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Paul Kocher

Developer
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Summary

Experienced software developer with a strong passion for continuous learning and staying updated on emerging technologies. Demonstrated ability to successfully self-manage and deliver results in independent projects, while also thriving in collaborative team environments. Committed to delivering high-quality code and innovative solutions that meet the needs of clients and end-users. Adept at adapting to new challenges and leveraging problem-solving skills to drive project success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Developer

Everest Systems GmbH
2023.02 - Current
  • Spearheaded the development of an integration platform used across multiple teams, enabling future customers to "mix-and-match" and easily create integrations with external systems or via file ingestion.
  • Designed flexible architecture allowing seamless integration with diverse external services and file types, empowering non-technical users to build custom workflows.
  • Collaborated with product and engineering teams to ensure the platform is scalable, adaptable, and meets both current and future business needs.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to teams using the platform, ensuring smooth adoption and minimizing implementation challenges.
  • Continuously optimized platform performance and expanded integration capabilities to meet evolving client demands.

Senior Software Developer

QPLIX GmbH
2022.08 - 2023.01
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate software components seamlessly into existing systems.
  • Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
  • Contributed to the architecture design of complex software systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
  • Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
  • Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.

Tech Lead Mobile & Web Development

axio concept GmbH
2021.11 - 2022.07
  • Lead a team of 5 Software developers building an UML-Diagram editor utilizing Angular, RxJS and TailwindCSS which enables customers to plan and visualize software architecture in a professional manner
  • Migrated a media driven IONIC application to Flutter which increased performance by >50%
  • Current project: Build AR-Flutter app to visualize issues on conveyor belt by displaying videos at the position where a problem occurred (bottle fallen/broken)
  • To track this data, a dashboard is being built utilizing React which displays sensor data in real-time, exports reports and lets user operate conveyor belt.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill improvement.

Software Developer

axio concept GmbH
2019.10 - 2021.10
  • Refactored existing Angular application for standard management solution used by > 100k users across Europe on a daily basis to comply with Angular's best practices which lead to a 35% performance boost
  • Built web and mobile app for a Start-Up which offers interactive manuals and tutorials by Manufacturers and Users utilizing Angular, IONIC, C#, MSSQL, MongoDB, CQRS and Event Sourcing
  • Designed and implemented Windows application used by injection molding manufacturer that automatically collected Reports via FTP, deleted Reports older than a user specified date and transferred to network share which made previous workflow obsolete.

Freelance Webdesigner

2015.09 - 2019.12
  • Created Websites for clients utilizing WordPress, JavaScript and Bootstrap/Foundation CSS-Framework.

Software Developer

Pflege plus 24 GmbH
2016.12 - 2019.09
  • Designed and implemented internal ERP Web App utilizing Angular, C# (.NET Core) and MSSQL which featured: Scheduling of employees, Creating, digital signing and email delivery of work contracts, Managing employees, customers, health insurances, doctors, Perimeter search of available employees depending on previous shifts and distance to customer.

o2 Shop Agent

The Phone House
2013.02 - 2013.07

o2 Shop Agent

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
2010.03 - 2013.01

Event Technician

Gallowglass Ltd
2008.04 - 2009.01

Event Technician

Accente Media Support Ltd.
2007.11 - 2008.03

Education

Wholesale and foreign trade merchant -

Apprenticeship Wholesale And Foreign Trade Merchant
Germersheim, Germany
2013.08 - 2015.05

Audio Engineer -

Apprenticeship Audio Engineer (SAE Frankfurt)
Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
2006.03 - 2007.05

Intermediate secondary school-leaving certificate -

Vocational Business School
1999.08 - 2002.05

Skills

Angular

RxJS

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

React

Node.JS

C#

Flutter

Solidity

Hardhat

API Integration

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Landau in der Pfalz
  • Date of Birth: 07/29/83

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Developer

Everest Systems GmbH
2023.02 - Current

Senior Software Developer

QPLIX GmbH
2022.08 - 2023.01

Tech Lead Mobile & Web Development

axio concept GmbH
2021.11 - 2022.07

Software Developer

axio concept GmbH
2019.10 - 2021.10

Software Developer

Pflege plus 24 GmbH
2016.12 - 2019.09

Freelance Webdesigner

2015.09 - 2019.12

Wholesale and foreign trade merchant -

Apprenticeship Wholesale And Foreign Trade Merchant
2013.08 - 2015.05

o2 Shop Agent

The Phone House
2013.02 - 2013.07

o2 Shop Agent

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
2010.03 - 2013.01

Event Technician

Gallowglass Ltd
2008.04 - 2009.01

Event Technician

Accente Media Support Ltd.
2007.11 - 2008.03

Audio Engineer -

Apprenticeship Audio Engineer (SAE Frankfurt)
2006.03 - 2007.05

Intermediate secondary school-leaving certificate -

Vocational Business School
1999.08 - 2002.05
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