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Thorsten Harms
Freelance Software Developer
Experience
Apr 2025 - Present
11 monthsFreelance Software Developer
OpenMind-IT
- Migration of old print processes and workflows from outdated Linux systems to new ones
- Migration of old Perl scripts to the new environment or reimplementing the processes in Python
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
3 monthsPerl Developer
OpenMind-IT
Work as a Perl developer for a bank
Jan 2023 - Feb 2025
2 years 2 monthsSubproject Manager
OpenMind-IT
Role as subproject manager in a large outsourcing project at a major print service provider, focusing on hosting and applications
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 2 monthsSenior Linux Administrator
OpenMind-IT
- Support for a large print service provider (RHEL 7/8)
- Use of Ansible, release/deployment management, staging
- Monitoring with CheckMK
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearSoftware Developer
OpenMind-IT
Created a REST API in PHP to retrieve smart card data for a university of applied sciences, integrated with MS SQL Server
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 yearSoftware architect and developer
OpenMind-IT
Planning and development of a storage software for Android tablets using Xamarin/C#/.Net for a medium-sized trading company
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 yearsSoftware developer
OpenMind-IT
Creating an interface to query available DSL products at a location for a telecommunications provider via a SOAP web service (PHP)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 yearSoftware developer
OpenMind-IT
- Planning and development of a web application for managing employee leasing for a medium-sized company using PHP (Yii framework)
- Setting up the necessary LAMP environment with Ubuntu
- Customer support and maintenance of the server environment
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (4 years), Media and Entertainment (2 years), Telecommunication (2 years), and Retail (1 year).
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunication
Retail
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (6 years), Project Management (2 years), Operations (1 year), Supply Chain Management (1 year), Customer Service (1 year), and Product Development (1 year).
Information Technology
Project Management
Operations
Supply Chain Management
Customer Service
Product Development
Skills
- Installation And Configuration Of Linux Servers
- It, Server, And Network Support For Various Mid-sized Companies
- Project Management
- Department Management
- Technical Project Management
- Data Protection Officer
- Instructor For It Specialists
- Computer Systems: Pc Level, Network Environment
- Operating Systems: Unix (Basic Knowledge), Linux, Ms-dos, Windows
- Programming Languages – Strong Knowledge: Perl, Php, Python, C/c++/c#, Fml
- Programming Languages – Basic Knowledge: Java, Visual Basic
- Databases – Strong Knowledge: Mysql, Postgresql, Microsoft Sql Server
- Databases – Basic Knowledge: Access, Xbase, Oracle
- Tools: Microsoft Visual Studio, Boa Constructor (Python Ide), Zope/plone, Borland C++ Builder, Seagate Crystal Reports, Gnu C Tools, Gnu Emacs, Yii Framework (1.1 And 2)
- Standard Software: Standard Windows Applications, Ms Office, Visio, Jira, Confluence, Ansible, Checkmk, Servicenow, Maximo, Otrs
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Apprenticeship as wholesale and foreign trade clerk
Apprenticeship as IT specialist in application development
Certifications & licenses
TÜV-certified Data Protection Officer
APO-IT Database Administrator (according to ISO/IEC 17024)
Trainer for IT professions
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Where is Thorsten based?
Thorsten is based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Thorsten speak?
Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Thorsten have?
Thorsten has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Software Developer, Perl Developer, Subproject Manager.
What is Thorsten's latest experience?
Thorsten's most recent position is Freelance Software Developer at OpenMind-IT.
What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Thorsten has worked for OpenMind-IT.
Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?
Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Telecommunication. Thorsten also has some experience in Retail and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?
Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Thorsten also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, and Product Development.
Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?
Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Telecommunication.
Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?
Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.
What is Thorsten's education?
Thorsten attended education in Apprenticeship as wholesale and foreign trade clerk.
Does Thorsten have any certificates?
Thorsten has 3 certificates. These include: TÜV-certified Data Protection Officer, APO-IT Database Administrator (according to ISO/IEC 17024), and Trainer for IT professions.
What is the availability of Thorsten?
Thorsten will be available full-time from March 2026.
What is the rate of Thorsten?
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