Thirty years in tech. Still curious.
I'm Markus, an independent consultant working with software, data engineering, Linux and security.
Experience #
Over my 30 years in tech, I have worn many hats: managing an IT department, consulting on Java backends, working in IT security at both the process and hands-on levels, building software for vending machines, doing JavaScript and frontend development, working with GIS, developing products, founding a startup, and working with big data, data engineering, DevOps, and system administration.
My largest client in recent years was the Swedish Armed Forces, where I worked as a contractor for over ten years on a cybersecurity project. The work involved data engineering with Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch. I did Java development and was responsible for the Linux environment, from provisioning to applications.
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
– Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love
What I’m looking for #
- Challenging problems to solve.
- Working with smart people in different fields.
- Lean and agile project management, focusing on shipping working code.
- Working remotely is something I’d like to do more of, at least part time.
- Mentoring and public speaking would is somehting I want to do more of.
- Helping take a product from idea to market. Looking back, the feeling when you get things ready to ship is addictive — releasing the bits out into the world.
What I stay away from #
- Employment. I value the independence of being a contractor (unless it’s a really good match).
- A management position with no tech.
- Questionable clients (gambling, porn, scammers, extremists).
- Startups without either funding or a truly great idea.
Sounds interesting? #
Please contact me if you think we would be a good match.