Milestones & Competencies

Personal Background

As the Managing Director of HRES Development GmbH, I possess deep expertise and extensive experience in software development, data protection, IT security, international management, and marketing communication (MARCOM). The following comprehensive summary of my technological and entrepreneurial milestones provides detailed insight into my career and competencies.

Technological Background

1986 - 8-Bit Era Technology

  • Systems: Commodore PET, V20, +4, C116, C64, C128, Schneider CPC, Philips MSX, Apple
  • Languages: Assembler, Basic (various dialects), Comal
  • Technologies: Acoustic couplers (150-300 Bits/s), BTX (videotex), IRC

1990 - Multimedia & Multitasking

  • Systems: Commodore Amiga 500/1000/2000, Atari ST, Acorn, custom-built PCs (XT/AT)
  • Languages/Technologies: dBASE, Bash, MS-DOS, MS-Windows, ERP systems, MS Office, Harvard Graphics, MIDI music production, graphic design
  • Communication: Coax networks (Novell), modems (2,400-9,600 Bits/s), Fidonet, BTX (online banking)
  • IT Security: Penetration testing, security analyses

1996 - Internet Introduction

  • Systems: PCs and notebooks, root/web servers
  • Languages: Bash, SQL, HTML, VB/VBA
  • Operating Systems: Linux, MS-DOS, MS-Windows + NT, OS/2
  • Applications: MS Office, Lotus, Corel Draw
  • Communication: ISDN (>64 Kbit/s), Wi-Fi, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, SSH, Usenet, Compuserve
  • IT Security: Penetration testing

2001 - Internet Expansion

  • Systems: PCs, notebooks, mobile devices, root/web servers
  • Languages: Bash, SQL, HTML, CSS, VB/VBA
  • Operating Systems: Linux, MS-Windows, Windows Mobile
  • ERP Systems: Oracle, SAP, Impulse
  • Communication: DSL, T1, Wi-Fi (802.11b/a), ASTRA satellite, GPRS, SMTP, SSH, IMAP

2004 - Mobile Devices & Networking

  • Systems: Blackberry, Windows Mobile/CE, cloud systems, root/web servers
  • Languages: PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows 2000, Windows Mobile
  • CMS: Joomla, WordPress, osCommerce
  • Communication: DSL, Wi-Fi (802.11g), ASTRA satellite, UMTS, FTP, IMAP, SMB, CIFS

2008 - Cloud Computing

  • Systems: PCs, MacBooks, iPhones, Hackintosh, virtualization
  • Languages: Python, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS
  • Operating Systems: Linux, MacOS, iOS, MS-Windows
  • Applications: AVID ProTools, Apple Final Cut, OpenOffice
  • ERP Systems: Oracle, SAP, Navision
  • Communication: DSL, Wi-Fi (802.11n/g), HSDPA

2013 - Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Systems: SmartHome devices (IFTTT, proprietary), mobile platforms
  • Languages: Python, JS, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS
  • Operating Systems: Linux, OSX, iOS, MS-Windows, Android
  • CMS: WordPress, Typesetter, Drupal
  • Communication: 4G-LTE, DSL, Wi-Fi (802.11ac/n/g)

2018 - Data Protection (GDPR)

  • Systems: Data protection management systems, mobile apps
  • Languages: Python, JS, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS
  • Technologies: Encryption, cryptocurrencies, data protection systems
  • Applications: G Suite, Nextcloud, OpenWiki
  • Communication: FTTH, Wi-Fi (802.11ac/n), 4G+

2021 - Virtualization 2.0

  • Systems: Docker containers, virtualization clusters, SmartHome devices
  • Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, APIs, container technologies
  • Operating Systems: Linux, OSX, iOS, MS-Windows, Android
  • Communication: FTTH, Wi-Fi (802.11ad/ac/g), 4G+

Milestones in Software Development

  • 1989: Logistics control system for exporting industrial plants
  • 1996: Data extraction system for mainframes (retail)
  • 1999: Automated pricing system for IT wholesale
  • 2002: Automated inventory management (500+ partners)
  • 2012: Setup and operation of various online shops
  • 2016: Implementation of IoT including APIs for leading manufacturers
  • 2018: Data protection management system for data protection officers
  • 2019: Data protection management system for data controllers

Corporate Management & Marketing Communication (MARCOM)

  • 1994-1999: Product management multimedia (national, >300 stores)
  • 1999-2004: Introduction of MP3 technology in Central Europe
  • 2004-2008: Market launch of external hard drives (EMEA)
  • 2008-2012: Relaunch of technical music products
  • 2013-2018: Implementation of SmartHome technologies (Philips, Alexa, Harmony, IFTTT)
  • 2019-2021: Introduction of GDPR-compliant services in Europe

Competencies Overview

  • Software development and IT security (30+ years)
  • International trade, server management (20+ years)
  • Corporate management & MARCOM (20+ years)
  • Video editing and music production (20+ years)
  • Social networks and community management (15+ years)
  • More than 100 successfully implemented websites
  • More than 300 days of trade show experience (CeBit, CES, NAMM)

Language Competencies

  • German: Native
  • English: Fluent in negotiations
  • Spanish (Castilian): Basic knowledge

Note: Further details on projects available upon personal request.