Robin Brämer

I'm a full stack software and site reliability engineer with deep expertise in way too many technologies.
Let's turning challenges into streamlined systems!

Experiences

Category	Technologies I've learned & applied in projects
Languages	Fuently speaking and writing in...
	Primary: Secondary: Spoken: 🇩🇪 German, 🇬🇧 English I don't like: Java, Python, JavaScript
Cloud Native Tech (CNCF)	In my projects I've learned how to build and scale large, low-cost microservice infrastructures with raw dedicated servers.
Databases	I'm also a heavy database nerd and have used every single DB in the following list.
Other Platforms	Platforms that I use on a regular basis.

Professional Summary

Robin Brämer is a versatile and highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer with a strong focus on Go (Golang) and cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes. With significant experience in game development, fintech, and cloud-native solutions, Robin is a member of the Golang and Kubernetes communities. Known for his technical autonomy, impactful ideas, and constant pursuit of improvement, he combines deep expertise with a passion for continuous learning and entrepreneurship. Robin's diverse skills and broad understanding of various technologies enable him to drive project success and contribute effectively to open-source projects and cutting-edge software solutions.

Professional Experiences

Job Description	Achievements
CubeCraft United Kingdom Software Engineer & SRE Remote February 9, 2024 – May 9, 2024 (3 months)	Designed and implemented scalable Minecraft server hosting platform using Kubernetes, targeting millions of players Developed a new hosting project for Minecraft servers, targeting millions of players Built the system using Kubernetes and Java Operator Framework Designed APIs for the hosting platform Collaborated with infrastructure teams to streamline architecture design Implemented scalable solutions to handle high-volume player traffic Optimized resource allocation for efficient server management Developed automated deployment and scaling mechanisms Created monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue resolution Implemented security best practices to protect player data and server integrity Designed and implemented a user-friendly interface for server management
Business Summary	CubeCraft Business Summary CubeCraft: Leading Minecraft server network offering diverse game modes to millions globally. Focuses on high-quality, scalable multiplayer environments.
SumUp Limited Berlin, Germany Software Engineer January 15, 2022 – December 31, 2023 (2 years)	Led Compliance Alert Engine, launched internal dev portal for 800 engineers, improved observability best practices Led the Tech Stack Bootstrap for the "Compliance Alert Engine" project Analyzed and implemented a secure workflow pipeline for processing money laundering suspicious activity reports Developed and launched "SumUp Backstage," an internal developer portal Co-founded the team to improve observability practices, tools, libraries, and service tracing Automated the onboarding process for 2,000 existing Git projects Replaced the old API browser with SumUp Backstage's API Docs, implementing migration tools Improved the "docs as code" philosophy through Backstage Tech Docs Implemented a standardized naming structure for GitHub teams Migrated 800 GitHub teams to the new structure and automated the migration process Developed workflows using Temporal and created a scalable, clean project structure Integrated various clients into pipeline steps to enrich alerts with merchant details and external API data Collaborated with team members on switching to a unified verification method in the SumUp Mobile App backend Conducted large-scale code cleanup to expand the codebase Enhanced the 24 capabilities of Accelerate to achieve SumUp's vision Worked on observability and documentation of the technical landscape through Backstage entity relationships
Business Summary	SumUp Business Summary SumUp: Fintech company providing affordable payment solutions for small businesses, including mobile POS devices and card payment services.
JustChunks Remote Software Engineer & SRE December 3, 2021 – April 17, 2023 (1 year)	Developed microservices, improved Kubernetes practices, and implemented advanced matchmaking for modern game development Engineered scalable microservices architecture for game backend Implemented and optimized Kubernetes deployments for game servers Improved containerization practices for efficient game service management Developed CI/CD pipelines for streamlined game updates and deployments Implemented monitoring and logging solutions for game performance tracking Optimized resource allocation for game servers in Kubernetes clusters Contributed to the design of resilient and scalable game infrastructure Implemented best practices for securing game services in a cloud environment Collaborated with game developers to integrate backend services with game logic Improved overall system reliability and performance for enhanced player experience Implemented a highly configurable and flexible matchmaking system using Agones Designed the matchmaking system to be easily adoptable and extensible with custom matching functions
Business Summary	JustChunks Business Summary JustChunks: Modern game development company creating innovative experiences using cutting-edge technologies and cloud-native solutions for scalable, high-performance game services.
Minekube Remote Founder & Tech Lead 2018 - Present	Created and led development of innovative Minecraft developer platform Developed Minekube Connect, a cloud-native Minecraft TCP edge network Created Gate, a high-performance, lightweight Minecraft reverse proxy Designed and implemented a DDoS-protected developer platform with public domains for localhost servers Led open-source projects including Gate proxy and Connect network Developed tools for Minecraft server operators and developers Created compatibility with major Minecraft server software (Spigot, Paper, Velocity, BungeeCord) Actively hiring and leading a team of developers Positioned Minekube as "The Cloudflare for Minecraft" Maintained several open-source projects on GitHub Developed Gate plugin template for creating proxy extensions
Business Summary	Minekube Business Summary Minekube: Minecraft developer platform offering cloud-native solutions for server management, protection, and accessibility. Aims to revolutionize Minecraft network development with tools like Connect Network and Gate Proxy.
MyPvP Remote Founder & Tech lead 2014 - 2018 (6 years)
Business Summary	MyPvP Business Summary MyPvP: Prominent SkyPvP Java edition game network with 400 avg. players, 500k registered users, and a team of 15

Story time

I have always been highly enamored with technology, dating back to my tenth year, when I acquired my first laptop and became familiar with fundamental server concepts, and began scripting at the age of twelve, setting up my own server networks.

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Between the ages of thirteen and seventeen, I constructed and headed a gaming community (aka MyPvP) comprising approximately five hundred thousand players in total, who played the games I had programmed, utilized my forum websites, and even uploaded YouTube videos about my games. This was a thrilling period for me, as I was able to connect with a vast number of players who shared my passion for building. I had the opportunity to meet a variety of fascinating individuals whom I subsequently recruited to my team, and I was able to observe the competition as others attempted to imitate our ideas. It also served as an enlightening introduction to the realm of digital product sales, marketing, and project management, leading me to establish my first online shop at the age of fourteen. Earning money at such a young age was gratifying, but what truly enthused me was the pure engineering aspect- learning, growing, and constantly pushing the limits of my abilities with an open-minded and insatiable appetite for knowledge, which I still possess to this day.

The experiences I had accumulated during this time solidified my passion for programming and reinforced my belief that with sufficient determination and enthusiasm, I am capable of achieving nearly anything. From that point forward, I set my sights beyond just games, becoming driven by a thirst for knowledge and always on the lookout for the next exciting development on my path to becoming a respected engineer and entrepreneur.

With proficiency in multiple programming languages (primarily backend), selling automated chrome browsers for Instagram automation bots, writing a single 222-line SQL query, developing a cloud-ready access control system (such as AWS or Google IAM), designing numerous API services, creating protocol-specific proxy software, constructing my own mini-cloud with a pay-as-you-go billing system, and building complete CI/CD pipelines as a DevOps, I am confident in the skills and accomplishments I have attained between the ages of sixteen and nineteen.

Presently, I am pursuing a degree in software engineering at CODE University, a private institution in Berlin, and am able to afford tuition through a combination of freelance work, professional sports betting, and proceeds from my latest startup. :)