Philipp Ludewig

ThoughtWorks

Senior Software Developer Consultant • May, 2021 — Present

Developed and implemented microservices and cloud infrastructure for diverse client projects, ensuring scalable and robust solutions. Coached teams in Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Led adoption of DevOps practices and Test-Driven Development, streamlining processes and enhancing code quality. Constructed backend and frontend applications with focus on test automation and continuous delivery. Advocated for pair programming to optimize team productivity.

• Achieved tenfold reduction in cost per campaign for marketing and loyalty initiative via implementation of new application.
• Increased team performance at German-based eCommerce platform by coaching, decreasing 20% change failure rate.
• Directed small team to develop Python-based solution that minimized billing forecast processing time for project managers from hours to mere minutes.
• Received "exceeded role" feedback consistently for six consecutive years.

Software Developer Consultant • Apr, 2018 — May, 2021

Attained client satisfaction across diverse industries by implementing agile methodologies, pair programming, continuous delivery, test automation, and TDD. Engineered backend microservices and established robust cloud infrastructure for scalable solutions. Conducted multiple meetups and attended various conferences to promote Thoughtworks.

• Developed application capable of handling eight times the traffic of one of Europe's largest eCommerce platforms.
• Generated additional substantial revenue for German-based eCommerce marketplace by implementing alternative payment methods
• Launched new initiative to connect students with company, resulting in increased job applications over three consecutive years, with several participants successfully joining Thoughtworks.

Siemens Gamesa

Industrial Network Specialist (working student) • Aug, 2014 — Sep, 2017

Administered daily maintenance for Windows and Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Managed virtualization hosts, including XenServer and vSphere, to support robust and scalable infrastructure. Streamlined certificate generation, Active Directory user creation, and information distribution via email/SMS, eliminating need for manual intervention and significantly improving efficiency. This project, completed as Master Thesis, greatly enhanced workflow by centralizing user data input and automating all related processes.

• Achieved 80% reduction in maintenance time for technical service personnel by executing and overseeing a unified endpoint management system for approximately 300 users.
• Decreased installation and setup time for laptops from several days to just hours, enhancing productivity.
• Built Ruby server application, automating user creation, reducing manual tasks and process time from hours to minutes.

Abat AG

SAP Integration Support (working student) • Aug, 2012 — Mar, 2013

Enhanced operational efficiency at Daimler’s Bremen plant by facilitating successful SAP integration, modernizing the logistics framework. Learned SAP training materials from consultants and provided effective support to key users, resolving issues and enhancing SAP adoption across teams. Streamlined incoming goods processes by correcting thousands of data input discrepancies, significantly improving inventory accuracy.

• Served as primary support for all empties acceptance points at Bremen plant and LOREL Logistik GmbH, efficiently addressing technical issues across multiple locations to improve user experience and operational flow during crate exchanges.
• Eliminated SAP program errors and led the rigorous testing of SAP forms, ensuring system reliability and optimal performance.

Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

Master of Science, Application-oriented computer science • 2014 — 2017

Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science, System integration • 2010 — 2014

BSZET Dresden

Abitur • 2004

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• German: native speaker
• English: fluent
• French: beginner