Max Z.
About Max Z.
Max Z. is a Software Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure maintenance and CI/CD pipelines on AWS. He has experience in both tutoring and software development, having worked at various organizations including Lab Digital and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Work at Lab Digital
Currently, Max Z. serves as a Software Engineer at Lab Digital, a position held since 2022. In this role, he has ownership of the Typescript code base, which encompasses both back-end and front-end development. He is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for projects hosted on AWS. Previously, he worked as a Junior Software Engineer at Lab Digital from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various projects and played a significant role in migrating a large e-commerce project to a MACH architecture.
Education and Expertise
Max Z. has a solid educational background in Computer Science and Psychology. He studied Computer Science at Universität Konstanz from 2018 to 2020, completing coursework in the field. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Cum Laude) from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in software engineering and development.
Background in Teaching and Research
Max Z. has experience in both teaching and research roles. He worked as a Mathematics Tutor at Easy-Tutor GmbH from 2019 to 2020, where he provided academic support to students. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen from 2017 to 2018, contributing to various research projects. Earlier, he was a Student Assistant at the same university in 2016 for 11 months, further enhancing his academic and professional experience.
Technical Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Max Z. has made notable contributions to technical initiatives. He introduced property-based testing to the Typescript guild, which improved the testing framework used in development. He also mentored a junior developer, facilitating the onboarding process for new colleagues, thereby enhancing team collaboration and knowledge sharing. His involvement in migrating a large e-commerce project to a MACH architecture demonstrates his technical acumen and ability to manage complex projects.
Previous Work Experience
Max Z. has a diverse work history that includes various roles in different organizations. He began his career as a Book Seller at RavensBuch GmbH in 2012 for 11 months. His subsequent roles included positions at Easy-Tutor GmbH, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, and Lab Digital, where he gained experience in software engineering, tutoring, and research assistance. This varied background has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.