About Me
Hi, I'm Raffael, a software engineer living at Lake Constance and working in the automotive industry. I have a Master of Engineering with a focus on autonomous systems. Over the past few years, I've worked on a wide range of complex software projects: building my own quadrocopter during university, launching autonomous shuttles in Rotterdam, and now developing series production software for power converters in e-mobility.
I enjoy working on Linux-based systems, using C/C++ for embedded software development and Python to make life easier or to quickly prototype ideas. I've worked on many projects using ROS on high-performance computers, but I also have a lot of hands-on experience with microcontrollers and low-level debugging.
Outside of engineering, I'm usually in motion: running, playing soccer, or lifting heavy weights. Besides sports, I have a strong interest in finance and investing, and enjoy diving into new ideas through books, travel, or good conversations.
Blog
- 19-05-2026 My favorite tools for learning a new language
- 24-03-2026 Everyone should use Git - my simple day-to-day workflow (CLI only)
- 11-03-2026 Turning 30 - a personal recap and lessons from my 20s
- 05-02-2026 Road trip from Perth to Sydney - one month and 6,700 km
- 26-11-2025 Regex patterns I actually use when searching log files
- 14-10-2025 Running my first marathon
- 05-09-2025 Building my first application with agentic AI
- 03-08-2025 My first 5 years in the stock market - a personal reflection
- 30-07-2025 Lessons learned from building complex software products
