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Benjamin Klein

Software Engineer

Residence

Germany

City

Ötzingen RLP

Age

34 Years

Freelance

Available

Languages

German, English

Major Skills

Ruby & Rails

90%

Elixir & Phoenix

60%

HTML & CSS

75%

JavaScript

70%

Machine Learning

25%

Other Skills

Agile

Photography

GIT

CI/CD

AWS

Leadership

Architecture

DataDog

React

Tailwind

PSQL/MYSQL

Docker

TDD

I develop software solutions that delight and drive innovation.

Hi, my name is Ben and I'm a Software Engineer and Photographer from Germany. I specialize in Web Development, Ruby/Rails, Elixir and AI.

My Services

I offer services around software engineering to help you achieve your goals. I'm open both for freelance and full-time opportunities. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

Consulting

Technology Consulting

Architecture and Scaling

Process and Management

Consulting

I provide customized tech consulting to navigate your challenges, ensuring scalable solutions and efficient processes.

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Software Engineering

CI/CD Setup

Cloud Hosting

Architecture Design

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Utilizing advanced practices, I enhance your projects with CI/CD, cloud hosting, and architectural design for a resilient tech stack.

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Individual Development

Elixir or Ruby Development

Web Development

Hosting and Maintenance

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With expertise in Elixir and Ruby, I create tailored web applications, backed by reliable hosting and maintenance.

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Projects

This growing list contains my projects and products.

Rails UseCase Gem

Clean Architecture library which brings UseCase and Service classes to Rails.

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Cassiopeia

Document to PDF Microservice.

Work in progress

More to come!

I'm constantly working on projects, which will be added here soon.

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Experience

About Me

With over 17 years in software engineering and web development, I've worked with various clients to deliver tech solutions that matter. My approach is straightforward: clear communication and transparency are key to successful projects. Outside of work, I lead a Dungeons and Dragons group and enjoy photography, blending creativity with technology.

I'm passionate about automated testing and improving developer experiences, especially with Elixir. Currently, I'm exploring AI and Machine Learning to enhance my skill set. Simply put, I'm a developer committed to creating impactful software and keeping up with technology trends to offer the best solutions.

Career Timeline

Freeyou AG, Germany

Feb 2022 - Today

Staff Software Engineer & Tech Lead Backend

Ruby & Rails, AWS, Terraform, Architecture, DataDog, GitLab & git, Mentoring, People Management, Leadership, 1:1s, Insurance

Entropy Labs

Jun 2016 - Today

Freelancing Software Engineer & Consultant

Self employed software engineer and consultant with several customers.
Tech Stack: Ruby & Rails, Elixir & Phoenix, Tailwind etc.

i22 Digitalagentur, Germany

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

Senior Software Engineer

Ruby/Rails & Elixir/Phoenix Backend Engineering, Vue Frontend Development, SCRUM Master.

AWESOME! Software, Germany

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

Senior Software Engineer

Different projects and tech stacks.

eoceo, Germany

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

CTO

Conception, Architecture and Development of a Medical Software Solution based on Ruby/Rails & EmberJS.

Chamaeleon AG, Germany

Jul 2016 - Jan 2007

Software Developer & Consultant

Several positions and projects as Software Engineer, Java Developer, Frontend Developer, Consultant and Coach and more.