Bjoern Petri
About Bjoern Petri
Bjoern Petri is a Development Team Lead with expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. He has a strong background in software engineering and has worked with various companies, including Link11 and The Apache Software Foundation, where he has been a Committer for a decade.
Work at Link11
Bjoern Petri currently serves as the Development Team Lead at Link11, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads development teams and focuses on implementing Scrum methodologies to enhance project efficiency and team collaboration. His experience at Link11 builds on his previous role as a Software Development Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to various software projects.
Education and Expertise
Bjoern Petri has a strong educational background in software engineering and medical informatics. He studied Computer Software Engineering at Hochschule Heilbronn, earning a Diploma from 2005 to 2010. He also studied Medical Informatics at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg from 2002 to 2005. His expertise includes programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, as well as a solid understanding of algorithms, which aids in solving complex software engineering challenges.
Professional Background
Bjoern Petri has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career with an internship at Olive Media Inc. in 2008, followed by a role as a Software Engineer at EADS in 2009. He then worked at aicas GmbH as a Field Engineer from 2011 to 2012 and at Thales Nederland as a Software Engineer and Product Owner from 2012 to 2016. He also worked at CYPP GmbH from 2016 to 2018 before joining Link11.
Involvement with The Apache Software Foundation
Bjoern Petri has been a committed member of The Apache Software Foundation since 2014, serving as a Committer for a decade. His long-term involvement highlights his dedication to open-source software development. This role complements his professional experience and allows him to contribute to various projects within the Apache community.
Skills and Methodologies
Bjoern Petri possesses strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, which are essential for his role in software development. He has expertise in leading development teams and is proficient in implementing Scrum methodologies, which streamline project management and enhance team productivity. His background in algorithms further supports his ability to tackle complex software engineering problems effectively.