Marc Mährländer

Java Architect & Software Developer

As a Java software developer and architect with 20 years of experience, my focus is on complex and scalable software backends. My extensive experience, coupled with a deep understanding of the Java environment, good analytical skills and a mix of efficiency and creativity, enable me to design and implement systems with complex requirements and large amounts of data and or transactions. I have a good understanding of processes and the jargon in the banking sector, but also work successfully with domain experts in other areas.
I have practice in design and development for the cloud and to build and operate DevOps environments in the cloud.

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Cloud DevOps & Development Architectures

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the shift towards cloud computing has fundamentally transformed our approach to software development. As an experienced Cloud & Software Architect, I bring a deep understanding of both the development process and the intricacies of cloud platforms. My expertise lies in not only developing software that runs efficiently on cloud platforms but also in leveraging the cloud as an integral part of the development process itself. This involves designing, implementing, and testing cloud-native, scalable, and efficient applications using modern technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Tekton, and various software build tools. This dual approach ensures that the software is inherently scalable, resilient, and agile from its inception, while my proficiency in DevOps practices optimizes infrastructure, streamlines development processes, and ensures seamless deployment and scaling.

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System Performance Analysis & Improvements

Systems failing to deliver the expected performance and scalability in production can have a severe negative impact on every business:

1. Reduced System Reliability and Availability: System instability and downtime can disrupt critical business processes, leading to direct financial losses and damage to the organization's reputation.
2. Increased Infrastructure Costs: Poor performance often necessitates additional hardware to meet the required throughput, leading to increased infrastructure costs.
3. Decreased User Satisfaction: Performance issues directly affect the user experience. Slow response times or system unavailability can frustrate users, leading to decreased satisfaction and potentially losing customers.
4. Impeded Scalability: Performance problems can hinder the scalability of applications. As data volume or transaction count grows, the inefficiencies become more pronounced, making it challenging to scale the system effectively to meet increasing demands.
5. Increased Maintenance and Troubleshooting Costs: Identifying and resolving performance issues requires significant time and resources. The complexity of diagnosing problems in high-volume data environments can lead to increased maintenance costs and diversion of resources from innovation or other productive activities.

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Expert Technical Leadership Consultancy & Coaching for Modern Tech Challenges

As a freelance Technical Leadership Consultant & Coach, I guide tech leaders through the intricacies of modern technology, software development, and enterprise architectures. My extensive experience positions me uniquely to offer personalized, insightful consultancy tailored to the challenges of today's fast-evolving tech landscape.

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Regulatory Reporting and Financial System Integration

I have over 15 years of experience working in software and consultancy projects within the financial services domain. My particular focus is on Regulatory Reporting solutions for banks. I offer deep technical knowledge of the market-leading Abacus360 software, where I contributed to its development for many years in responsible technical leadership positions. My technical knowledge is complemented by extensive experience with the regulatory reporting domain and the resulting requirements. I understand the "language" spoken by domain experts and have often been in the role of an interface between functional people and IT experts.

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