Manuel Maute

Client projects delivered through Contensi: ATU (Oct 2024–Oct 2025), Univention (Jun–Dec 2025) and ITZ (Oct 2025–Aug 2026). AWS/EKS migrations; Kubernetes/OpenShift operations; infrastructure automation with Terraform, Crossplane, Ansible and Puppet; GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins; IAM/RBAC, secrets management and observability. Designed repository onboarding and reconciliation workflows, integrated delivery tooling and documented architecture and security requirements.

Led software development, infrastructure operations and client delivery for SaaS products and hosted applications. Built and operated cloud and on-premises Kubernetes platforms, including observability, authentication, messaging, storage and secrets management. Automated infrastructure and deployments with Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, AWS CDK, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD and Helm. Managed architecture, backups and performance. The company ceased operations in September 2026.

Ran an affiliate marketing business focused on the US market. Developed and optimized Google Ads campaigns using tracking, attribution, platform integrations and automation. Used campaign and profitability data to guide budget allocation and improve marketing efficiency. The business ceased operations in September 2026.

Client project: Modernized backend architecture and database schemas for a multi-user application, with a focus on security and maintainability. Refactored database access with Drizzle ORM and built React and TypeScript features. Contributed to testing, code reviews, CI/CD and deployment guidance for Kubernetes and OpenShift.

Client project: Implemented centralized secrets management for CI/CD and development, staging and production environments with Infisical, Docker, Terraform and AWS CDK. Enabled secure secret injection and rotation across local and cloud environments. Built Kubernetes/OpenShift delivery pipelines, implemented Linux/container security policies and integrated Ceph storage and backups. Coordinated testing, documentation and stakeholders.

Client project: Delivered Apple Wallet and Google Wallet membership passes for membership verification and benefits at local businesses. Built TypeScript interfaces and Node.js services, synchronized membership data with the CRM and enabled verification using device cameras. Managed testing, deployment and post-launch support, including backups, rollback procedures and push notifications.

Client project: Took over an existing agency project and completed the launch of a new Shopify store theme. Developed theme functionality and React and TypeScript components for product presentation and customer interactions. Tested compatibility, optimized performance and provided post-launch support and updates.

Client project: Built a data warehouse consolidating traffic and performance data for profitability analysis and reporting. Developed integrations with Airbyte, REST APIs and Temporal, Go workers and a React/TypeScript reporting interface. Designed PostgreSQL models and operated the platform with Docker and AWS EC2, RDS and Lambda. Automated infrastructure and delivery with AWS CDK, Terraform, Ansible and GitLab CI/CD.

Client project: Developed the management interface for the Vision-RTK 2 positioning device. Built Go command-line tools for device commands and system services, a Node.js backend and a React user interface. Contributed to architecture, automated testing, CI/CD and documentation, working with product and engineering stakeholders in a Scrum team.

Client project: Developed a persistent messaging and worker platform for job processing. Implemented messaging components with NATS JetStream, Kafka and Node.js/Java microservices. Automated service configuration with Puppet and supported orchestration and CI/CD. Contributed to architecture, testing, documentation and stakeholder coordination.

Client project: Built internal smart-home tools, including reusable React/TypeScript components for a quotation tool and a Go parser with CRM integration via REST APIs. Refactored Node.js services to TypeScript. Worked on Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments with Helm and GitLab CI/CD, including Ceph storage. Contributed to architecture, testing, documentation and releases.

Client project: Developed a custom WordPress theme for an accommodation-sector client. Implemented responsive layouts and frontend functionality, with attention to performance and plugin compatibility. Managed testing, deployment and post-launch support, and coordinated implementation details with project stakeholders.

Client project: Developed React and TypeScript web applications for high-traffic marketing use cases. Improved supporting infrastructure with a focus on scalability, performance and reliable operation. Contributed to data warehouse, analytics and reporting workflows, as well as project coordination and cost optimization.

Managed internal IT processes, infrastructure and user administration. Supported resource planning and improved team collaboration with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Provided user support, documentation and training. Served on the executive board of the student consultancy.

Developed hardware and software prototypes for semi-digital toys, connecting physical interaction with browser-based controls. Built a prototyping platform and streamed sensor data with Kafka. Supported concept development, testing, documentation and demonstrations, and coordinated implementation with the development team.

Robotics and Automation. Graduated in 2018. Final grade: 2.2 (German grading scale).