Hans-christian Pahlig
Senior Full Stack and AI Engineer
Experience
May 2024 - Oct 2024
6 monthsSenior Full Stack and AI Engineer
Simpleshow
- Implemented image tagging and vector search in an AI-based video production system.
- Developed a Generative AI–based recommendation engine for images in a video production system.
- Automated image analysis using GPT-4o.
- Semantic vector search with OpenAI Embeddings, MongoDB, OpenSearch.
- Tagged and indexed 4 million customer assets.
- Rebuilt the recommendation engine with a hybrid, balanced keyword and vector search plus filters.
- Technologies used: GPT-4o, OpenAI Embeddings, OpenSearch, NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, AWS, TypeScript, Socket.io, SQS.
Jan 2024 - May 2024
5 monthsGermany
Agile Coach and Agile Systems Engineer
Nordex
- Implemented SAFe in Azure DevOps and migrated from Jira to Azure DevOps.
- Set up SAFe workflows and roles in Azure DevOps.
- Coached Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and Program Managers in Azure DevOps.
- Modeled organizational structures and development workflows for 100 employees in a consolidated Azure DevOps setup.
- Managed issue migration and consolidation.
- Migrated over 10,000 tickets from Jira to Azure DevOps.
- Consolidated more than 10 Azure DevOps projects.
- Technologies used: Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, C#, Azure DevOps, Jira, Jira and Azure DevOps APIs.
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
4 monthsAI Engineer
Cloud Service Company (NDA)
- Built a proof of concept to support 1st and 2nd level support using GPT-based Retrieval Augmented Generation.
- Retrieved, chunked, and indexed data from Jira, Confluence, Git, and proprietary systems.
- Prototyped a RAG system with SpaCy, LangChain, and GPT-4.
- Technologies used: Python, LangChain, SpaCy, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, ChatGPT, OpenAI GPT-4, OpenAI Embeddings, PostgreSQL, FAISS, AWS, APIs: Jira/Confluence, Git, MongoDB, OpenSearch.
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
5 monthsSenior Full Stack Engineer
Simpleshow
- Expanded the asset management system.
- Added animations and audio features.
- Implemented an Elasticsearch query builder.
- Technologies used: NestJS, SQS, Socket.io WebSockets, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Angular, TypeScript, AWS.
Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
8 monthsSenior Full Stack Engineer
Simpleshow
- Rebuilt an asset management system for illustrations.
- Converted image data.
- Managed high-load production environments.
- Migrated assets and annotations from a legacy system.
- Technologies used: NestJS, SQS, Angular, MongoDB, MySQL, OpenSearch, Socket.io WebSockets, TypeScript, AWS, Twilio.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
3 yearsBerlin, Germany
Agile Coach
Retresco
- Led team turnarounds, acted as Scrum Master, planned releases, coached Product Owners and engineering leads.
- Introduced and solidified Scrum as an efficient agile framework.
- Completed three team turnarounds.
- Coached two development teams.
- Increased pipeline efficiency, cutting ticket turnaround times by 50%.
- Onboarded and supported new Product Owners in agile processes.
- Established roadmaps and feature shaping for reliable feature delivery—20 features and a new product delivered on time within 12 months.
- Facilitated daily scrums, retrospectives, refinements, plannings, roadmap and feature shaping meetings.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsSenior Full Stack Engineer
8Buddy
- Developed a SaaS platform for knowledge sharing in engineering teams.
- Built a cloud-native microservice architecture from scratch.
- Created React-based micro frontends.
- Integrated a chatbot into MS Teams and Mattermost.
- Technologies used: NestJS, Node.js, React, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, AWS, TypeScript, NATS, MS Teams App, Mattermost App.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearAgile Coach
1000shapes
- Led agile transformation, acted as Scrum Master, coached Product Owners, planned releases, and managed project controls.
- Consolidated and optimized Scrum processes for consistency.
- Trained and supported Product Owners on roadmap processes and prioritization.
- Improved development workflows through team coaching with a focus on sprint goals and ticket-pull strategies.
- Successfully established retrospectives as a continuous improvement tool.
- Facilitated daily scrums, retrospectives, refinements, and plannings.
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
4 monthsDatabase Engineer
Picdrop
- Implemented an SQL database for a revenue accounting system.
- Developed a preparatory accounting system.
- Managed international customer revenue and tax reporting.
- Handed over deliverables to tax consultants and authorities.
- Technologies used: NestJS, PostgreSQL, Java, AWS.
Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
8 monthsSenior Full Stack Engineer
Simpleshow
- Greenfield implementation of a project management system with Salesforce integration.
- Built a chatbot using Twilio.
- Technologies used: NestJS, SQS, Angular, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, TypeScript, Socket.io WebSockets, Twilio.
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
3 monthsAgile Coach
Picdrop
- Led agile transformation and business process engineering.
- Coached executives on agile processes.
- Supported the introduction of Scrum as the development process.
- Facilitated business process analysis workshops using event storming.
Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 7 monthsBerlin, Germany
Agile Coach
Triplecore
- Provided agile leadership, project management, software senior expertise.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 yearInterim CTO and Agile Coach
Corporate Rates Club
- Built the product team, led agile transformation, and introduced DevOps.
- Served as interim CTO.
- Stabilized the development team during agile transformation.
- Implemented DevOps practices.
- Established a company backlog as the main steering tool.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsBerlin, Germany
Director Cloud Solutions
Gecko
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
5 yearsBerlin, Germany
Head of IT
Simpleshow
Jan 2003 - Dec 2013
11 yearsHamburg, Germany
Team Lead
Axel Springer
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
4 yearsGütersloh, Germany
IT Consultant
Bertelsmann
Summary
Bridge-builder between coaching and coding. As an experienced Agile leader and Senior Full Stack Engineer, I provide solutions for companies seeking sustainable agile transformation and efficient product development. With my technical expertise in NestJS, Node.js, AWS, Angular, React, and my background in product development, DevOps, and Generative AI, I help clients boost both efficiency and creativity. My focused team leadership makes me the top choice for companies wanting to take their digital products and services to the next level.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Oct 1998 - Jun 1998
Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum
Berlin, Germany
Oct 1992 - Jun 1997
University of Rostock
Diploma in Mathematics · Mathematics · Rostock, Germany
Certifications & licenses
SCRUM - Certified Scrum Master
Scaled Agile - SAFe Certified
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