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Moisburg, Germany

Experience

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025

1 year 4 months

Infrastructure & Deployment Optimization in E-Commerce

WTFitworks

Assessment and analysis of existing CI/CD pipelines and IT infrastructure
Developing optimization proposals to improve continuous delivery, automated tests, and deployments
Enhancing provisioning of server, logging, monitoring, and database infrastructures
Advising on the introduction and implementation of Kubernetes and Docker technologies

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Founder / Cloud Engineer / Consultant

WTFitworks

Jan 2022 - Nov 2025

3 years 11 months

CI/CD Optimization in Publishing

WTFitworks

Consolidation and standardization of the CI/CD infrastructure (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, Nexus)
Introducing a centralized CI/CD stack (GitLab & Nexus) with a container-based setup
Setting up a test environment for safe system updates
Automated updates for Helm-based applications (e.g., Kafka, Postgres)
CI/CD pipeline for Kubernetes cluster provisioning with automated tests
Helm chart releases with automated deployment in test environments
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, GitOps)
Technical training for DevOps teams on automation and deployment

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025

3 years 9 months

Cloud Infrastructure & System Design

WTFitworks

Commissioning and deployment support for internal and external developments in an open-source environment
Linux system administration and cloud administration
Automation with GitHub Actions, Terraform, and monitoring of operational processes
Monitoring and optimizing hybrid cloud and on-premises systems
Designing system architectures in Java, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
Providing technical support to development teams for deployment, operations, and system issues

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 3 months

Germany

DevOps Engineer

Euroleasing GmbH

Planning, provisioning, and deploying modern infrastructures and services into production with the team (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
CI/CD with GitLab and Concourse CI
Monitoring with CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana
Automating setup of Linux servers and clusters (EKS) using Terraform and Ansible
Troubleshooting and documentation
Close collaboration with the development team

Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

DevOps Engineer

ISA GmbH

Maintenance of Linux systems (mainly Debian)
IaC with Ansible
Installation and operation of Kubernetes clusters based on Rancher
Monitoring / logging of the systems (PRTG, ELK)
Network analysis and process optimization
Troubleshooting and documentation
Close collaboration with the development team

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

DevOps Engineer

Surf Media GmbH

Provisioning of development systems and tools and supporting developers in using them
Early detection and elimination of bottlenecks and outages before they become a problem (site reliability)
Administration and optimization of the infrastructure
Development of Saltstack code for managing the technology
Consultant role in various projects within the company

Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

IT Specialist

mgm Technology Partners GmbH

Expert knowledge in technical project infrastructure as well as build and deployment topics
Provision of central infrastructure components and project-specific build and test systems
Supporting projects with know-how and R&D activities on new technologies
DevOps engineer within the project team
Consultant role for various projects
Creation of build pipelines (Jenkins)
Improvement and extension of the cluster (monitoring, logging)

Apr 2013 - Jan 2017

3 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

QA Manager

NEXMO Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

QA of all developed software components and products
Setup, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of cross-platform IT infrastructure (Linux and Windows)
Server virtualization, monitoring of complex server services (e.g. Icinga2)
Continuous development and optimization of all tools
Applying operational feedback to improve processes and procedures
DevOps interface between software development and IT operations
Integration of new hardware and software solutions into the existing system
2nd level support (Java/PHP, databases: Postgres, MSSQL, MySQL)

Dec 2009 - Apr 2013

3 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Team Lead for Customer Support

NEXMO Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Leading projects
Administration of client/server systems
Analysis, planning, and support of IT solutions
Process and procedure improvement based on operational experience
Integration of new hardware and software solutions
Problem solving
1st level support
Quality assurance

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (14.5 years), Media and Entertainment (4 years), Retail (1.5 years), and Banking and Finance (1 year).

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Retail

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (16 years), Operations (11.5 years), Quality Assurance (5 years), Customer Service (3.5 years), Project Management (3.5 years), and Research and Development (1 year).

Information Technology

Operations

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Project Management

Research and Development

Languages

German

Native

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Henning based?

Henning is based in Moisburg, Germany.

What languages does Henning speak?

Henning speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Henning have?

Henning has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Henning has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Henning be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Henning would be well-suited for roles such as: Infrastructure & Deployment Optimization in E-Commerce, Founder / Cloud Engineer / Consultant, CI/CD Optimization in Publishing.

What is Henning's latest experience?

Henning's most recent position is Infrastructure & Deployment Optimization in E-Commerce at WTFitworks.

What companies has Henning worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Henning has worked for WTFitworks and Euroleasing GmbH.

Which industries is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Retail. Henning also has some experience in Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA). Henning also has some experience in Customer Service, Project Management, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Retail.

Which business areas has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is the availability of Henning?

Henning is immediately available for suitable projects.

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