Pierre humberdroz

• Oversaw all aspects of technical operations as the VP of Engineering, ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of our company's technology efforts.
• Managed and supported teams of engineers and engineering leaders across various areas, including backend, frontend, QA, and platform engineering.
• Successfully expanded the engineering team from 10 to 20 members.
• Developed strong partnerships to drive successful feature launches for our customers.
• Maintained clear and concise communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on technical operations and achievements.

• Provided technical leadership and strategic direction for engineering teams, driving product development and actively participating in the development process.
• Improved platform visibility, scalability, and efficiency by introducing tools such as APM, SLOs, and a scalable infrastructure, resulting in a increase in overall performance.
• Led the successful rebuild of numerous features, prioritising scalability and performance improvements by migrating from PHP to Go and AngularJS to Vue.js.
• Scaled the engineering team and product to meet the needs of a growing customer base, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality features.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Maintained clear and concise documentation, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring consistency in development processes.
• Tech stack including Go, Kubernetes, MySQL, PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Prometheus, Kafka, AWS, and Terraform

• Served as the technical lead for the in-house consulting digital, overseeing multiple projects with various business units and external consultants.
• Aligned engineering teams with internal stakeholders, ensuring technical excellence, best practices and effective collaboration across projects.
• Utilised Node.js, Ruby (RoR), k8s, PostgreSQL, and Prometheus to develop robust and scalable solutions that met the specific needs of each project.
• Maintained clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any technical concerns.
• Conducted regular code reviews and provided guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Stayed up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software architecture, enabling the adoption of innovative solutions and driving technical excellence.

• Played a key role in building a scalable IoT platform, Lightelligence, for various use cases within the Osram IoT universe, Osram suppliers, and customers, contributing to the digital transformation of Osram.
• Collaborated with a team of engineers and IoT experts in a newly created innovation hub based in Berlin, leveraging Node.js, Go, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL.
• Designed and implemented distributed systems and security measures, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the IoT platform.
• Successfully delivered high-quality code and solutions, meeting project deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Actively participated in architectural discussions and decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights and expertise.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations of the IoT platform.

• Part of a cross-functional team of doctors, software engineers, and entrepreneurs in the development of a patient management system for doctors in the German health tech market.
• Collaborated closely with team members to design and implement a scalable and efficient backend infrastructure using Node.js, C#, .NET Core, and MSSQL.
• Developed and maintained clean, modular code, following best practices and industry standards to ensure high performance and reliability of the software application.
• Conducted rigorous testing and debugging of backend code, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to ensure seamless functionality and user experience.
• Maintained clear and concise documentation, facilitating ease of understanding and seamless knowledge transfer between team members for example by translating and communicating German Health Care requirements

• Successfully completed multiple freelance projects as a full-stack software engineer, leveraging a diverse tech stack including Node.js, React, Redux, C#, PHP, and other technologies as required by the project.
• Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver customized software solutions that met their specific needs.
• Developed and maintained clean, efficient code, following industry best practices and coding standards to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Implemented responsive and user-friendly interfaces, enhancing the overall user experience and driving customer satisfaction.
• Actively engaged in problem-solving and troubleshooting, quickly identifying and resolving issues to ensure smooth project execution.
• Built strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues, leveraging connections made during previous work experiences to secure freelance opportunities.
• Managed project timelines and deliverables, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting project deadlines.
• Adapted to new technologies and programming languages as required by each project, demonstrating a strong ability to learn and apply new skills.

• Founded a startup aimed at providing live streamers on platforms like Twitch.tv and YouTube Live with a secure solution to protect their IP addresses from incoming threats such as DDoS attacks.
• Developed and implemented a unique cloud-based VPN solution, that effectively masked streamers' IP addresses, ensuring their privacy and security during live streaming sessions.

• Coordinated and facilitated medical aid for refugees, ensuring access to basic healthcare services.
• Established and managed medical points in various refugee camps
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and organizations to deliver comprehensive and timely medical assistance.
• Developed and implemented protocols and procedures to streamline the coordination of medical aid efforts.
• Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address the healthcare needs of refugees.
• Provided compassionate and culturally sensitive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and logistical skills in managing medical resources and coordinating services effectively.

• Co-founded and served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Xtream - Server, a company dedicated to providing top-notch solutions for gamers in the multiplayer environment.
• Led the development and implementation of a robust PHP monolith tech stack, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Collaborated closely with the team to design and deliver innovative solutions that met the unique needs of gamers.
• Oversaw the technical aspects of the company, including infrastructure management, system architecture, and software development.
• Played a key role in establishing Xtream - Server as a reputable brand within the gaming industry.
• Successfully managed and executed multiple projects.
• Maintained a strong focus on quality assurance, conducting thorough testing and debugging to deliver error-free products.

Co-Organizing the Office Hours once a month: finding panelists and hosting the actual event with other awesome Contributors. (Sneak Peek)

Organizing events and meetups to teach others how to code mostly in JavaScript.