Lukas Gisder-Dubé, Developer in Berlin, Germany
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Lukas Gisder-Dubé

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Location
Berlin, Germany
Toptal Member Since
July 3, 2018

Lukas is a dynamic engineering leader, experienced software architect, and creative software engineer with demonstrated success in designing and developing innovative, cost-effective solutions. He has a proven record of leveraging analytical and entrepreneurial skills to build products from the ground up. Lukas has expertise in developing and deploying reliable, scalable servers, applications, and services. Furthermore, he has demonstrated the ability to lead and manage engineering teams.

Portfolio

PitchGuru
Next.js, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB
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Next.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, TypeScript
Audo Inc.
Node.js, React, Next.js, MongoDB, Redis, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS Lambda...

Experience

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

GitHub, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), MacOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

The most amazing...

...thing is to build innovative software that just works: software should support humans and should be built for humans.

Work Experience

Full-service Contractor

2023 - 2023
PitchGuru
  • Built a complete SaaS product for a German startup called PitchGuru.
  • Architected the API, as well as the user-facing app.
  • Used the OpenAI API to summarize submitted projects.
Technologies: Next.js, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB

Software Architect

2023 - 2023
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  • Built a scalable front-end architecture with Next.js for the biggest German sports news outlet.
  • Worked together with the internal team and transferred knowledge to them to implement new features.
  • Documented the technical architecture for future reference.
Technologies: Next.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, TypeScript

Engineering Manager and Senior Staff Engineer

2021 - 2023
Audo Inc.
  • Managed the development department consisting of eight developers. Built software architecture and infrastructure.
  • Contributed to the implementation of agile project management, hands-on coding, and stakeholder management.
  • Reported directly to the CTO of the company and consulted on the (technical) strategy of the company.
Technologies: Node.js, React, Next.js, MongoDB, Redis, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), AWS Lambda, GitHub Actions, Terraform

Software Engineering Architect

2022 - 2022
Ivy GmbH
  • Consulted the founders on the technical strategy suitable for the company.
  • Set up a scalable architecture and infrastructure with API design, CI/CD pipelines, and hosting solutions.
  • Provided advice on the future roadmap for the technical implementation of the product.
Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, React, Nx, GitHub, Terraform

Full-stack Developer

2019 - 2021
Dormzi, LLC
  • Developed a marketplace for college students in the US.
  • Built a scalable back-end architecture with Node.js, MongoDB, and Apollo GraphQL.
  • Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Technologies: React Native, Firebase, Redux, React, Express.js, Node.js, Android, iOS, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Cloud Functions, Firebase Hosting

Founder

2018 - 2021
Assetizr
  • Developed an app to resize image assets. Implemented high-performance image hosting through a global CDN.
  • Coordinated internal and external contributors to ensure a consistent codebase and product.
  • Implemented a subscription model to allow monetization.
Technologies: Electron, Node.js, MongoDB, React, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Senior Cloud Consultant

2019 - 2019
Hasso-Plattner-Institute
  • Leveraged expertise in software engineering to consult on the existing codebase for performance and scalability optimization.
  • Developed a framework for an extendable Rich Text Editor, providing a user-friendly experience for end users.
  • Identified technical solutions to complex problems, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
Technologies: Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Open Source, GitHub

Lead Instructor

2018 - 2018
Ironhack
  • Taught a class of 20 students in modern web technologies.
  • Managed a team of three teaching assistants to ensure optimal education for students.
  • Assigned and reviewed student projects and guided them in the right direction.
Technologies: Express.js, Node.js, React, CSS, HTML, JavaScript

CTO and Co-founder

2017 - 2018
campai GmbH
  • Built and managed a team of five software engineers to build the technical product.
  • Oversaw the technical architecture and the continuous improvement of the codebase.
  • Handled project management and worked closely with the CEO to refine a strategy and apply it from the technical side.
Technologies: ParcelJS, AVA.js, Travis CI, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, React, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku

Full-stack Engineer

2016 - 2017
slim interactive GmbH
  • Developed a marketing material order process with React for a B2B customer.
  • Created dynamic websites using HTML and CSS and rich JavaScript animations.
  • Built and maintained websites and web apps for internal customers.
Technologies: Vanilla JS, CSS, HTML, React

Luft Breathing Exercises

https://linktr.ee/luftapp
An app for breathing exercises. The app was built to alleviate stress in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is free to use and available on the App Store. The app was built with React Native: it is a system that enables users to manage and extend breathing exercises easily.

Languages

Sass, CSS, HTML, ECMAScript (ES6), Pug, JavaScript, TypeScript

Frameworks

Express.js, React Native, Electron, Redux, AVA.js, Vanilla JS, Next.js

Libraries/APIs

Node.js, React, MobX, Handlebars, Facebook API, Google Cloud API, jQuery

Tools

GitHub, Webpack, Travis CI, Google Analytics, AWS IAM, Babel, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), RabbitMQ, Terraform

Paradigms

DevOps

Platforms

Heroku, Amazon Web Services (AWS), GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP), Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Kubernetes, Docker, MacOS, Firebase, Android, iOS, AWS Lambda

Storage

MongoDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Google Cloud, Cloud Firestore, Redis, PostgreSQL

Other

Styled-components, ParcelJS, Certified Scrum Developer, Firebase Cloud Functions, Firebase Hosting, GitHub Actions, Open Source, Nx

2012 - 2014

Courses in Business Administration and Computer Science

Technical University Munich - Munich

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