Lead Software Architect

I am Glenn Kintscher, a software architect/developer focused on C#/.NET in the Microsoft ecosystem and Azure Cloud. My commitment to excellence shows not only in my broad knowledge but also in my work style. My confidence in my abilities and proven track record in past projects should strengthen your trust. As a team lead and mentor, I value collaboration and the chance to share my knowledge. My attention to detail and ability to retain information accurately make me not just a skilled programmer but an expert in software architecture as a whole. Choosing to work independently allows me to pursue my interests in accounting and business management in depth. Mastering and actively applying these skills lets me manage my finances effectively and optimize my business processes sustainably. This independent approach ensures I act not only as a specialist but also as a partner with an entrepreneurial mindset.

My work style is defined by a clear focus on proven principles and best practices that I’ve applied successfully throughout my career. Agility One of my core principles is using agile methods, especially Scrum. This lets me adapt flexibly to changing requirements while ensuring top quality. Cloud-Native Integrating the Twelve-Factor principles in my work ensures scalable, maintainable applications that meet modern cloud-native architecture demands. So far, I’ve gained extensive experience with the Microsoft stack (C#, .NET, SQL Server, Azure) and applied it in distributed systems. My knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps has also played a key role. Clean Code My goal is to write code that not only works but is also easy to understand and maintain. A fundamental part of my method are the SOLID principles, which I use as guidelines for designing flexible, maintainable, and scalable software solutions. Using proven methods like Extreme Programming (XP) and Software Craftsmanship allows me to respond efficiently and flexibly to changes while ensuring top quality. As an advocate for Clean Code and Clean Coder principles, I place great value on code readability, clarity, and maintainability, as well as consistently professional behavior. Regular code reviews with team members foster constructive exchange and help identify potential issues early. Flawless Results To ensure my software’s functionality and structural integrity, I rely on Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). These methods are essential for delivering high-quality solutions. Besides automated tests, I use manual testing to guarantee the software works error-free in various scenarios. To keep quality in view throughout, practices like continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD pipelines) are indispensable to quickly detect and fix issues. Finally, I focus on open communication with users/stakeholders and continuously gather feedback. This allows me to address suggestions and concerns, improve the user experience, and optimize the software on an ongoing basis. Cost Efficiency I focus not only on software quality but also on related costs. Applying ISO/IEC 25010 standards (stability, efficiency, compatibility, usability, reliability, security, maintainability, and portability) is natural for me, but I always ensure quality aligns with cost. I often use the Pareto Principle (80% of results come from 20% of effort—the remaining 20% require 80% of the effort). I also keep opportunity costs in mind.

With deep yet broad technical expertise, I stand for outstanding skills in my field. My agile mindset and team leadership capabilities let me adapt flexibly to challenges and demonstrably speed up team performance. Conflict resolution and communication are also strengths of mine, and I excel at problem solving. Always motivated and upbeat, I bring not only expertise but also strong explanation skills. My organizational abilities, paired with empathy and adaptability, enable me to act effectively and efficiently in various situations. Decisiveness and openness to constructive feedback are integral to my work style. I openly acknowledge my weaknesses to continuously improve. Sometimes I’m too direct in communication, which I’m actively working on improving. I also occasionally emphasize my knowledge too strongly, so I’m learning to show my enthusiasm in a more balanced way. Despite these weaknesses, I value constructive criticism and am always open to suggestions for improvement. Fostering team cohesion (across projects) is important to me, and I appreciate long-term collaborations to achieve shared success.