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.
Raspberry Pi Android Auto Headunit

Raspberry Pi Android Auto Headunit

Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

Proactive Monitoring for Automotive Test Benches

Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

Smart Home Automation: Retrofitting Window Blinds

Alternative Fuel Conversion – Driving with (used) frying oil

Alternative Fuel Conversion – Driving with (used) frying oil

Digital Transformation @ ZF Transmissions Gray Court USA

Digital Transformation @ ZF Transmissions Gray Court USA

Smart Doorlock Control – SwitchBot Integration

Smart Doorlock Control – SwitchBot Integration

3D Smart Home Dashboard

3D Smart Home Dashboard

Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

Shopify Webshop “fuss-matte.com”

Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

Computer Vision Assisted Road Sign Detection

Smart Home Automation – Smart Floor Heating

Smart Home Automation – Smart Floor Heating

Custom Woodcraft & LED Decor

Custom Woodcraft & LED Decor

Shopify Webshop “pk-pokertische.de”

Shopify Webshop “pk-pokertische.de”

My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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