Peter Achilles - IT Consultant

Q: Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 23 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is IT Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation .

Q: What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation , 021 Software GmbH , 58agents GmbH , Rawfood Association e.V. , and KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail . Peter also has some experience in Sport and Recreation , Automotive , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Procurement and Purchasing , and Logistics . Peter also has some experience in Sales , Information Technology (IT) , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Food and Beverage , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Accounting .

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Kirchheimbolanden, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

7 months

IT Consultant

Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation

Development of automated software tests (unit, integration, regression and end-to-end tests).
Applied technologies: Playwright, Vitest, JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue3, Go, Laravel, REST API, CI/CD, Docker, Git, GitHub, Scrum, Jira.

Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

3 months

Senior Software Engineer

021 Software GmbH

Further development of the market research application Horizon.
Applied technologies: TypeScript, React, GraphQL, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Git, GitHub, Kanban.

Feb 2024 - Apr 2024

3 months

Senior Software Engineer

58agents GmbH

Development of a platform that extracts projects with definable search terms from job platforms and displays them uniformly formatted.
Implementation of features such as user accounts, search term management and application status handling.
Applied technologies: Web scraping, Python, Django, Playwright, Beautiful Soup, PHP, Laravel, Livewire, Blade, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Docker, Git, GitHub, Kanban.

Jan 2024 - May 2024

5 months

IT Consultant

Rawfood Association e.V.

Development of a web application for the declaration, approval and representation of raw and organic food products.
Applied technologies: PHP, Laravel, Vue3, Livewire, Inertia.js, Vite, Axios, Vuetify, HTML5, Tailwind CSS, MySQL, Vitest, Vue Test Utils, Git.

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

IT Consultant

KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH

Implementation of new features and bug fixes for a complex e-commerce website.
Applied technologies: Vue2, Nuxt2, Vue Storefront, TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, Magnolia, SCSS, Git, GitLab, Scrum, Jira, Confluence.

Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

8 months

Senior Software Engineer

Richard Wolf GmbH

Frontend development for medical OR equipment.
Integration of various microfrontends for surgical devices and creation of a touchscreen dashboard.
Development of a new microfrontend for managing cameras and monitors, including drag-and-drop assignment of sources to monitors, camera previews, assignable split-screen presets and video recording functions.
Creation of automated tests with Playwright and Vitest.
Applied technologies: Vue3, TypeScript, JavaScript, Webpack, Vite, Node.js, microfrontends, Single-SPA, Pinia, Naive UI, video routing, WebRTC, Java, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Storybook, Playwright, Vitest, Git, GitHub, Kanban, Jira, Confluence.

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

3 months

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a customized ERP system with batch management, goods flow control and packaging quantity flow.
Implementation of a REST connection to Billbee for data retrieval and generation of custom reports.
Applied technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Vue3, Nuxt3, Vuetify, Express.js, Axios, Vite, HTML5, SCSS, MySQL, REST API, Vitest, Vue Test Utils, Mercurial.

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

3 months

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a dynamic web application for visualizing selectable scales for guitar and bass with four to ten strings.
Implementation of multiple features and a test game.
Setting up the CI/CD pipeline.
Applied technologies: JavaScript, Vue3, Nuxt3, HTML5, SCSS, Vite, Mercurial, GitLab CI/CD.

Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

5 months

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a multi-strategic cryptocurrency trading bot.
Implementation of various algorithms and experiments with numerous trading indicators.
Backtesting and fine-tuning to optimize performance.
Applied technologies: Python, Django, Dash, Plotly, Mercurial.

Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

1 month

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Adaptation of existing interfaces between the accounting system Taxpool and the e-commerce platforms Amazon and eBay to support new report formats.
Applied technologies: C++, Mercurial.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

3 months

Senior Engineer

Gorillas Technologies GmbH

Development of a kite with a wingspan of 150 cm as a customer gift.
Applied technologies: Python, Rhinoceros.

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

1 month

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a script for converting eBay transaction reports into importable Datev accounting entries.
Applied technologies: C++, Mercurial.

Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

1 month

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a script for converting Amazon transaction reports into importable Datev accounting entries.
Applied technologies: C++, Mercurial.

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

5 months

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a script for automated creation of an injection-moldable CAD design for a citrus press within the CAD application Rhinoceros.
Control of the design via constants and arrays.
Applied technologies: Python, Rhinoceros, Mercurial.

Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

4 years 2 months

Software Developer

Lunatic

Development of a script for automated creation of a CAD plan for a traction kite consisting of an inflatable framework, upper sail, lower sail and stabilization sail.
Generation of a 3D object and a 2D development in Rhinoceros, production-ready with sewing points, seam allowances and other markings.
Design process controlled solely by numerical parameters and arrays containing Boolean values, quantities, lengths, diameters and angles defining the traction kite.
Applied technologies: Python, C++, Visual Basic, Rhinoceros, Mercurial.

