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Josef-Maximilian Luge

I am Josef, a self-taught software developer and engineer with a passion for technology and problem-solving. My journey started with a Bachelor of Engineering, followed by professional experience in full-stack development, where I gained expertise in technologies like Python, React, PostgreSQL, and automation.

After several years of balancing my studies in Management at the Technical University of Munich, I decided to fully embrace my passion for software engineering. I enjoy building end-to-end software solutions, keeping up with the latest tech trends, and contributing to collaborative projects.

Experience

  • Working Student Controlling

    Sep 2023 – Sep 2024

    Infineon

    Munich, Germany

    • Led financial data analysis for quality, supply chain, and factory planning, presenting key insights to top management.
    • Spearheaded the development of a digital cost evaluation platform, completing the project 2 months ahead of schedule.
    • Automated financial analysis processes using Python and VBA, reducing cycle time by 4–8 hours.
  • Full-Stack Software Developer

    May 2022 – Aug 2023

    holzbau.tech

    Rosenheim, Germany

    • Led the development of a home construction optimization platform, using React and Django, as part of a research initiative.
    • Supervised and mentored 6th-semester computer science students over a 6-month project, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
  • Bachelor’s Thesis and Working Student Factory Planning

    Sep 2020 – Mar 2022

    Steelcase

    Rosenheim, Germany

    • Developed an internal software tool to monitor and analyze quality defects in real-time using React, Django, PostgreSQL, and D3.js.
    • Implemented time-motion analysis, reducing lead times by 30% through process automation with Python and R.
  • ERP Project Manager

    Aug 2019 – Feb 2020

    Borm Informatik

    Dortmund, Germany

    • Managed the integration of customized ERP software solutions, collaborating closely with clients and the development team.
  • Test Engineer

    Oct 2018 – Feb 2019

    German Institute for Furniture Technology

    Rosenheim, Germany

    • Carpenter

      Aug 2016 – Sep 2017

      Matz & Luge Organ Building

      Rheinmünster, Germany

      Education

      • Technical University Munich

        Oct 2022 – Sep 2024

        Master of Science in Management

        • Withdrawn for personal reasons
        • Coursework: Introduction to Statistics using R, Empirical Research in Economics and Management, Strategic Decision Making & Business Simulation
      • Technical University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim

        Oct 2017 – May 2022

        Bachelor of Engineering in Woodtechnology

        • Thesis on digital transformation in small and medium-sized enterprises completed with an A grade
        • Coursework: Information Technology, IoT/Cyberphysical Systems, CAM/ MES Manufacturing Automation, Automation Technology, Mathematics 1 & 2

      Expertise & Specialisations

      • Data Processing & Software Development

        • Languages: JavaScript (React, Next.js), Python (Django,FastAPI)
        • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
        • Tools: Git, Docker, Traefik, Vercel, AWS (basics)
      • Analytical & Statistical Expertise

        • Statistical modeling: Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), R (Tidyverse, Caret)
        • Data visualization, predictive modeling, automated analyses

      Languages

      • German

        Native proficiency

      • English

        Professional working proficiency

      • Hebrew

        Elementary proficiency

      • Swedish

        Elementary proficiency

      Contact

      • Email:

        contact@josef-maximilian-luge.com

      • LinkedIn:

        www.linkedin.com/in/josef-maximilian-luge/

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