Phillip Stockmann

Solving 21st century problems by moving the webshop to the cloud.

As a DevOps Engineer at TAKKT I&P GmbH, I am responsible for the design and implementation of our cloud infrastructure. My role involves working closely with development teams to ensure that our applications are deployed and managed in a scalable and efficient manner.

I have been instrumental in migrating our webshop to AWS, which has significantly improved our performance and reliability. I also work on automating our deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, Cloudformation and Ansible, which has helped us to reduce downtime and improve our overall efficiency.

My role also involves advising on best practices for cloud architecture, security and agile development practices, and I work closely with our security team to ensure that our systems are secure and compliant with industry standards.

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As a Systems Administrator at wiredminds AG, I was responsible for the management and maintenance of our IT systems and infrastructure. My role involved management of our Linux-based server infrastructure, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements. I also worked closely with our development teams to ensure that our systems were aligned with their needs and requirements.

I was also responsible for the IT management and support for the company’s internal IT systems, including user support, hardware and software management, and network administration of the highly heterogeneous IT landscape.

My detour into the world of IT Operations Management.

As an Operations Manager IT at 1&1 Internet AG, I was responsible for managing the operations of our IT systems and infrastructure. My role involved overseeing a team of system administrators and ensuring that all systems were running smoothly and efficiently.

I was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of their IT systems, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements. I also worked closely with the network operations center to ensure that the systems were aligned with their needs and requirements.

During my time in this role, I gained valuable experience in IT operations management and developed a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this area.

My deep dive into the world of professional Linux administration.

As a Linux System Administrator at 1&1 Internet AG, I was responsible for the management and maintenance of their Linux-based server infrastructure.

I have been instrumental in migrating their webmail system to a new platform based on OpenXchange. I also worked on automating the deployment processes using tools like Puppet and automated baremetal provisioning to improve deployment efficiency.

My first steps into the IT world.

I completed my apprenticeship as a Fachinformatiker in Systemintegration at MEKO Medizintechnik GmbH in Gottmadingen, Germany. During my apprenticeship, I gained a solid foundation in IT systems and networks, which has been invaluable in my career.

I learned how to design, implement and maintain IT systems, and I also gained experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving. This experience has helped me to develop a strong understanding of IT infrastructure and networking and has been a key factor in my success as a DevOps Engineer.