Lucas Schmutzler

Led full-stack development and refactoring initiatives for enterprise software solutions, enhancing performance and scalability for key clients including Siemens AG and the German Government.

• Designed and implemented a .NET 8 WinForms UI application for material management, integrating with ASP.NET Core Web API and MSSQL, improving data accessibility and operational efficiency.
• Refactored ASP.NET Core Web API services and MSSQL database tables, significantly enhancing code maintainability and boosting system performance.
• Developed highly scalable and reliable C# REST Web APIs (.NET 6/8) for government time accounting systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Engineered a custom Large Language Model (LLM) solution for the medical sector, leveraging C# Semantic Kernel, Kernel Memory, and RAG techniques for advanced data processing and insights.
• Streamlined project delivery and team collaboration through effective application of Scrum practices, Azure DevOps, and GitLab workflows.

Managed web hosting infrastructure and developed custom solutions, ensuring scalable and reliable services for diverse customer needs.

• Managed deployment and support of web hosting products, delivering scalable and reliable solutions for various customer requirements.
• Developed and maintained custom tools, including designing tailored backup solutions to enhance system reliability and data security.

Led full-stack software development, from concept to deployment, for GUI Desktop Applications and APIs, ensuring robust solutions and enhanced user experiences.

• Directed the complete software development lifecycle for real-world GUI Desktop Applications and APIs using C# and .NET, encompassing requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Optimized user experience by providing comprehensive end-user support, resolving issues and implementing feature enhancements.
• Administered and maintained license and e-commerce systems, ensuring continuous functionality and compliance.
• Implemented end-to-end SEO and marketing strategies, significantly enhancing online visibility and customer engagement.

Optimized CI/CD pipelines and developed user-friendly applications as a working student, significantly improving development efficiency and internal tooling.

• Developed a custom .NET tool that significantly improved CI/CD pipeline efficiency and build/deployment processes using Jenkins and WiX toolset.
• Contributed to projects using .NET 6 and C#, including the development and maintenance of a user-friendly WPF GUI application for work time tracking.
• Managed version control and agile project collaboration using Bitbucket (Git) and Jira, ensuring streamlined development workflows and task management.

Engineered a sophisticated GUI desktop application for project-based tracking of employee work hours, from concept to rollout.

• Engineered a sophisticated WPF desktop application for employee work hour tracking, utilizing C#, .NET, Entity Framework Core, and MVVM for an intuitive user interface.
• Managed the full software development lifecycle from concept through to implementation and rollout, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

Managed network and security technology projects, overseeing employees and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.

• Managed network and security technology operations, ensuring robust system infrastructure and compliance with industry standards.
• Led projects as a project manager, overseeing teams of employees and contractors to achieve project milestones and deliverables efficiently.

Developed a robust search engine API leveraging C#, .NET 8, and ASP.NET Core for efficient data retrieval and integration.

Built a cross-platform productivity application using C#, .NET 8, Avalonia, ReactiveUI, and MVVM pattern for enhanced user experience.

Developed a proxy-server management library with C# and .NET 8, facilitating remote collaboration and network control.

Developed a WooCommerce license manager using C# and .NET 8 to streamline product key management.

Developed a browser-based traffic analysis tool using C#, .NET 8, WPF, MVVM, and Playwright for detailed web interaction insights.

Developed website indexing software using C#, .NET 6, .NET Framework 4.8, WPF, and MVVM.

Developed comprehensive proxy server management software using C#, .NET 8, .NET Framework 4.8, WinForms, and Syncfusion.

Created an AI-based image upscaler using Python, Flask, and AI technologies to enhance image resolution.

Collaborated on a university project for a movie management system, integrating Node.js, React, Express, and PostgreSQL.

Developed a C++ benchmark suite to determine the deep learning performance of heterogeneous CPU- & GPU-clusters.

Collaborated on a university project for an interactive painting tool using C++ and QT for graphical interface development.

Developed UWP C# apps (MensaDD, Heise & Golem News Live) for aggregating and displaying RSS feed information on Windows Phone.