Msc. Ing. Thomas Tacke - Software Engineer
About
Passionate Software Engineer / Software Architect with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in IT Security from Ruhr-Universität Bochum. With a strong foundation in applied informatics, I have a demonstrated history of designing and developing scalable applications using Node.js, C#, Angular, Python and microservices architecture.
My enthusiasm for new technologies and security development drives me to continuously explore and implement innovative solutions. In addition to my professional experience, I actively manage personal projects utilizing Docker and version control, showcasing my skills in system administration and self-hosting applications.
I am eager to contribute to the development of both existing and new applications as a Fullstack Engineer/Architect, bringing a comprehensive understanding of security practices to the software development lifecycle.
Contact
Im Maisel 11, 65232 Taunusstein
+49 178 1863598
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Work-Experience
Software Engineer / Software Architect@Intel
2020 - NowTransitioned on-premises GitLab CI/CD systems to a cloud-based GitHub VCS with GitHub Actions and Jenkins, enhancing scalability and simplifying maintenance. Created reusable GitHub Actions for standardized workflows, significantly boosting CI/CD efficiency. Managed Active Directory roles for department access controls and security. Led documentation initiatives with DocFX and mkdocs-material to improve knowledge sharing and team onboarding. Developed a Redis-based publish-subscribe system in C# for real-time, bidirectional service communication. Designed a machine learning database in Entity Framework, supporting predictive analytics on test data. Built Python unit tests with pytest to ensure high coverage and functionality. Enhanced CLI experience for a confidential LLM project by moving from argparse to Python Typer. Developed services for automated test result uploads to Splunk and Jira, optimizing reporting.
Software Engineer @Intel
2017 - 2020Developed microservice-based applications with NodeJS, .NET Core, and Angular, delivering both web and desktop apps using Electron. Maintained and modernized legacy systems, including a Perl-based regression tool, creating new services to enhance stability. Advised on secure coding practices and architecture, supporting team projects with best practices. Migrated legacy projects to a GitLab CI/CD pipeline integrated with Kubernetes, improving scalability. Mentored working students and oversaw bachelor thesis projects, fostering a collaborative team culture. Transitioned to remote work in early 2020, maintaining full productivity.
Software Developer (Working Student) @Intel
2015 - 2016Developed internal tools to improve department workflows, collaborating with senior developers on functionality. Built an XML End-to-End encryption utility in Java, enhancing secure data transmission. Refactored and maintained Perl-based legacy systems for stability and compatibility. Applied Java, Perl, and XML encryption knowledge to practical development challenges, supporting continuous code optimization.
Software Developer (Dual Study Program) @Sage
2008 - 2011Supported development team by applying academic knowledge and self-learning. Improved a BI (Business Intelligence) solution by optimizing backend components in C# for better performance and maintainability. Built and extended custom applications for advanced data analysis and reporting within the BI platform. Collaborated with senior developers and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions, bridging academic concepts with practical development.
Civilian Service @General Hospital Hamelin
2007 - 2008Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Computer Science @Cooperative State University Baden Wuerttemberg
2008 - 2011Languages
| Language | Skill-Level |
|---|---|
| German | Native speaker |
| English | Fluent in speech and writing |
Programming Skills
C# Programming
C#
ASP.NET Core Entity FrameworkPython Programming
FastAPI
Pydantic
TyperTypeScript Programming
TypeScript
fastifySkills
Markup Languages
DevOps
Rancher/KubernetesIT-Sec
Publications
Bachelor Thesis – Development and implementation of a secure WLAN concept
This thesis focuses on the development and deployment of a secure WLAN solution for multiple establishments. Various encryption techniques, authentication, and authorization mechanisms were analyzed to determine the most effective approach to ensuring network security. After designing the WLAN security concept, a pilot project was carried out at a selected establishment, where the solution was implemented and thoroughly tested through performance evaluations.
Master Thesis – Analysis, Implementation and Optimization of an End-2-End Security Concept for the Internet of Things in an Industry 4.0 Scenario
This thesis tackles the challenge of securing communication for Industry 4.0 environments, where devices often communicate over insecure channels like cellular radio. While current solutions use transport layer encryption, they lack end-to-end security across untrusted hosts.
The project evaluated end-to-end encryption for constrained IoT devices using protocols like CoAP, MQTT, and WebSocket, demonstrated on Intel’s Quark™ SE Microcontroller. Results showed effective end-to-end encryption without major impact on protocol performance, though scalability issues arose with high participant counts.