Steffen Zels
About Steffen Zels
Steffen Zels is a Senior Java Software and DevOps Engineer at Uberall by Favor.it labs GmbH, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in software development and IT consulting, having held various roles at multiple companies in Berlin.
Current Role at Uberall
Steffen Zels holds the position of Senior Java Software & DevOps Engineer at Uberall by Favor.it labs GmbH. He has been with the company since 2014, contributing for a decade in the Berlin area. In his role, he employs a variety of modern technologies and practices, including Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. He also utilizes tools such as Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation, ensuring efficient deployment and management of applications.
Previous Experience at Besser Betreut GmbH
Steffen Zels has extensive experience at Besser Betreut GmbH, where he served in multiple roles. He worked as Chief Technical Officer from 2010 to 2011, overseeing technical operations for nearly a year. Following this, he transitioned to the role of IT Consultant from 2011 to 2012, providing IT solutions for a year. Additionally, he worked as a JavaEE Developer from 2007 to 2010, contributing to software development for three years.
Consulting Roles in IT and Business Intelligence
Zels has held consulting positions that highlight his expertise in IT and business intelligence. He worked as an IT Consultant for Open Data at HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA School of Governance from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Business Intelligence Consultant at Project A Ventures from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed him to apply his technical skills in various projects, enhancing his experience in data management and analysis.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Steffen Zels studied Informatik at Fachhochschule Stralsund, where he completed his degree from 2002 to 2007. This educational foundation provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in software development and IT consulting. His academic background supports his proficiency in various programming languages and technologies used in his professional roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Steffen Zels possesses a diverse skill set in software development and IT operations. He works with various databases and messaging systems, including MySQL (AWS Aurora RDS), ElasticSearch, Redis, and RabbitMQ. His expertise extends to modern frameworks and services, including Micronaut, React.js, and AWS services. Zels incorporates monitoring solutions like Grafana and Prometheus into his work, ensuring robust application performance and reliability.