Florian Benscheidt
About Florian Benscheidt
Florian Benscheidt is a Linux/Python/DevOps Engineer specializing in Air Traffic Management at Saab since 2022. He has extensive experience in various technical roles and contributes to Arch Linux and SaltStack.
Work at Saab
Florian Benscheidt currently works at Saab as a Linux/Python/DevOps Engineer in the Air Traffic Management (ATM) sector. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to projects in Apeldoorn. Prior to his current position, he worked at Saab in the Maritime Traffic Management (MTM) area for seven months in 2022, also based in Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands.
Education and Expertise
Florian Benscheidt studied at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcasting. His academic journey spanned from 2010 to 2016, during which he developed a solid foundation in technology and media. His expertise extends to Linux, Python, and DevOps practices, with a focus on modern web application development and serverless computing.
Professional Experience
Florian has a diverse professional background. He has worked as a Backoffice Employee at Xtrasource from 2016 to 2017 and served as a Cloud Engineer and DevOps Engineer at OGD ict-diensten from 2017 to 2022. His experience also includes contributions as a package maintainer for Arch Linux since 2018 and as a contributor to SaltStack. Additionally, he has held various roles in media and customer service, including internships in video editing and projection mapping.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Florian Benscheidt has a variety of personal interests that reflect his passion for technology and culture. He enjoys building mechanical keyboards and tinkering with 3D printers. His culinary preference includes a fondness for ramen noodle soup. Additionally, he has a fascination with Norse mythology, which influences his personal interests, and he owns a dog named Tyrfing.