Hello, I'm Florian.

A passionate IT specialist from Germany. I build efficient, future-proof digital solutions by connecting systems and automating processes. I thrive on solving complex challenges and turning innovative ideas into reality.

My Portfolio.

Projects I did at work as well as personal stuff.
Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

This project involved the complete smart-home integration of all motorized window blinds within a household. By retrofitting each existing wall switch with a Shelly…

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Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

As a project for ZF Friedrichshafen AG, I designed and implemented a Proof-of-Concept for a proactive network monitoring system to enhance the stability of…

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My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

This project is a continuous labor of passion centered around the hands-on maintenance and restoration of my classic car, a 1990 Mercedes-Benz W201 190D.…

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Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

This project is a proof-of-concept for a real-time traffic sign recognition system, developed to explore the practical application of computer vision. Using a camera…

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Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

I developed a complete Shopify e-commerce store for a client selling floor mats. My role covered web design, custom JavaScript functionality, and consulting on…

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Raspberry Pi Android Auto Headunit

Raspberry Pi Android Auto Headunit

This project retrofitted a classic Mercedes W201 with a Raspberry Pi-powered Android head unit. Housed in a custom 3D-printed enclosure, the system uses mobile…

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Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

This project involved the complete smart-home integration of all motorized window blinds within a household. By retrofitting each existing wall switch with a Shelly…

  • Strategy

    DIY Smart Home System Integration

  • Design

    System Architecture & Electrical Integration

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Platform

    Home Assistant

  • Hardware

    Shelly Smart Relays, Raspberry Pi

  • Key Skills

    Electrical Wiring (230V), System Automation, IoT Networking

  • Core Functionality

    Remote & Automated Blind Control

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Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

As a project for ZF Friedrichshafen AG, I designed and implemented a Proof-of-Concept for a proactive network monitoring system to enhance the stability of…

  • Strategy

    IT Infrastructure Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Strategy

  • Design

    System Architecture Design & Network Management Implementation

  • Client

    ZF Friedrichshafen AG

  • Platform

    OpenNMS Horizon (v33)

  • Key Technologies

    SNMP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), PostgreSQL

  • Project Scope

    Proof-of-Concept (PoC), System Monitoring, Proactive Alerting

  • Environment

    Industrial IoT (IIoT) / Electric Motor Test Benches

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My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

This project is a continuous labor of passion centered around the hands-on maintenance and restoration of my classic car, a 1990 Mercedes-Benz W201 190D.…

  • Strategy

    Hands-On Automotive Mechanics & System Restoration

  • Design

    Mechanical Fault Diagnosis & Component-Level Repair

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz W201 190D 2.5 (5-Cylinder Diesel)

  • Year of Manufacture

    1990

  • Key Skills

    Engine Repair, Suspension Overhaul, Brake Systems, Bodywork

  • Focus

    Analog Problem-Solving, Mechanical Engineering

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Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

This project is a proof-of-concept for a real-time traffic sign recognition system, developed to explore the practical application of computer vision. Using a camera…

  • Strategy

    Applied Machine Learning & Computer Vision

  • Design

    Machine Learning Model Training & System Architecture

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Technology

    Computer Vision, Machine Learning

  • Programming Language

    Python

  • Key Libraries/Models

    YOLOv8, Ultralytics AI

  • Project Type

    Proof-of-Concept (PoC)

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Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

I developed a complete Shopify e-commerce store for a client selling floor mats. My role covered web design, custom JavaScript functionality, and consulting on…

  • Strategy

    Full-Service E-Commerce Development & Client Consulting

  • Design

    Web Design & Custom Functionality with JavaScript

  • Client

    QUKLA

  • Platform

    Shopify

  • Languages

    JavaScript, Liquid (Shopify's templating language)

  • Services Provided

    E-Commerce Setup, Web Design, Legal & Marketing Consulting

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July 1, 2025

Raspberry Pi Android Auto Headunit

This project retrofitted a classic Mercedes W201 with a Raspberry Pi-powered Android head unit. Housed in a custom 3D-printed enclosure, the system uses mobile…

  • Strategy

    DIY Electronics Integration, System Development

  • Design

    Custom Enclosure Design (CAD & 3D Printing), Data Visualization UI (Grafana)

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Hardware

    Raspberry Pi, Mercedes W201, Custom Relay Circuits, 3D Printer, etc.

  • Software & Protocols

    Android OS, MQTT, Docker, Grafana, VPS, CAD Software

  • Key Features

    Remote Window Control, Live Camera Feed, IoT Data Logging

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