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.
Custom Woodcraft & LED Decor

Custom Woodcraft & LED Decor

Alternative Fuel Conversion – Driving with (used) frying oil

Alternative Fuel Conversion – Driving with (used) frying oil

3D Smart Home Dashboard

3D Smart Home Dashboard

Smart Doorlock Control – SwitchBot Integration

Smart Doorlock Control – SwitchBot Integration

Smart Home Automation – Smart Floor Heating

Smart Home Automation – Smart Floor Heating

Digital Transformation @ ZF Transmissions Gray Court USA

Digital Transformation @ ZF Transmissions Gray Court USA

Shopify Webshop “pk-pokertische.de”

Shopify Webshop “pk-pokertische.de”

Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

Custom Woodcraft & LED Decor

I designed and manufactured custom 3D wood sculptures and LED-backlit wall signs. Using a laser cutter, I crafted intricate, multi-layered wooden designs tailored for…

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Alternative Fuel Conversion – Driving with (used) frying oil

I conducted a successful mechanical and ecological experiment by adapting an older Mercedes diesel vehicle to run on alternative fuels, specifically straight vegetable oil…

  • Strategy

    Sustainable Mobility & Cost Optimization

  • Design

    Mechanical Setup & Custom Fuel Filtration Process

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Platform

    Mercedes-Benz (Diesel Engine)

  • Technology

    Automotive Mechanics, Fluid Filtration (WVO/SVO), Thermodynamics

  • Services Provided

    Engine Modification, Fuel Processing, Sustainability Research

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3D Smart Home Dashboard

I developed a highly sophisticated, interactive 3D floorplan dashboard for a smart home setup. Using Sweet Home 3D, I first created a detailed, rendered…

  • Strategy

    UI/UX Design & Smart Home Visualization

  • Design

    3D Modeling & Custom Dashboard UI

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Platform

    Home Assistant, Sweet Home 3D

  • Languages

    YAML, CSS, Picture-Elements Card

  • Services Provided

    3D Floorplan Creation, Dashboard Configuration, UI Design, Entity Integration

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Smart Doorlock Control – SwitchBot Integration

I implemented a smart access control system using a SwitchBot smart door lock. My role involved the physical setup of the device and its…

  • Strategy

    Smart Home Automation & Security Integration

  • Design

    Access Control Workflows & System Architecture

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Platform

    SwitchBot, Home Assistant

  • Languages

    YAML, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), API Integration

  • Services Provided

    Device Setup, Ecosystem Integration, Security Configuration, Automation Setup

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Smart Home Automation – Smart Floor Heating

I implemented a comprehensive smart home integration for an underfloor heating system utilizing Home Assistant. My role covered setting up the central control server…

  • Strategy

    Smart Home Automation & IoT Integration

  • Design

    System Architecture & Automation Workflows

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Platform

    Home Assistant, Homematic IP

  • Languages

    YAML, Jinja2

  • Services Provided

    Server Setup, Device Pairing, Dashboard Configuration, Automation Setup

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Digital Transformation @ ZF Transmissions Gray Court USA

Together with a colleague, I traveled to the United States to spearhead the on-site digitization of manufacturing processes for a internal client. Our primary…

  • Strategy

    Process Optimization & Digital Transformation

  • Design

    System Design & Workflow Automation

  • Client

    ZF Transmissions Gray Court LLC

  • Platform

    Digital Manufacturing Platform "DMP"

  • Technology

    IoT-Platform & Digital Twin

  • Services Provided

    On-Site Consulting, Process Digitization, Efficiency Optimization

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Shopify Webshop “pk-pokertische.de”

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

  • Strategy

    Full-Service E-Commerce Development & Client Consulting

  • Design

    Web Design & Custom Functionality with JavaScript

  • Client

    PK-Pokertische

  • Platform

    Shopify

  • Languages

    JavaScript, Liquid (Shopify's templating language)

  • Services Provided

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

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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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