Andreas Schwarzkopf
About Andreas Schwarzkopf
Andreas Schwarzkopf serves as the Vice President of Engineering at ioki, a DB company, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in backend development, particularly with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL, and has a strong background in software architecture and algorithms.
Work at ioki
Andreas Schwarzkopf has held multiple roles at ioki, a DB company, since 2018. He began as a Senior Software Architect from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on software design and development. Following this, he served as Head of Backend Engineering from 2019 to 2022, overseeing backend development processes. Currently, he is the Vice President Engineering, a position he has held since 2022. His work primarily takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Schwarzkopf studied at Technische Universität Darmstadt, where he earned a Diplom-Ingenieur in Informatik from 2003 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science principles. He specializes in backend development, particularly using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL. His expertise includes software architecture, scaling, and algorithms, with a focus on maintaining a robust codebase.
Background
Before joining ioki, Andreas Schwarzkopf worked at Deutsche Bahn Connect GmbH as a Senior Software Developer from 2017 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Student Research Assistant at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research from 2008 to 2009. His career path reflects a consistent focus on software development and engineering, particularly in backend technologies.
Technical Skills
Andreas Schwarzkopf has a strong technical skill set, particularly in backend development. He has a deep admiration for databases, especially PostgreSQL, and enjoys working with C extensions and stored procedures. His passion for algorithmic aspects of software development further enhances his capabilities in creating efficient and scalable software solutions.
Personal Website
Andreas maintains a personal webpage at as-hu.de, where he shares detailed information about his work and interests. This platform serves as a resource for those seeking to learn more about his professional background and technical expertise.