Yannick Schuchmann - Freelance IT Consultant/Advisor

Q: Where is Yannick based?

Yannick is based in Gross-Umstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Yannick speak?

Yannick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yannick have?

Yannick has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Yannick has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Yannick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yannick's latest experience?

Yannick's most recent position is Freelance IT Consultant/Advisor at Deutsche Glasfaser .

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

In recent years, Yannick has worked for Deutsche Glasfaser , SCAYLE , NextStep KI Consulting , Deep Planning , and Digital Dignity e.V. .

Q: Which industries is Yannick most experienced in?

Yannick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Construction . Yannick also has some experience in Retail , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas is Yannick most experienced in?

Yannick is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Research and Development (R&D) . Yannick also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Yannick worked in recently?

Yannick has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Yannick worked in recently?

Yannick has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Gross-Umstadt, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

6 months

Freelance IT Consultant/Advisor

Deutsche Glasfaser

Led integration process of multiple systems between development agencies in Germany and India
Advised on SDKs, system integration, system architecture, API contract design, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and SAP.

May 2023 - Nov 2023

7 months

Freelance IT Consultant/Advisor

SCAYLE

Improved backend and frontend SDKs, documentation, and developer experience
Conducted technical writing and architectural work to create an intuitive, all-embracing developer experience for clients.

Mar 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Hands-on AI Strategy Consulting

NextStep KI Consulting

LLMs, Vercel AI SDK, Letta, ChromaDB, §203 compliant AI solutions, Chatbots, RAG solutions, Knowledge Graphs, Agentic Workflows
We help DACH companies integrate the use of Generative AI into their workflows. From an initial meeting to prototyping and full integration strategy in a 6-weeks program. No hype, instead we measure and optimize KPI improvements.

Mar 2023 - May 2025

2 years 3 months

Co-Founder & CTO

Deep Planning

Built AI-powered SaaS tech matching designers with construction supply industry solutions using React, NextJS, LLMs, DevOps, Supabase, Vercel
Authored tech-related sections of business plan and business case including team and tooling requirements and cost calculations
Secured investor interest before team dissolution due to private reasons of a co-founder.

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Board-member & CTO

Digital Dignity e.V.

Tech lead, project manager, solutions architect, agile practices
Develop impact-first tech solutions, shape tech policy in Europe, and provide a community for a safer internet
Responsible for developing innovation concepts, advising, leading and recruiting tech volunteers, writing tech funding applications, managing infrastructure, and pioneering software solutions.

Jun 2020 - Dec 2024

4 years 7 months

Co-Founder & CTO

deepinsights.tech

Tech lead for time series database and AI solutions using Node.js, Kubernetes, spot.io
Built a ‘Google Trends’–like platform for Amazon marketplaces providing keyword-based customer insight enabling vendors to eliminate guesswork.

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Co-Founder & CTO

Am I In Porn?

Tech lead covering backend, frontend, DevOps, full stack, UI/UX with React, Node.js, Python, AWS ECS, Kubernetes, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, microservices, cloud architecture, MongoDB, AI, Apache Solr, Redis
Co-founded and served as sole tech person to build and integrate product, frontend, backend, auto-scalable cloud infrastructure, test-driven development, and scalable AI for a face-recognition search engine fighting non-consensual pornography and image-based sexual abuse.

Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year

Co-Founder & CTO

Urpantry

Developed Android and iOS apps with React Native and Ruby on Rails for FMCG industry disruption
Enabled users to track pantry items and automate repetitive grocery orders using collected data.

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 6 months

Freelance Software Engineer & IT Consultant/Advisor

XING

Expert in React hired to migrate profile page from legacy Ruby on Rails to new tech stack
Advised and designed a modular React ecosystem for widget integration
Actively developed as frontend engineer, later extended contract as backend engineer.

Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

5 months

Freelance Software Engineer

ABOUTYOU

Provided React and TypeScript expertise to migrate shop frontend to a new tech stack
Collaborated with existing team to implement frontend improvements.

Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

1 year 6 months

Co-Founder

Solon

Co-built a collaborative music player web app with Backbone.js, Angular, Ruby on Rails, Docker, Heroku, and Material Design
Created high-level abstraction library integrating music from YouTube, SoundCloud, and Vimeo with democratic playlist voting
Paused operations to complete university studies despite investor offers.

Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

11 months

Project Lead Frontend Development

ABOUTYOU

Led and built the first frontend development department using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, and Backbone.js
Hired, managed, and guided a team of developers for initial online-shop iterations
Departed to focus on finishing university degree.

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 (10 years), Professional Services (3 years), Construction (2 years), Retail (2 years), Media and Entertainment (1.5 years), and Food and Beverage (1 year).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Construction

Retail

Media and Entertainment

Food and Beverage

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 (11 years), Product Development (10.5 years), Research and Development (7 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), Project Management (5.5 years), and Strategy (4.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Strategy

Summary

I am an optimistic, open-minded creator with a passion for building—whether in technology, art, or hands-on projects. Self-taught and solutions-oriented, I thrive on turning ideas into reality across digital and physical domains. Outside of tech, I enjoy woodworking, painting, music, and the ongoing renovation of my old farmhouse. I also have a love for travel and adventure, often working remotely from my restored Volkswagen van.

Skills

Technology Leader And Full Stack Product Builder With 15+ Years Of Experience Across Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure, And Advisory Roles.
Skilled In High-level System Design, Hands-on Development (React, Ruby On Rails, Nextjs, Typescript, Cloud, Llms, …), And Full-stack Product Delivery.
Board Member Of A Global Tech Ngo With A Proven Track Record In Both Technical Execution And Strategic Guidance.
Extensive Experience With Major Frontend/backend Frameworks, (Non-)relational, Vector, And Graph Databases, And Applied Machine Learning.
Proficient In Modern Project Management And Collaboration Tools (Linear, Jira, Trello, Figma, Miro, Github, Notion, Confluence, And More).

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2012 - Jul 2016

HAW Hamburg

Bachelor of Science, Media Systems · Media Systems · Hamburg, Germany

Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

TU Darmstadt

Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Technology · Information Systems Technology · Darmstadt, Germany

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Yannick based?

Yannick is based in Gross-Umstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Yannick speak?

Yannick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Yannick have?

Yannick has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Yannick has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Yannick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yannick be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yannick would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance IT Consultant/Advisor, Hands-on AI Strategy Consulting, Co-Founder & CTO.

What is Yannick's latest experience?

Yannick's most recent position is Freelance IT Consultant/Advisor at Deutsche Glasfaser.

What companies has Yannick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yannick has worked for Deutsche Glasfaser, SCAYLE, NextStep KI Consulting, Deep Planning, and Digital Dignity e.V..

Which industries is Yannick most experienced in?

Yannick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Construction. Yannick also has some experience in Retail, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Yannick most experienced in?

Yannick is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Yannick also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Yannick worked in recently?

Yannick has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Construction.

Which business areas has Yannick worked in recently?

Yannick has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Yannick's education?

Yannick holds a Bachelor in Media Systems from HAW Hamburg and a Bachelor in Information Systems Technology from TU Darmstadt.

What is the availability of Yannick?

Yannick is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Yannick?

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