Passionate software engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering innovative IT solutions. Based in Munich, I specialize in fullstack development, cloud architecture, and transforming legacy systems into scalable modern solutions.
Senior Consultant @ Netlight
A passionate engineer who thrives on complex challenges and cutting-edge technologies
As a Senior Consultant at Netlight, I tackle complex challenges across industries, transforming legacy systems into scalable architectures. My experience ranges from backend, frontend to cloud engineering, enabling me to quickly dive into and master challenging environments.
I'm an excellent team player who has worked in both smaller team setups and large enterprise contexts. My clear communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities enable me to grasp complex issues and business requirements quickly to find suitable tailor-made solutions.
Reduced build times by 90%+ through clever caching strategies
Expertise in distroless Docker & secure cloud environments
Reusable workflows & GitHub Actions for DevEx excellence
Microservices, event-driven & containerized solutions
React, TypeScript, Next.js, scalable frontend architectures
Python, FastAPI, Node.js, Rust, SQLAlchemy, GraphQL
AWS, Azure, Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, Docker
GenAI, RAG, LLMs, Machine Learning, Data Engineering
A comprehensive toolkit built through years of hands-on experience across diverse industries
A journey through diverse industries and challenging projects
Semiconductors Industry
GenAI-powered chatbot for product information retrieval
Entertainment Industry • Switzerland
Operational Data Store development for casino operations management
Warehousing Industry
Built compliance survey assistant using RAG and GenAI technologies
Energy Industry • Switzerland
Self Service Portal for Cloud Platform - designed scalable frontend architecture, developed FastAPI backend with SQLAlchemy
Public Sector
Public Permissioned Blockchain infrastructure development in Rust
Media Industry
IDP Release - Identity Provider implementation and release management
Media Industry
Homepage Team - Full stack development, cloud engineering, and DevOps automation
Media Industry
Indieview - Migrated monolithic architecture to microservices event-driven architecture
Multiple Clients
Data, Cloud & Web solutions including Crypto Carbon Rating Institute, healthcare platforms, and university learning platforms
Microsoft
Business Intelligence solutions and data analysis for go-to-market strategies
Automotive Industry
DCOM - Digital Commerce platform development for automotive industry
Highlights from my professional journey across various industries
Casino operations management system with loyalty program, self-service check-in and cash-out capabilities
Intelligent compliance survey assistant built with Retrieval Augmented Generation and GenAI technologies
Scalable frontend architecture with FastAPI backend and SQLAlchemy as single source of truth
Modernized blockchain infrastructure for public permissioned network using Rust
Complete migration from monolithic to event-driven microservices architecture
Technical consulting and backend development for crypto carbon footprint estimation platform
Academic foundation and professional certifications
Technical University of Munich
Business Information Systems
Thesis: Analyzing Performance Profiles of Compiling Database Systems with WebAssembly (Grade 1.0)
⭐ Final Grade: 1.6Technical University of Munich
Business Information Systems
Strong foundation in software engineering, business processes, and information systems
⭐ Final Grade: 1.9Amazon Web Services • Issued May 2024 • Valid until 2027
Amazon Web Services • In Progress
Udemy • Issued Mar 2020
German (Native) • English (Professional) • Spanish
While I'm not currently available for new opportunities, feel free to reach out for networking
I'm a Senior Consultant at Netlight, working on complex challenges across industries. While I'm currently not available for new opportunities, I'm always happy to connect with fellow engineers and discuss technology, architecture, and innovative solutions.
michael.schott@netlight.com
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Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
Senior Consultant @ Netlight