About me
Welcome to my website! I’m Sebastian Schulz, a passionate software engineer and agile enthusiast. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse teams and projects, honing my skills in software development, team management, and agile methodologies.
My journey in the tech world has been driven by a relentless curiosity and a desire to solve complex problems. I believe in the power of collaboration and continuous improvement, and I’m always eager to share my insights and learn from others.
My blog is a space where I explore various topics related to software engineering, agile practices, and team dynamics. Goal is to provide practical advice, thought-provoking insights, and useful resources that can help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and team management.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in your tech career, I hope you’ll find something valuable here. Feel free to reach out, share your thoughts, and join the conversation. Let’s learn and grow together!
Experience
- 2016 – today: Team Lead Engineering at New Work SE
- Led cross-functional, multicultural agile teams of up to 18 members
- Scaled operations from a single team to multiple co-located teams across Germany, Portugal, and Brazil
- Responsible for numerous projects including XING profile, Premium Features, Upsell, and Payment for B2C subscriptions
- 2012 – 2015: Software Engineer at New Work SE
- Acted as tech lead for the integration of new subsidiaries such as Kununu, XING-Events, and lebenslauf.com
- Migrated the signup process from Perl to Ruby on Rails
- Enhanced SEO visibility for approximately 10 million logged-out XING profiles
- 2011: Software Engineer at Parkview Media GmbH
- 2001 – 2012: Freelancer, providing web page services and hosting solutions
Technical Skills
Diving into my technical expertise, I have a strong foundation in several programming languages:
- Python
- Ruby
- Go
- Perl
I thrive on exploring new languages, tools, and frameworks to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Here’s a glimpse into some of the technologies I’ve worked with:
Additionally, this website was crafted using Hugo and styled with Bootstrap.