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Solutions Architect & Systems Designer

Köln, Deutschland
Deutschland +3
info: Deutschland, Schweiz, Frankreich, Belgien
M.Sc. Computer Science
Köln, Deutschland
Deutschland +3
info: Deutschland, Schweiz, Frankreich, Belgien
M.Sc. Computer Science

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Über mich

Hands-on architect with deep technical foundations, from Linux Kernel contributions to large-scale distributed systems. Proven track record of driving multi- vendor, multi-year transformation programs from architecture through pro- duction.

Skills

Kubernetes-SicherheitAPIsAnwendungsarchitekturCloud-EngineeringIBM CloudSystems Network ArchitectureKnowledge ManagementLinux ServersNetzwerkarchitekturAnsibleSolution ArchitectureSystemarchitekturSystem DesignVmware VsphereCloud PlatformKubernetesRancherApi DesignTerraformDocker
Cloud-Native Architecture & Kubernetes
Expertise in designing and delivering large-scale cloud-native platforms using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Rancher, K3s, IBM Cloud, and AWS. Proven delivery of a world-first disaggregated access network platform spanning approximately 900 locations for a major telecommunications carrier.

Identity & Access Management
Deep knowledge in designing distributed role-based access control systems covering network equipment, Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, and internal APIs. Proficiency with LDAP, Keycloak, OIDC, OAuth 2, TACACS+, HashiCorp Vault, and RBAC frameworks.

AI-First Knowledge Management & LLM Integration
Design and implementation of AI-first knowledge management systems using LLM Integration, RAG, Vector Databases, Knowledge Graphs, MCP Protocol, and Agentic AI. Development of semantic knowledge graphs and autonomous AI guidance agents for large-scale transformation programs.

Infrastructure Automation
Automation of complex infrastructure using Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI and Jenkins. Design of fully automated and reproducible VMware/vSphere environments and zero-touch provisioning workflows.

Data & Observability
Implementation of centralized logging and monitoring solutions using PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana, and Graylog. Experience building observability stacks for both legacy and cloud-native environments.

High-Performance Packet Processing & Network Architecture
Feasibility studies and architecture definition for carrier-grade lawful interception platforms, including 10G/25G/100G throughput analysis and compliance baseline definition for high-performance interception systems.

Programming & Scripting
Proficiency in Python, Bash, Go, C/C++, JavaScript, and Node.js for automation, tooling, and system-level development, including contributions to the Mainline Linux Kernel.

Distributed Systems & Microservices Design
Architecture of distributed systems with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, legacy migration, and API design using REST API, OpenAPI, gRPC, and JSON Schema.

DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Design
Design and implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Harbor, Jenkins, and Ansible, executing jobs directly inside Kubernetes for streamlined software delivery.

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrung0 - 5 Jahre
Freelancer seit2025

Sprachen

DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherFranzösischGrundkenntnisseNiederländischGrundkenntnisse

Projekthistorie

Technical Lead - AI-First Knowledge Management

Deutsche Telekom AG (R&D Initiative)
Designed and implemented an AI-first knowledge management system to capture, structure, and retrieve technical knowledge across a multi-year, multi-vendor transformation program. Built ingestion pipelines using LLMs, designed semantic knowledge graphs with RAG-based retrieval, developed AI guidance agents, and created autonomous agents for daily note generation and knowledge reconciliation.

Solutions Architect

Deutsche Telekom AG
Architect for a world-first disaggregated access network platform replacing legacy infrastructure with a greenfield Kubernetes-based distributed platform spanning approximately 900 locations. Responsible for end-to-end system design, technical decision-making, and cross-vendor coordination. Designed a distributed RBAC system, architected a carrier-grade lawful interception platform, designed zero-touch provisioning workflows, and coordinated 50+ engineers across 4 international vendors in a SAFe environment.

Cloud Platform Architect

Radeberger Gruppe
Conception and implementation of a highly automated on-premise Rancher Kubernetes platform serving as a 3-stage development and production environment. Designed fully automated VMware/vSphere infrastructure using Ansible, built a centralized logging solution based on Graylog stack, implemented identity and access management with Keycloak, and designed automated CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Harbor.

DevOps Architect

Virgin Money
Designed the cloud infrastructure architecture for mobile banking services and implemented DevOps pipelines on IBM Cloud managed Kubernetes.

DevOps Engineer

Maersk
Integration of Kubernetes platform into legacy IT infrastructure, monitoring architecture design, and critical production support during the NotPetya cyber attack. Designed monitoring architecture for legacy and managed Kubernetes environments, coordinated between Maersk and IBM as automation specialist, and provided emergency platform support during the NotPetya cyber attack.

IT Consultant

IBM iX (Tata Steel, Innogy, Northumbrian Water)
Team lead for offshore development at Tata Steel, web development at Innogy, and prototype design for IBM Watson Conversation integration at Northumbrian Water.

Cooperative Student

IBM Research & Development
Rotational program across IBM Security (Atlanta, GA), BWI-Systeme GmbH (German armed forces IT), and R&D lab in Boeblingen. Contributed two patches to the Mainline Linux Kernel (KVM s390).
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