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Ralph L.RL

Ralph L.

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

€700/day
München, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Ralph

As a software developer with over 10 years of experience and four years of commercial practice in international sales, I support both colleagues and customers in achieving their goals. Goal-oriented and persistent, which is also reflected in my passion for cycling. I value respectful, open interaction with people from different cultures and resolve conflicts calmly – for productive collaboration.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
München (up to 50km)

Experience

  • RLOX - optimized business eXperience
    Owner
    TECH
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
    München, Germany
    Concept, architecture, and end-to-end implementation of a comprehensive SaaS platform (for automating dunning processes). The system is aimed at B2B customers and integrates seamlessly with existing accounting systems (such as Lexoffice and sevDesk). In addition to the actual web application (ReactJS), the project includes a marketing website, its own license server, a powerful backend (Node.js/Supabase) for processing background jobs, and connection to the Stripe payment provider. Development was agile and was significantly accelerated and optimized through the use of modern AI coding assistants.

    Activities & Responsibilities:
    • Architecture & Full-Stack Development: Building the complete technology stack from database modeling to the interactive frontend.
    • Automation & Process Logic: Implementing background workers (e.g., BullMQ) for automated dunning processes, PDF generation, and email dispatch.
    • API Integration: Developing interfaces and connecting external REST APIs (Lexware, sevDesk, Stripe SDK) including fallback mechanisms and API mocking.
    • DevOps & Hosting: Deploying infrastructure via Docker Swarm, setting up CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring data security/GDPR compliance.
    • AI-Assisted Development: Utilizing AI development tools (e.g., AI coding agents, advanced prompt engineering) for code generation, refactoring, security audits, and API documentation.
    Technologies & Skills Used:
    • Frontend: ReactJS, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Vite
    • Backend & Databases: Node.js, Express, Supabase, PostgreSQL (incl. Deno Edge Functions)
    • Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker Swarm, Nginx, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Secrets Management
    • Integrations & Tools: REST API Design, Postman API Mocking, Stripe, Matomo Analytics
    • AI & Automation: Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI Coding Assistants, LLM-based development
    JAVA/JEE; SQL/NoSQL MongoDB PostgreSQL Front-End Development
  • MHM Austria, L'fficiency Holding
    IT Administrator
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    October 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 2 months)
    Kufstein, Austria
    • First point of contact for external IT service providers
    • System support for IT infrastructure such as server systems, LAN and WAN systems, security, user administration, internet presence
    • Management and maintenance of networked peripheral devices (printers, conference systems, warehouse scanners, etc.)
    • Administration and maintenance of the worldwide internet presence
    • Planning and execution of system migrations, patch management, customizing concepts, and IT documentation
    • Preparation, installation, and deployment of workstations for internal and external employees
    Windows Server Microsoft Azure Cloud Microsoft Exchange Exchange Online Linux Server
  • Tesoma GmbH, L'fficiency Holding
    Software Engineer PLC Controls
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    January 2021 - September 2022 (1 year and 8 months)
    Chemnitz, Germany
    01-2021 - 03-2022: Tesoma GmbH:

    Programming and further development of PLC controls for special machines with the TIA Portal
    • Optimized creation and structuring of variables and program blocks
    • Implementation and adaptation of control sequences in FUP, SCL, AWL, and Graph
    • Creation of project-specific configurations and machine parameters
    • Planning and implementation of process sequences based on model sketches, flow descriptions, and circuit diagrams
    • Analysis and optimization of existing machine sequences and control processes
    • Support during commissioning as well as error analysis and adjustments to machine controls
    • Structured and practice-oriented implementation of automation processes
    TIA Portal PLC Programming S7-Graph Social media Process analysis

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Education

  • Associate Engineer for Data Technology
    Siemens Technik Akademie
    2010
    Associate Engineer für Datentechnik
  • Fachabitur (Technical College Entrance Qualification)
    Berufsoberschule Erlangen
    2006
    Fachabitur

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