André Glatzl, Developer in Zürich, Switzerland
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André Glatzl

Bio

André is a backend-focused software engineer and data engineer specializing in Python, building reliable APIs and production services with Django/Flask, SQL, Redis, Docker, and nginx. He delivers enterprise-grade integrations and robust delivery practices (testing, releases, and data integration) and is currently working as a senior software engineer. One of André's standout deliveries is a simulation dashboard that makes complex scenario outputs easy to explore and use for decision-making.

Portfolio

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Python, Docker, Linux, JavaScript, HTML, Single Sign-on (SSO)
Freelance Clients
PHP, WordPress, Python, C++, CSS, Docker, HTML, Vue, React...
finnova AG Bankware
Angular, Java, Docker

Experience

  • Python 3 - 10 years
  • Django - 8 years
  • Linux - 8 years
  • Docker - 7 years
  • Parallel Computing - 6 years
  • Vue - 6 years
  • Parallel Programming - 6 years
  • C++ - 5 years

Preferred Environment

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Terminal, Linux, Docker, Bash

The most amazing...

...thing I've delivered is an enterprise-level customer insights portal, used daily by 100+ key account managers, with a vector database for AI retrieval.

Work Experience

Data Science & Machine Learning Engineering

2022 - 2024
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  • Worked at the intersection of data engineering and applied machine learning in an industrial environment.
  • Built and maintained data pipelines for processing production and sensor data, developed machine learning models for predictive tasks, and supported their integration into existing systems.
  • Combined real-world manufacturing constraints, big data, and end-to-end responsibility. Worked closely with domain experts, translating industrial problems into data-driven solutions with impact.
Technologies: Python, Docker, Linux, JavaScript, HTML, Single Sign-on (SSO)

Software Engineer

2019 - 2023
Freelance Clients
  • Developed a printer management system for Switzerland’s largest university using Vue, Django, and Microsoft SQL, building the front-end interface and back-end logic for managing print workflows.
  • Delivered multiple enterprise websites through web agencies, mainly using WordPress, Gutenberg blocks, and Vue, handling custom themes, modular components, and performance optimization.
  • Built a customized eCommerce t-shirt shop for the Swiss Farmers’ Association and implemented a tracking plugin integrating multiple shipping carriers to streamline logistics and order transparency.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, Python, C++, CSS, Docker, HTML, Vue, React, Microsoft SQL Server, VPN, Django

Software Engineer

2020 - 2021
finnova AG Bankware
  • Contributed to the implementation of the product feature “Guided Tours” within the internet banking platform.
  • Developed a concept for integrating guided onboarding flows into the existing Angular-based e-banking application and evaluated alternative market solutions. The work required close alignment with UX, product management, and banking stakeholders.
  • Created structured documentation for developers, banks, and application management, working within an Agile/Scrum setup, and Bitbucket—ensuring the feature could be maintained and extended in a regulated banking environment.
Technologies: Angular, Java, Docker

Full-stack Web Engineer

2016 - 2019
SELFNATION
  • Developed and maintained Python-based back-end services handling order processing, production workflows, and 3rd-party integrations. Worked with databases, REST APIs, and background jobs to ensure reliable system behavior.
  • Optimized SQL queries and data models, improved API performance, and implemented automation scripts to streamline internal processes. Focused strongly on clean architecture, testing, and maintainability.
  • Collaborated with product and operations to translate complex manufacturing logic into scalable back-end solutions, ensuring data consistency across systems and supporting daily business-critical operations.
Technologies: JavaScript, Vue, PHP, Python, CSS, HTML, MySQL, Google Cloud, Docker, Bash, Linux

Experience

Simulation Scenario Dashboard (Enterprise Decision Support)

I built the back end for an interactive simulation dashboard that lets users explore scenarios, compare runs, and turn complex model outputs into decision-ready insights. I designed and implemented Python APIs (Django), data ingestion and normalization workflows, and query patterns optimized for large result sets (filtering, aggregation, pagination). To keep the UI fast, I introduced caching and search capabilities with Redis and Elasticsearch, containerized the stack with Docker behind nginx, and added automated tests and deployment-friendly configuration. The result was a robust, enterprise-ready platform that makes simulation results easy to browse, validate, and share.

Education

2024 - 2025

Master's Degree in Computational Science

University of Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland

2021 - 2024

Bachelor's Degree in Computational & Data Science

University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons - Chur, Switzerland

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Vue, REST APIs, React

Tools

Ansible, NGINX, VPN, Terminal

Languages

Python 3, JavaScript, C++, SQL, Python, PHP, CSS, HTML, Bash, Java

Frameworks

Django, Angular

Paradigms

Parallel Computing, Parallel Programming, Testing

Storage

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud, Microsoft SQL Server

Platforms

Linux, Docker, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), WordPress

Other

Numerical Methods, Numerical Simulations, Enterprise Integration, Data Science, Deep Learning, Cybersecurity Operations, Simulations, IT Project Management, AI Project Management, Physics, Astrophysics, Scientific Computing, Single Sign-on (SSO)

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