Mads Nielsen
About Mads Nielsen
Mads Nielsen is a Product Technical Lead at Spryker, specializing in performance tuning, automated testing, and CI/CD tooling. He has a background in Computer Science and Design, and previously worked as a System Architect and Magento Developer.
Work at Spryker
Mads Nielsen has been serving as a Product Technical Lead at Spryker since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing web applications and enhancing the overall product performance. His responsibilities include utilizing performance tuning techniques and implementing CI/CD tooling to streamline the software development and deployment processes. His expertise contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the products developed at Spryker.
Previous Experience at Vaimo
Before joining Spryker, Mads Nielsen worked at Vaimo as a System Architect from 2016 to 2022. During his six years in this remote position, he was responsible for designing and implementing system architectures that support high-performance web applications. His role involved collaboration with various teams to ensure the successful deployment of solutions tailored to client needs.
Background in Magento Development
Mads Nielsen began his career as a Magento Developer at WEXO A/S, where he worked from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he developed e-commerce solutions and contributed to various projects that enhanced the functionality and user experience of Magento-based applications. His experience in this area laid the foundation for his later roles in system architecture and technical leadership.
Education and Expertise
Mads Nielsen studied Computer Science at University College Nordjylland from 2011 to 2013, where he gained foundational knowledge in software development. Prior to that, he attended Media College Aalborg from 2007 to 2010, achieving a Multimedie Integrator qualification. His education covered design, programming, film, and 3D visualization, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable to his technical roles.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Mads Nielsen possesses expertise in performance tuning and Varnish, which are essential for optimizing web applications. He employs Docker for containerization, enhancing the development and deployment process. Additionally, he specializes in automated testing and code analysis to ensure software quality and reliability. Mads applies Agile software development methodologies to improve team collaboration and project efficiency, further contributing to successful project outcomes.