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Christian Semmler

Senior Software Engineer

Hello! I'm a software engineer specialized in backend and systems development. I'm characterized by being highly pragmatic and passionate about my work, while readily taking on responsibility whenever the opportunity arises. I write about software on my blog. Want to know how I may help your project? Check out my project portfolio and online resume.

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What I do

I have more than 10 years' professional experience building software and developing IT solutions. Below is an overview of my main (technical) skill sets and technologies I use. Want to find out more about my experience? Check out my online resume and project portfolio .

Native & performant code

I have a strong background in and passion for writing native code, using languages such as C, C++ (03, 11, 20), on platforms ranging from calculators to Windows desktops and Linux servers.

Ruby backends

Having realized numerous web application backends using frameworks such as Ruby on Rails and Sinatra, I'm very familiar with the Ruby language and consider it my go-to scripting language.

Google Ads & Shopping

With 8+ years of experience working with Google Ads (formerly AdWords) as well as Google Shopping, I'm confident with implementing any of the corresponding technologies and APIs.

Ecommerce & online payments

By working with many clients in the ecommerce & advertising industries, I gained valuable experience and insights when it comes to several popular shop systems and payment processors.

Reverse Engineering

I'm able to work with software even in cases where the source code is lacking. This allows me to add, remove or debug functionality, something which would otherwise be considered impossible.

PostgreSQL & data modeling

In plenty of projects, I've been responsible for designing appropriate data models allowing the applications to scale, and implementing them in a suitable database, mostly PostgreSQL.

Web & mobile technologies

I have experience with technologies and languages such as Flutter, JavaScript, PHP, Amazon Web Services, RabbitMQ, Google BigQuery, Apache HTTP server, nginx, and many more.

Multi-service architecture

I've migrated monolithic applications which were crumbling under their weights to well-designed networks of interoperating services, maximizing scalability, stability and performance.

Maintenance & debugging

I take pleasure in maintaining and debugging existing (older) software. I can provide permanent support and/or devise a migration plan, without disrupting production systems.

Git & deployment pipelines

As a software engineer, git is my daily bread and butter. I'm familiar with and regularly implement modern build, test and deployment processes using technologies such as Docker.

Product development

I've planned and designed software products together with CEOs and product managers, contributing my technical knowledge and expertise, yielding superior results.

Network of professionals

Do you require additional skill sets and/or manpower? I routinely work together with a number of world-class designers, engineers and managers. Together, we can achieve anything.

Services

Blog Posts

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Building a mobile app using Flutter in two weeks (iOS + Android)

This summer, we decided to architect and implement a mobile app accommodating the e-learning platform of one of our clients, troodi. We have chosen the Flutter framework, which allowed us to rapidly build a production-grade app within two weeks, ready to be deployed on both the iOS and Google Play app stores.

Nov 20, 2021

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sidekiq_workflows: a workflows API on top of Sidekiq Pro

Sidekiq is one of the most popular background job processing systems in the Ruby ecosystem, which I’ve been using for almost a decade in at least half a dozen projects. The basic version is open-source and available under the LGPL license. A major feature introduced with Sidekiq Pro are batches - which I've written a gem for.

Sep 24, 2021

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How to set up a 24/7 live stream radio on YouTube (for free)

Have you ever come across a YouTube video that endlessly loops a playlist of music? This post outlines a way to launch such a live radio using ffmpeg, the swiss army knife when it comes to any kind of media streaming or transformation, and a simple Docker image. You can even host the entire setup for free on services like Heroku.

Nov 21, 2020

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