Manuel Reinfurt
Cloud Architect & Lead Developer
Experience
Aug 2022 - Feb 2025
2 years 7 monthsCloud Architect & Lead Developer
Guided Doing
- Responsible for the 5-head development team and Scrum + DevOps approach.
- Designed and implemented the cloud architecture for the application landscape used to create digital manuals, onboardings and processes, especially handling large media content annotated with additional information.
- Lead Development for the user management on Azure Cloud using .NET 8/C#.
- Development for the backend used by the mobile application and support & admin application.
- Development for the user management frontend using React (TypeScript).
- Implemented AI-based automatic video translations in a serverless architecture.
- Implemented activity log & changelog for compliance using CosmosDB.
- Tech Stack included: Azure Cloud, .NET 8/C#.
- Azure Services utilized: MSSQL, Bicep, App Service, Functions, Service Bus, CosmosDB, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Key Vault, Cost Management.
- Libraries used: Serilog, xUnit, Moq.
- DevOps practices involved: GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Bicep (IaC).
- Methodologies applied: Clean Architecture, CQRS.
- Tools: GitHub Copilot.
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 2 monthsCloud Architect
q.beyond AG
- Engaged in a project for a client in the Logistics (Sea & Air Freight Business).
- Developed a suite of services for calculating shipping costs, shipping inquiries and forwarding to sales.
- Migrated ASP.NET applications to .NET 5+ applications running containerized in Azure Cloud.
- Migrated software development approach to Azure DevOps including DevOps Pipelines.
- Introduced IaC with Terraform.
- Led Workshops to gather requirements for cloud architecture drafts and refine with stakeholders.
- Tech Stack: Azure Cloud, .NET 5+.
- Services: Azure App Service, Service Bus, Log Analytics, Application Insights, AD.
- DevOps: Docker, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Terraform.
Aug 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 5 monthsDepartment Lead
q.beyond AG
- Responsible for 8 directs and 69 people in total.
- Grew the engineering teams from 33 to 69 by hiring, leading and coaching the engineering leadership team.
- Led and worked with Solution Architects to plan and build scalable cloud solutions for customers focusing on Azure Cloud.
- Designed Solution Architecture for Serverless and AKS-based applications using Arc42 template.
- Focused on ‘Lift & Shift’, ‘Rearchitect’ and ‘Rebuild’ Cloud Migration strategies.
- Led workshops in regard to Cloud Migration and Cloud Development.
- Architectures included: Azure AD, AKS, Functions, Logic Apps, CosmosDB, MSSQL, Container Registry, Monitor.
- Provided consulting for key accounts with focus on Cloud Architecture (Cloud Migration, Cloud Application Architecture) & DevSecOps Culture.
- Evaluated technologies by developing prototypes and in collaboration with key developers.
- Open-sourced components on GitHub (GitHub Actions for CI/CD).
- Built reference architecture & IaC templates with Terraform.
- Technology Stack: Azure Cloud, .NET 5+/C#, Terraform, Angular (TypeScript), Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, AWS.
Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
6 months Frankfurt, Germany
Domain Architect | Business Banking
ING Deutschland
- Led Domain service and products integration from overall architectural perspective.
- Worked on a microservices-based inhouse application in Java with Docker, Kubernetes (OpenShift) in ING Private Cloud.
- Designed new systems, products and services in cooperation with Stakeholders using arc42 Template and Domain Driven Design approach.
- Responsible for Development and Release Management Process within Jira.
- Communicated and promoted technology and architecture standards among teams.
- Led and fulfilled Asset Governance Process (including ISO 27001 requirements) to release product within Business Banking Tribe on time.
- Part of Working Group for Compliance & Security of Container-based applications (Docker & Kubernetes).
- Followed Agile Spotify model and software development approach based on Scrum.
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
7 monthsCloud Architect & Developer
Incloud Engineering GmbH
- Developed a prototype for a smart cleaning robot controllable via a smartphone application for a client in the Cleaning Equipment industry.
- Designed the cloud architecture for the smart cleaning robot prototype.
- Implemented onboarding of the smart cleaning robot and creation of a digital twin.
- Enabled MQTT-based communication and controlling of the smart cleaning robot.
- Developed collection and visualization of telemetry data.
- Tech Stack: Azure Cloud, .NET Core.
