Web Development
Web Application Development
Custom PHP backends, modern frontends with Astro and React, REST API development, and third-party system integrations. Code that is maintainable, documented, and built to last - not scaffolded from a template and shipped.
Background
My development career started in PHP and ecommerce - working student at a German Software Development Agency from 2017, progressing to lead developer and eventually Head of E-Commerce & Software Development. Over five years of professional software development, I've built everything from custom Magento modules to standalone PHP applications, REST APIs, and modern web frontends.
My B.Sc. thesis at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim focused on Progressive Web Apps in the E-Commerce Context, with specializations in Internet Programming, Cloud Computing, IoT, and Digital Sales. That academic grounding, combined with practical commercial experience, means I approach web projects with both theoretical depth and production pragmatism.
The website you're looking at right now is built with Astro 5 + React + Tailwind CSS - developed and deployed by me as a demonstration of what I build for clients.
What I Deliver
Custom PHP Applications
Framework-agnostic PHP backends for business logic, automation, data processing, and integrations. Clean architecture, no unnecessary dependencies.
Modern Static Sites
High-performance marketing sites and landing pages with Astro - static generation, React islands for interactivity, Tailwind CSS for design.
REST API Development
Well-structured REST APIs with proper authentication, versioning, and documentation. Designed to integrate cleanly with frontend applications and third-party systems.
System Integrations
API integrations connecting your web application with ERP systems, CRMs, payment providers, shipping services, and other third-party platforms.
Database Design & Optimization
MySQL/MariaDB schema design, query optimization, index analysis, and migration planning for performance-sensitive applications.
Legacy Application Modernization
Incremental modernization of older PHP codebases - improving maintainability, security, and performance without full rewrites.
How I Work
I don't over-engineer. The right amount of architecture is what the project actually requires - not a microservices setup for a three-page application, not a monolith for something that genuinely needs to scale. I assess what's needed, propose a sensible approach, and build it cleanly.
For B2B clients in the DACH region, I work in German, understand German business processes, and deliver documentation and handover material that your team can actually use.
Technologies
Have a web application project?
Tell me what you're building. I'll give you an honest assessment of the best approach and a realistic scope.
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