Software Engineer
Karsten Tauchert
I build software to solve real problems. My work spans full-stack product development, from technical concepts and architecture to frontend, backend, testing and deployment. I enjoy learning new technologies and turning complex requirements into useful, maintainable products.
Adaptive
Collaborative
Curious
About Me
Who I Am: I am a Software Engineer focused on building software that solves real problems. My experience spans full-stack product development, from technical concepts and architecture to frontend, backend, testing and deployment. I enjoy working across the stack, learning new technologies and turning complex requirements into useful, maintainable solutions.
Over the years, I have worked on research projects, customer applications and my own products. I particularly enjoy taking ownership of a problem from the initial idea through to a working product, while keeping both the user experience and the technical foundation in mind.
Why I Code: I believe software development is about more than writing code. It is about understanding a problem, finding a good solution and turning it into something people can actually use. I enjoy the process of exploring ideas, making technical decisions and refining them until the result feels right — both for the user and under the hood.
Skills
My experience spans modern frontend development with JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Next.js, alongside backend development with PHP, Node.js and Python. I work across the stack, building REST APIs, working with SQL databases and developing applications from the initial concept through testing and deployment. I also enjoy exploring new technologies and tools when they solve a real problem, including Docker, automated testing and AI-assisted development. My focus is on building clear, maintainable solutions while keeping the user experience and the bigger picture of the product in mind.
TypeScript
React
Next.js
SvelteKit
Node.js
PHP
Python
PostgreSQL
Docker
Cypress
OpenAI
Experience
Since 2015
10+
Years
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13+
Projects
Contributed to projects with scalable solutions for SMEs and educational institutions, improving efficiency and workflows.
75%
Reduction
I specialize in modern frontend and full-stack development, creating scalable and user-friendly applications. Using React, Next.js and TypeScript, I’ve developed research, customer and independent projects from concept to implementation.
In my current role, I work across frontend, backend and technical architecture, using technologies such as PHP, Node.js, SQL and Docker to build structured and maintainable solutions.
My experience spans product development, research and customer projects, with a focus on solving real problems and turning ideas into practical software.
Fullstack Developer
University Potsdam, Chair of Business Informatics
2015 - 2021
- Designed and developed a gamification platform for SMEs to support continuous improvement processes
- Developed research applications, platforms and interfaces for different research projects
- Worked on frontend, backend, architecture, data models and deployment
- Analysed research data using R, including linear and multiple regression
- Supervised tutorials in Business Process Management
Fullstack App Developer
Potsdam Consulting GmbH
2018 - 2019
- Developed an iPad application for an industrial assembly process using React Native and Expo
- Implemented barcode-based station identification and interfaces for recording assembly steps and times
- Analysed collected process data and supported the transition from a linear to a parallel assembly process
- Developed the PHP REST API and worked directly with the customer's IT team on deployment and integration
Fullstack Developer
koviko GmbH
2021 - present
- Develop and maintain web applications across frontend and backend
- Develop and extend features using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP and Yii
- Design and implement a structured support process connecting customer cases with GitLab development workflows
- Take responsibility for first- and second-level support and coordinate escalations into development
- Work closely with Product Owners and Project Managers to translate customer requirements into technical solutions
- Develop internal tools and integrations to improve support and development workflows
Projects
My projects range from from individual independent project made by myslef and plattforms or apps for sme and university.
On-Prem-Backlog-Ops für GitHub und GitLab: Issues synchronisieren, Stale-/Stuck-Metriken sichtbar machen und lokale LLM-Vorschläge (Ollama) nur nach manueller Freigabe zurückschreiben.
Created an app using Firebase and Next.js for SEO analysis with actionable insights. It includes site scans and tracking improvements over time with interactive comparisons.
A personal mobile application developed with React Native and Expo (latest version, including Expo Router), offering guided meditations and breathing exercises. This app was created as a private learning project to explore the latest developments in the React Native ecosystem and support my own meditation practice.
An experimental web project exploring the possibilities of interactive 3D environments in the browser. The application allowed multiple users to move simultaneously within a virtual space, interact with objects, and encounter NPCs, all in real-time via WebSockets. Developed with React Three Fiber for immersive visual experiences.
A full-stack web application designed to gamify internal idea management processes within companies. Developed for the LSWi Potsdam, this tool incentivized employee participation in submitting, reviewing, and collaborating on ideas through a dynamic points and badge system, adapting rewards based on user-defined roles and contributions.
A custom iPad application developed for a bike manufacturer's assembly line, designed to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce assembly times. The app provided real-time work instructions, managed component tracking via barcode scanning, and collected precise timing data at each station to facilitate line re-arrangement and process optimization.
Developed a self-assessment tool for SMEs to evaluate Open Innovation risks and opportunities. Provides comprehensive insights on organizational, legal, and knowledge management aspects.