Thorsten Gerlach
Software Architect
Experience
Software Architect
Large Insurance Company
- Replaced old interfaces with newer APIs.
- Merged multiple smaller solutions into a main solution to improve builds and efficiency in the software development process.
- Swapped backend persistence from Telerik to NHibernate.
- Created unit tests to secure the code.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.8, WinForms, WCF, REST, XML, JSON, Visual Studio, ReSharper, NuGet, SQL Developer, StyleCop, ConQAT, Rhino Mocks, Swagger, IIS Express, Azure DevOps. Methods: Scrum, Design Patterns, Dependency Injection, MVVM.
Software Architect
IT Services Company
- Enhanced existing software with new features.
- Analyzed and fixed bugs in existing issues.
- Improved backend persistence.
- Contributed to business specs, designed the architecture, and created and maintained framework components for the successor software.
- Developed the successor software in the backend and core.
- Wrote unit tests to secure the code.
- Coordinated with international teams.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.8, C# .Net 8, WPF, SQLite, DB Browser for SQLite. Methods: Scrum, Design Patterns, Dependency Injection, MVVM. Tools: Visual Studio, ReSharper, NuGet, Enterprise Architect, Redmine, Git.
Software Architect
Large Insurance Company
- Built an interface for data exchange between two systems.
- Extended an existing API with new features.
- Defined requirements and designed the interface.
- Handled data processing within the existing software.
- Managed authentication between systems.
- Expanded a read API with new features.
- Wrote unit tests to secure the code.
- Coordinated with international teams.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.8, WinForms, WCF, REST, XML, JSON. Tools: Visual Studio, ReSharper, NuGet, SQL Developer, StyleCop, ConQAT, Rhino Mocks, Enterprise Architect, Azure DevOps.
Software Architect
Large Insurance Company
- Enhanced existing client/server software with new features across different development branches.
- Fixed bugs and analyzed the software for improvements.
- Developed unit and scenario tests to secure implemented code.
- Integrated with various web APIs (REST).
- Extended database connectivity with Telerik.
- Coordinated with international teams.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.8, WinForms, WCF, REST, XML, UML. Tools: Visual Studio, ReSharper, NuGet, TOAD, SQL Developer, StyleCop, ConQAT, Enterprise Architect, Azure DevOps.
Software Architect
Large Munich Security Company
- Analyzed and optimized software architecture.
- Fixed bugs in existing software processes.
- Automated data generation processes through to final product.
- Conducted performance and stability tests of the automated solution.
- Developed tools for quality assurance and data validation.
- Coordinated development with international teams.
- Coached end users on the application software.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.0, WinForms, SQL, Stored Procedures, XML, UML.
Software Developer
Company in Bonn
- Expanded and implemented new features for software that automates mobile network data analysis.
- Connected and created SQL database queries to display data in tables and on an OSM-based map.
- Fixed bugs and developed new map features using C# and WinForms.
- Extended map visuals.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.6, XML, UML, WinForms. Tools: Visual Studio, ReSharper, MS SQL Management Studio, DevExpress.
Software Developer
Swiss Company
- Enhanced and implemented new features for software that automates data collection and analysis.
- Integrated an automotive dead reckoning device into the existing product.
- Evaluated a new measurement engine to replace the core measurement engine.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.6, XML, UML, WPF. Tools: Visual Studio, ReSharper, DotCover, NUnit.
Software Developer
Large Munich Company
- Contributed to business specs, maintenance, error analysis, and fixes.
- Automated builds and tests.
- Added GPS devices for data collection via Bluetooth/USB with NMEA protocol.
- Fine-tuned broadband scanner rates for different user scenarios.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.5, XML, UML, WPF, Entity Framework, SQL, SQLite. Tools: Visual Studio, Jenkins, PostSharp.
Freelance Electrical Engineer M.Sc.
I am a freelance Electrical Engineer M.Sc. focusing on software development and architecture. Core skills: - Software development in C# .Net - Object-oriented analysis and design My work shows a results-driven and independent approach, along with analytical and structured thinking. I have experience in various industries, including telecommunications, IT, measurement technology, and insurance.
Software Developer
Large Munich Company
- Developed new software for data collection and analysis with hardware devices.
- Contributed to business specs, designed the architecture, and built framework components.
- Created algorithms and integrated automatic detection of mobile channels using HF broadband scanners for GSM, UMTS, and LTE.
- Implemented automatic hardware detection of various broadband scanners in the software.
- Developed scenarios to help users create measurement tasks.
Technologies: C# .Net 4.0, XML, UML, WPF, Entity Framework. Tools: Visual Studio, ReSharper, Jenkins.
Master's in Electrical Engineering
University of Kassel
Focus: Information Technology Grade: 1.3 Thesis: Automated Efficient Band and Cell Detection in GSM, UMTS, and LTE Mobile Networks (Grade: 1.0)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
University of Kassel
Focus: Information Technology Grade: 1.5 Thesis: Analysis of LTE Field Measurements to Develop Optimization and Planning Recommendations for Vodafone Germany’s Network (Grade: 1.3)
Summary
I am a freelance Electrical Engineer M.Sc. focusing on software development and architecture.
Core skills:
- Software development in C# .Net
- Object-oriented analysis and design
After my studies I started working independently to cover constantly changing topics and steadily expand my knowledge with exciting projects. In my free time I enjoy endurance sports for balance.
Languages
Education
University of Kassel
Master's in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology · Electrical Engineering, Information Technology · Kassel, Germany · 1.3
University of Kassel
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology · Electrical Engineering, Information Technology · Kassel, Germany · 1.5
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