Sep 2011 - Jun 2020

8 years 10 months

Software Engineer

Raytheon Professional Services GmbH

Development of web-based e-learning and training management software for major clients.
Application development and technical responsibility for specification analysis.
Design and implementation of software components.
Further development and troubleshooting of existing systems.
Monitoring of production systems.
Testing and release of new software components.
Provision of 2nd and 3rd level support.
Applied technologies: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, C#, .NET, Visual Basic, Java, Groovy, Selenium, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Drupal, Twig, CVS, Git, Liferay, Oracle SQL, Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Jira, Confluence, Docent, Moodle, Totara, Kanban.

Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 1 month

Senior Engineer

SVMtec GmbH

Participation in an EU project for development of an innovative inflatable traction kite for power generation and ship towing.
Creation of CAD designs and coordination of prototype production.
Active participation in the testing phase.
Applied technologies: Visual Basic, Rhinoceros, Mercurial.

Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 2 months

Software Engineer

Raytheon Professional Services GmbH

Implementation of a new user interface for the Learning Management System GM-Academy.
Implementation of the specified style guide and development of new functions.
Improvement of the overall application, bug fixing and regular maintenance work.
Applied technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, Selenium, CVS, Kanban.

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

6 months

Senior Software Engineer

Lunatic

Development of a community web platform enabling kiteboarders, manufacturers, kite schools and kite shops to register events.
Implementation of search and interactive world map views for businesses and events.
Applied technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, XHTML, CSS, Google Maps API.

Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

3 months

Senior Software Engineer

European Country Living GmbH

Development of a payment module for Joomla/Virtuemart to process credit card transactions with payment provider B+S Card.
Implementation of new webshop functions and bug fixes.
Optimization of performance and user-friendliness.
Applied technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS.

Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

9 months

Senior Software Engineer

Image Media Production GmbH

Development of a custom photo community platform.
Implementation of features such as photo contests, personal galleries, community galleries and votings.
Deployment of the application.
Applied technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, XHTML, CSS.

Feb 2009 - Feb 2009

1 month

Graphic Designer

A.I.R. GmbH

Architectural visualization of the company building and residence based on a provided DXF file.
Applied technologies: Rhinoceros, Softimage XSI, Photoshop, Corel Photo Paint.

Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

2 months

Web Developer

Bauelemente Ussner UG

Development of a custom shipping module.
Implementation of modifications and bug fixes.
Search engine optimization and maintenance work.
Applied technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, SEO.

May 2008 - Sep 2008

5 months

Graphic Designer

Skywalk GmbH u. Co.KG

3D visualization and animation of traction kites for print media and web.
Applied technologies: AutoCAD, Softimage XSI, Photoshop, Corel Photo Paint.

Jan 2008 - Feb 2008

2 months

Web Developer

Bauelemente Ussner UG

Installation of a new webshop (OSIS Online Shop).
Data migration and implementation of a custom webshop function for goods sold by the meter (cutting).
Bug fixing and search engine optimization.
Applied technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, SEO.

Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

5 months

3D Developer

Lunatic

Development of a photorealistic, animatable human 3D figure (female).
Applied technologies: Softimage XSI, JScript, Photoshop, Corel.

Aug 2007 - Aug 2007

1 month

Web Developer

Image Media Production GmbH

Programming of a dynamic photo gallery and various contact and inquiry forms.
Applied technologies: Rhinoceros, Softimage XSI, Photoshop, Corel Photo Paint.

Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

7 months

Software Developer

Sky Sport Lanka LTD

Development of a CRM system for a paraglider manufacturer.
Implementation of features including customer-specific products (B2B), ordering, order modification, production status tracking, reorders and material management.
Applied technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, Flash, ActionScript.

Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

4 months

Web Developer

Hufgesundheit

Development of a user-friendly content management system.
Creation of a homepage based on the custom-developed CMS.
Applied technologies: PHP, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS.

Mar 2005 - Apr 2025

20 years 2 months

Fullstack-Developer

Lunatic

Development of an AI-supported web application about nutritional values of food products.
Setting up the CI/CD pipeline.
Applied technologies: OpenAI, TypeScript, Vue3, Nuxt.js, HTML5, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL, REST API, FoodData Central API, Daisy UI, Vite, Git, GitLab CI/CD.

Jan 2005 - Feb 2025

20 years 2 months

Frontend-Developer

Achilles

Development of a CV-builder (German and English) with PDF export for creating and maintaining this resume.
Applied technologies: JavaScript, Vue3, JSDoc, jsPDF, PDFMake, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Vite, Git, GitHub.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Web Developer

Striehl GmbH, Art & Nail Design, Lunatic

Creation of internet presences, some including a webshop, corporate design and graphics.
Applied technologies: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, DAZ-3D, Corel Photo Paint.

