Matthäus Kostka

DevOps Engineer & IT Consultant

About Me

Hi, my name is Matthäus Kostka and I am currently working as a DevOps Engineer and IT Consultant. I deal with DNS and PKI and support users with DNS queries and help them to secure their services with certificates.

I am most skilled in: Kubernetes,Kafka,C/C++,ModSecurity,OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set,Azure DevOpsSplunk,Auqa Security,Golang,Java,Helm Chart

Projects

Analysis tool for the friction welding process

This is probably one of the greatest apps ever created, if you don't agree you're probably wrong.

I started this project as a way if learning React and it has since grown into a fully fledged app. I have learned many skills through this and been I’m very proud of having this in my portfolio. If you don’t have a project as awesome as this I would advise you make one.

Experience

The Boring Company

Senior Network System Administrator

November 2017 - Present

boringcompany.com

Solving 21st century problems by diging holes and making game changing products like the *not a flamethrower*

Every company needs its networks properly administered and The Boring Compay is no exception. Digging holes is hard and I play my part making sure the whole company stays connected. I lead a team of 5 people and enjoy driving the company to try new technologies.

Smart Automation Solutions GmbH

Developer

November 2017 - 2019

sas-automation.de

Solving 21st century problems by diging holes and making game changing products like the *not a flamethrower*

As a software developer, I was responsible for the design and implementation of a virtualization tool that was used to support a friction welding process. With the help of a touch screen, the user was able to visually track the entire welding process of a component and detect any deviations that could lead to faulty components.The entire project was written in Typescript, using the Angular, Electron and Highchart frameworks.

Education

KIT - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

M.Sc. Computer Science

2017 - 2020

Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the United States, and is widely regarded in terms of its influence, reputation, and academic pedigree as a leading university in not just the US but also the world.

During my time at Harvard I learnt most of my key skills that have I have taken through my career such as teamwork and working to tight deadlines. I thouroughly enjoyed my time as university and learnt a lot about a healthy work life balance.

B.Sc Computer Science

2016

Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the United States, and is widely regarded in terms of its influence, reputation, and academic pedigree as a leading university in not just the US but also the world.

During my time at Harvard I learnt most of my key skills that have I have taken through my career such as teamwork and working to tight deadlines. I thouroughly enjoyed my time as university and learnt a lot about a healthy work life balance.

I spent a lot of my free time as a committee member of the Harvard Mountaineering Club taking on roles such as Trip Secretary and Vice-President.

A Little More About Me

Alongside my interests in networks and software engineering some of my other interests and hobbies are:

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