- Services: Azure IoT Hub, Event Hub, Functions, Service Bus, Docker, Log Analytics, Application Insights.
- Libraries: Serilog, xUnit, Moq.
- DevOps: CI/CD on GitLab CI.
Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
1 year 5 monthsChief Technology Officer
Incloud Engineering GmbH
- Responsible for the strategic direction of the organization.
- Evaluated and established a core technology stack for app and web development.
- Standardized workflows, processes and DevOps as part of an agile transformation (mostly using Jira, Confluence, GitLab).
- Tech Stack: Azure Cloud, .NET 5+, Teraform, Node.js, React, Angular, Kubernetes, GitLab, AWS, Flutter.
- Led Development in key account projects including:
- Web applications using .NET/C# on Azure (App Service, Functions, Service Bus, Insights, Storage, …).
- Containerized applications with Docker running in Kubernetes Clusters.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
- Provided consulting for key accounts including:
- Creating drafts of current and target IT architectures, primarily for public clouds (AWS & Azure).
- Leading workshops on SDLC topics like DevOps, ALM, Scrum, Public Clouds.
- Defining MVPs including initial architecture draft for customer products.
- Grew & coached the engineering teams by:
- Being responsible for recruiting and onboarding processes.
- Establishing a developer career path.
- Responsible for the internal infrastructure by:
- Maintaining and expanding our AWS infrastructure.
- Administering & Configuring Jira, Confluence and GitLab.
Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
7 monthsTechnical Lead
Incloud Engineering GmbH
- In addition to the tasks of the Technical Product Owner:
- Shaped the software development process for the whole organization.
- Created and led initiatives for global best practices and processes.
Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
8 monthsTechnical Product Owner
Incloud Engineering GmbH
- Managed development of B2B & B2C Applications including:
- Web applications using Angular, Node.js and ASP.NET.
- Cross-Plattform Mobile Apps with Xamarin.NET (C#).
- Containerized applications with Docker.
- Defined Application Architecture.
- Responsible for various steps in the Git Flow-based development cycle: Code-Reviews, Unit-Testing, CI/CD (Jenkins and GitLab).
- Coordinated the development team and collaborated with Product Owner to ensure project scope & timeline.
- Responsible for Software Release Process.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
2 yearsDeveloper
Incloud Engineering GmbH
- Developed an application for a client in the IT (Learning Content Provider) industry.
- The application connected to the Courseware Marketplace to access customer purchases, view them inside the application, view purchased licenses and connect with other students.
- Developed a cross-platform (iOS, Android) application including backend.
- Implemented features such as:
- Viewing different types of media purchased via the Marketplace.
- Collaborating with other students using comments and highlights including ChangeSet-Management (Handling conflicts due to parallel editing).
- Marketplace integration via REST APIs.
- Tech Stack: Xamarin.NET, ASP.NET.
- DevOps: Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (which was rebranded to Azure DevOps later on).
Oct 2013 - Jan 2017
3 years 4 monthsSoftware Developer
Incloud Engineering GmbH
- Developed various B2B & B2C applications following agile development practices.
- Developed native iOS Apps using Objective-C and Swift.
- Developed cross-Plattform Apps using Xamarin.NET (C#).
- Developed web applications using Angular, Node.js and ASP.NET.
- Automated tasks with Python.
- Involved in various steps of the development cycle: Code-Reviews, Unit-Testing, CI/CD (Jenkins and GitLab).
- Utilized Trunk-based development and Git Flow-based development.
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
3 months Darmstadt, Germany
Working Student
Hochschule Darmstadt
- Developed a blended learning web application using Angular.js (JavaScript) and Node.js (JavaScript).
- Practiced Trunk-based development.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).
Summary
Experienced Cloud Architect and Software Developer with over 10 years of expertise. Specialized in Azure Cloud, software development (.NET/C#, Angular), IaC (Terraform, Bicep) and DevOps best practices. I’m passionate about efficient, secure, and innovative software solutions. I’m available for Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps and Software Development projects, preferably in agile teams. Whether you’re starting your cloud journey or optimizing existing architectures, I can help drive your digital transformation successfully.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Hochschule Darmstadt
Master of Science · Computer Science · Germany · 1,5
Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
Hochschule Darmstadt
Bachelor of Science · Computer Science · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
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