May 2004 - Present

21 years 10 months

CEO

Lunatic

Company foundation and overall management.
Development of traction kites and required software.
Distribution of kiteboarding equipment.
From 2018: distribution of organic superfoods (private labeling).
Creation and maintenance of own webshops.
Administration of a Debian web server.
Marketing and SEO.
Corporate design.
Accounting and its automation.
Applied technologies: Python, Django, C++, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Visual Basic, VBA, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Vue3, Nuxt3, Node.js, REST, WordPress, Rhinoceros, Blender, Softimage XSI, Corel Photo Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape, Pixelmator, Affinity Suite, Git, Mercurial, Linux, macOS, Windows, Bash.

Dec 2002 - Mar 2004

1 year 4 months

Responsible for procurement and delivery of fruits, logistics, webshop development and sales

Passion4Fruit GmbH

Responsibility for procurement and delivery of fruits.
Management of logistics processes.
Webshop development.
Sales activities.

Jan 2002 - Mar 2002

3 months

Energy Data Manager

Hamburgische Elektricitätswerke (HEW)

Conducting statistical analyses and risk simulations.
Evaluation of power procurement strategies.
Development of VBA tools for statistical analysis, procurement optimization, price calculation and comprehensive data processing.
Applied technologies: Visual Basic, Excel, Access, VBA.

Feb 2001 - Dec 2001

11 months

Energy Data Manager

VASA Energy (HEW)

Creation of delivery schedules and load forecasts.
Simulation of control energy risks for various pricing models.
Verification of control energy billing.
Development of VBA tools for analysis of load profiles, simulation of control energy costs, creation of delivery schedules and load forecasts.
Applied technologies: Visual Basic, VBA, Excel.

Jul 2000 - Oct 2010

10 years 4 months

Research Assistant

Institute for Technical Combustion - University of Hannover

Conducting research work for the DFG project "Heat transfer to the combustion chamber boundary" in the field of internal combustion engines.
Supervision of endurance tests of passenger car timing belt drives.
Support of the lecture "Heat Transfer".
Applied technologies and fields: thermodynamics, heat transfer.

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 Food and Beverage (23 years), Information Technology (22 years), Retail (22 years), Sport (22 years), Automotive (11 years), and Education (10.5 years).

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

Retail

Sport

Automotive

Education

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 Product Development (25.5 years), Logistics (23 years), Procurement (23 years), Sales (23 years), Information Technology (22 years), and Accounting (22 years).

Product Development

Logistics

Procurement

Sales

Information Technology

Accounting

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in web development, particularly in e-commerce, learning management systems, and ERP systems, I have successfully contributed to numerous projects as a freelancer, employee, or entrepreneur. My technical background as a Mechanical Engineering graduate enables me to effectively participate in multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Top Skills

Javascript / Typescript
Vue.js
Php
Go
Laravel
Rest Api
Ci/cd
Docker
Git
Github
Scrum
Jira
Python
Mysql, Mariadb
Oracle Sql, Pl/sql
Playwright
Vitest
Html / Css
Axios
Vuetify
Html5
Tailwind Css
Vue Test Utils

Programming Languages

Javascript
Typescript
Php
Python
C++
Visual Basic

Frameworks

Vue
Laravel
Django
React
Nuxt
Tailwind Css

Databases

Mysql
Mariadb
Oracle Sql
Pl/sql
Postgresql
Graphql

Test Automation

Playwright
Puppeteer
Selenium
Vitest
Jest

Web Technologies

Node.js
Rest Api
Html
Css
Scss
Webpack
Vite
Bootstrap
Storybook

Devops

Ci/cd
Github
Gitlab
Bitbucket
Docker
Kubenetes
Git
Mercurial
Cvs

Collaboration

Jira
Confluence
Scrum
Kanban

Graphic & Cad

Blender
Rhinoceros
Affinity Suite
Inkscape
Pixelmator
Adobe Cs

CMS

Wordpress
Drupal
Magnolia
Joomla

Other Skills

Software Architecture
Uml
Linux Server Configuration
Bash
Macos

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Feb 2000

TU Kaiserslautern

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany · 1.3

Oct 1991 - Oct 1992

TU Kaiserslautern

Technical Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Engineer.

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is IT Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, 021 Software GmbH, 58agents GmbH, Rawfood Association e.V., and KiK Textilien und Non-Food GmbH.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Information Technology (IT), and Retail. Peter also has some experience in Sport and Recreation, Automotive, and Education.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Procurement and Purchasing, and Logistics. Peter also has some experience in Sales, Information Technology (IT), and Accounting.

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Accounting.

What is Peter's education?

Peter holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from TU Kaiserslautern and a Bachelor in Technical Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering from TU Kaiserslautern.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Peter?

Peter's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.