person = Person(name='Raffael', nick='Ruffy', age=0x1A, region='Upper Austria')
person.set_interests(['Linux', 'Security', 'Clean-Code', 'Music'])
person.set_profession(job='Team Lead', company='Fronius International GmbH')
person.print_information()Hi, I’m Ruffy (or Raffi for my German-speaking friends). I’m about 0x1E years old and I come from a charming small city near Linz, Austria. As a software developer with a deep passion for clean code, I have a strong focus on backend development and (software-)architecture - UI/UX design? Not quite my thing, unless we’re talking TUIs (Terminal User Interfaces).
To balance all those hours spent in front of a screen, I’m heavily into music - whether I’m playing, producing, or just listening. I play instruments like piano, clarinet, drums, and more, but these days, I mostly create music in DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). My style leans towards electronic genres like Hands Up, Hardstyle, House, Dance, Electro, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Hardcore, but I don’t want to restrict myself to those. Feel free to check out my latest work!
Fun fact: I sometimes ghost-produce for well-known Austrian and German DJs or assist musicians with their studio recordings. So, there’s a good chance you’ve heard my work without even realizing it! If you’re interested in ghost productions, studio recording sessions, or want to collaborate on a project, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at collab@rtrace.io.
By day, I lead a team of 10 talented engineers at Fronius International GmbH, where I work in the Solar Energy division. My team and I develop a suite of services and applications that enable the secure remote management of DERs (Decentralized Energy Resources). These tools play a key role in keeping our electrical grids stable and operational while supporting the sustainable expansion of renewable energy. I began my professional journey through an apprenticeship in applied electronics, primarily working in R&D with a focus on embedded software development. Over time, I shifted from low-level embedded programming and hardware to backend .NET development in the cloud for Solar.Web. In 2018, I served as the lead developer for the project I now oversee as a Team Lead.
Besides work, I also completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees part-time at the University of Applied Sciences Joanneum, where I specialized in Software Design (BSc) and IT & Mobile Security (MSc).
In my spare time, I enjoy going for walks, biking, building/hacking/breaking things, discovering new music and artists, or simply browsing my favorite image boards for some quality memes. I contribute to various F(L)OSS projects whenever I can, and occasionally DJ on live streams like Jnktn.TV and live.rtrace.io.
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Contact Me
- raffael@rtrace.io | use PGP
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