Danny Martini
About Danny Martini
Danny Martini is a Senior Backend Engineer currently working at n8n, where he focuses on enhancing developer experience and technical quality. He has a diverse background in engineering roles at Wunderflats and has contributed to significant projects, including a transition to TypeScript and infrastructure migration to Kubernetes.
Work at n8n
Danny Martini has been employed at n8n as a Senior Backend Engineer since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the developer experience and improving the technical quality of products. His responsibilities include evaluating and implementing tools and technologies that streamline development processes and increase efficiency.
Previous Experience at Wunderflats
Before joining n8n, Danny Martini worked at Wunderflats for a total of six years in various roles. He served as an Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2024, overseeing engineering teams in Berlin. Prior to that, he held positions as a Backend Engineer from 2015 to 2019 and as Tech Lead Backend & DevOps from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he implemented a gradual transition to TypeScript in the main API and successfully migrated infrastructure to Kubernetes on Google Cloud Engine.
Education and Expertise
Danny Martini studied Angewandte Informatik at TU Bergakademie Freiberg from 2009 to 2015. He also completed his secondary education at Theodor-Fontane-Schule Cottbus, achieving Abitur from 2001 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in software engineering and backend development.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his professional roles, Danny Martini has focused on mentoring engineers and creating learning goals for team members. He conducts regular reviews and facilitates collaborative decision-making to enhance team performance and foster a positive work environment.
Background as Student Assistant
Danny Martini began his career as a Student Assistant at Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, where he worked from 2010 to 2013 and again from 2013 to 2014. This experience contributed to his foundational knowledge in engineering and provided him with early exposure to academic and practical applications in the field.