWS architecture for a multi-tenant SaaS platform. Built the entire stack using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code, managing everything from networking, compute and databases to storage, CDN, email delivery and DNS across multiple isolated environments (development, staging, production).
position:Lecturer and Supervisor at the 3D Printing Labcompany:University of Applied Sciences Kielduration:2020 - 2023description:- Working as a student assistant in the Maker Space. Key responsibilities included lecturing and supervision of students about prototyping practices like CAD design and 3D printing.
position:Custom 3D Printed Emblems for Volkswagen T4 Buscompany:Self-Employedduration:September 2019 - July 2020description:- Designed and 3D-printed individual logos for use in Volkswagen T4 radiator grills. This was my first business idea to fund my studies.
Python
TypeScript / JavaScript
HTML
CSS
React
Next JS
Node JS
Docker
Git
Bash
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Nginx
Linux
Coolify
Firebase
OpenAI & Anthropic APIs
Stable Diffusion
Stripe & PayPal
CAD Design
3D Printing
I am passionate about improving the efficiency and ease of use of cloud systems. I find deep satisfaction in identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in infrastructure workflows, then implementing elegant solutions that make life easier for entire engineering teams.
Transforming complex, hard-to-maintain systems into clear, reproducible infrastructure code
Building Python Lambda functions and automation scripts that eliminate manual, error-prone processes
Creating CI/CD pipelines with smart features (like custom commit flags) that give developers control without complexity
Researching the best known system for a given problem like knowing when to use full AWS infrastructure vs. when a simpler Coolify setup better serves the team and project
I would love to work with and experience large-scale AWS infrastructure and see how it is handled, optimized, and improved at scale. While Ive built and managed multi-tenant SaaS platforms, I am eager to:
Kubernetes
Python Scripting & Automation
otterstories
project:name:otterstoriesrole:Project Management & Full Stack Developmentdescription:An interactive web platform that allows users to create personalized stories based on their own decisions. Designed for children aged 3 to 12. Users start by choosing from three story options and after each chapter, they make decisions that shape the next part of the story. The platform generates a new chapter as both text and audio accompanied by a custom illustration.website:https://app.otterstories.debrunch and brew
project:name:brunch and brewrole:Event Organisation & Full Stack Developmentdescription:A community-driven coffee, food and art event in Kiel. Full-stack development of a ticket website to sell tickets for the event. Includes event organization and execution, managing a team, and creating memorable customer experiences.website:https://brunchandbrew.de/Protect Planet Bee
project:name:Protect Planet Beerole:Project and Team Managementdescription:Team project developing a Reishi mushroom tincture and conducting a study to assess its benefits for honey bees. Led project and team management for this environmental initiative.ymake
project:name:ymakerole:3D Printing & R&Ddescription:Startup project to build a recycler that directly feeds 3D printing waste back into the 3D printer. Received a start-up scholarship for students from a coworking space. Development paused due to Covid-19.achiri.co
project:name:achiri.corole:Built Website and Webshopdescription:Designed and developed the achiri.co website and a PrestaShop-powered merch shop for vanlife and pizza influencer achiri.vibe.website:https://achiri.co2024
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
2019 - 2024
Bachelors Degree
Media-Engineering at University of Applied Sciences Kiel (B.Eng., grade: 1.3)
2017 - 2019
3D Design Certificate
SGD Darmstadt
2017 - 2019
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (not finished)
RWTH Aachen
June 2016
Abitur
Gymnasium Ulricianum, Aurich, Germany
© Developer Portfolio by Marvin Ottersberg