About Florian
AI & Digital Transformation
Helping SMEs transition from analog to digital to AI-powered operations. Designing and implementing self-hosted LLM solutions that keep sensitive business data on-premise. Building AI agents for text generation, document recognition, and business analytics from database exports. Advising on privacy-first AI strategies for GDPR-compliant automation.
Software Architecture & Development
25+ years designing scalable web platforms and SaaS solutions. Expert in JavaScript/TypeScript and PHP (Symfony, Laravel). Architecting cloud infrastructure with Docker, AWS, and modern deployment pipelines. Migrating legacy systems to modern tech stacks while maintaining business continuity.
E-Commerce & Product Information
5 years hands-on experience with Shopware, including full migration of custom-built webshops. Implementing PIM systems (Akeneo, PIMCore) for streamlined product data management. Optimizing e-commerce performance and conversion through technical improvements.
Process & Project Management
Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner with 12+ years applying agile methodologies. Leading cross-functional teams from frontend development to server administration. Establishing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for faster, reliable deployments. Bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.
Key Projects
Delivered solutions for diverse clients including insurance (ERGO), automotive (Sixt), healthcare (Schönklinik), utilities (Stadtwerke München), and entertainment (Jochen Schweizer, RTL2). Built complex platforms combining React, TypeScript, and PHP backends. Developed price comparison platforms and booking systems handling high transaction volumes.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Olten (up to 50km)
Experience
- Fackler IT-SolutionsConsultantDIGITAL AND ITApril 2026 - Today (2 months)Olten, SwitzerlandAI & Automation Consultant for the DACH region. I help companies identify where intelligent automation creates the most impact — from process analysis to production-ready AI workflows. My stack: Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Cloudflare, DigitalOcean), CI/CD pipelines, N8N workflow automation, self-hosted AI, and RAG systems. Based in Switzerland. Let's find the automation that actually fits your business — not just the trendiest one.
- Digitalna Reka LLCCEO & IT-ConsultantDIGITAL AND ITMarch 2022 - April 2026 (4 years and 1 month)United StatesAls Gründer der HexHex LLC verantwortete ich die Architektur, Entwicklung und technische Leitung von Softwareprojekten für zwei deutsche Kunden – die Shirtinator AG (E-Commerce) und Ten Guitars (Musik-E-Commerce).Für Shirtinator leitete ich als Remote-Team-Lead ein internationales Entwicklerteam. Ich koordinierte den Relaunch des Webshops auf Shopware 5, führte moderne DevOps-Prozesse ein (CI/CD, Docker, AWS) und optimierte Performance und Betrieb. Neben der technischen Umsetzung übernahm ich auch Planung, Code-Reviews und Qualitätssicherung.Bei Ten Guitars lag der Fokus auf der Entwicklung einer individuellen E-Commerce-Plattform. Ich konzipierte die Backend-Architektur in PHP / Symfony, strukturierte API-Schnittstellen und verbesserte Datenbank- und Caching-Strategien für hohe Stabilität und Geschwindigkeit.Zusätzlich beriet ich beide Unternehmen in Fragen der Cloud-Infrastruktur, Software-Skalierung und digitalen Business-Strategie, um langfristig wartbare und skalierbare Systeme aufzubauen.Die HexHex LLC war bis März 2025 die rechtliche Basis meiner Tätigkeit während meiner Weltreise (2022 – 2026). Trotz verteilter Teams und Zeitzonen sorgte ich für effiziente Abläufe, klare Kommunikation und hohe Entwicklungsqualität.
- Shirtinator AGCTOE-COMMERCEDecember 2019 - January 2026 (6 years and 1 month)München, GermanyE-Commerce Platform Migration & Team LeadershipLed the complete migration of a custom-built webshop to Shopware 5, managing a 3-person cross-functional team (frontend development, backend, server administration).Key achievements:
- Architected and executed full platform migration with zero downtime
- Established modern DevOps workflows (CI/CD, automated testing, Docker deployments)
- Optimized performance resulting in faster page loads and improved conversion rates
- Built scalable infrastructure to handle growing traffic and product catalog
Technologies: Shopware 5, PHP, Docker, MySQL, NGINX, GitLab CI/CD
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Education
- Radio- und FernsehtechnikerStaatl. Berufsschule Ingolstadt1999Radio- und Fernsehtechniker
- Mittlere ReifeSchyren Gymnasium Pfaffenhofen1995Mittlere Reife