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Hi!
My name is Dennis and I am a 27-year-old Staff Reliability Engineer based in Aalen, Germany. I work at Flip App, a startup in Stuttgart that strives to empower every employee.
I’m passionate about Observability, particularly within the Prometheus/LGTM Ecosystem, and enjoy creating scalable and high-performance cloud infrastructure and applications. I am also deeply interested in software engineering and primarily write code in GoLang and Python. My Master of Science in Computer Science, with a specialization in Cyber Security, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of computing and security, which I apply in my daily work."
When I’m not working, I volunteer as a firefighter and serve as the assistant chief of a fire department. I’m proud of my dedication to serving my community and keeping people safe. I also have another passion that I devote a lot of time and energy to - being a home barista. I’m deeply in love with the art and science of crafting the perfect cup of espresso.
I have been refining my barista skills for years, constantly experimenting with different brewing methods, beans, and roast profiles. From pour over to espresso, I’m always looking for new ways to bring out the best flavors in each bean.
For me, making coffee is not just about the caffeine boost, it’s about the ritual, the attention to detail, and the experience of savoring every sip.
Experience
- Staff Site Reliability Engineer at FlipApp
January 2023 - Now - Senior Site Reliability Engineer at FlipApp
Juli 2021 - December 2022 - Scalability Consultant at Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Baden-Wuerttemberg
Dezember 2020 - March 2021 - System Engineer / Network Engineer at AS553 BelWue
September 2016 - Juni 2021 - Network Engineer (working student) at Aalen University
August 2018 - March 2019 - Linux system administrator at santoro-design
Juni 2014 - September 2017
Education
M.Sc. Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at Aalen University
September 2019 - Juli 2021
Final grade: 1.0
Thesis: Evaluation of methods for efficient scanning of IPv6 networksB.Sc. Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at Aalen University
September 2015 - August 2019
Final grade: 1.4
Thesis: Development of a controller for data transport over fixed paths using the Border Gateway Protocol @ Academic & Research Network of the Federal State Baden-Wuerttemberg (BelWue)
Media
- Bereitstellung von Moodle hing am seidenen Faden (bildung & wissenschaft 12 / 2020)
- Schule digital: Die Lösung BelWü – hinter den Kulissen des Fernunterrichts (heise.de)
- „Mit jedem Ausfall sind wir schlauer geworden“ (c’t 10/2021, S. 118)