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In the year 1995, I started coding websites for a media company - while being the only person in my school class with an own e-mail address at the time.
Founded the once largest german community website for LGBT youngsters.
Started using SuSE Linux 6 back in 1998, exclusively switched to desktop linux and started contributing to FOSS projects during university.
Wrote my thesis paper about design and implementation of a video streaming server on a Dreambox digital satellite receiver.
Discovered and mastered the GStreamer multimedia framework while working in R&D for Dream Multimedia.
Enjoying the company of fellow hackers in maker spaces and on conferences and congresses around the world.
In my free time, I like trying to save the world by running a local repair initiative. With regular appearances in a live show on German national public television, I'm promoting repairability and sustainability to a vast audience.
Living in my quiet little village, I enjoy working from my home office and exploring the surrounding nature on my mountain bike.
Years of professional experience
Conference talks held
Years working with Linux
Years hacking on PCs