About · Personal context
Between operations, development and entrepreneurship.
I combine operational IT work with software development, part-time studies and building my own products. I am especially interested in keeping systems understandable and reliable in everyday use.
What I do
As an IT consultant, I work with infrastructure, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery, storage, Windows Server, Linux, networking and monitoring.
Since September 2025, I have been studying Business Information Systems part-time for a Bachelor of Science at FOM University. In parallel, I build my own structures and products as managing shareholder of smilch UG.
Homelab and development
I have operated a homelab since 2020 as a permanent environment for learning, development and operations. I build and run full-stack applications with DevOps practices, deepen my infrastructure knowledge and test new technologies in a controlled setting. Proxmox and Linux have been core areas of focus since 2020.
AI as a companion
For me, AI is not an isolated tool that blindly takes over tasks, but a companion in day-to-day work. I integrate it into planning, implementation, review and documentation through workflow- and process-oriented practices. Decisions and responsibility remain with me.
How I work
I prefer traceable decisions, small reliable steps and documentation that remains useful months later. A system is not finished when it runs once, but when operations and recovery are understood.
Technical qualifications
- 01
Windows and Linux/Unix servers, directory services and core network services
- 02
Virtualization with VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox, plus containers with Docker, LXC and Kubernetes
- 03
Storage, backup, network operations and network security
- 04
Multiple vendor certifications across server, storage and networking technologies
Professional path
Milestones that have shaped my path.
- 01Today
smilch UG and own products
As managing shareholder, I combine building the company with developing GuestOps, QueueSync and my own infrastructure.
- 02Since 12/2025
IHK-certified vocational trainer
Certified to provide structured guidance and professional development for apprentices.
- 03Since 09/2025
B.Sc. Business Information Systems · FOM University
Part-time bachelor's degree combining information technology and business administration.
- 04Since 02/2023
The Cloud One Nuremberg
Parallel hands-on experience in bar and service operations with direct guest contact.
- 05Since 07/2022
Hybrid Data Center · SanData
Started as a trainee and have worked as an IT consultant in hybrid data center environments since 07/2023.
- 0609/2019 — 07/2022
IT specialist for system integration
Vocational training at Kelheim Fibres GmbH with a focus on IT systems and infrastructure.
Outside work
Photography, travel and a view of Nuremberg are part of the picture too.
