My name is Hardy Scheel and I live in the western corner of Germany in a big town called Cologne or Köln as we say.
My favourite topics
I’m very interested in software development and computer science in general. Besides, I’ve a lot of various interests that differ from time to time, like making music, playing guitar, researching in politics and history, or doing some sports.
My current skills
A summary of topics I am working on or dealing with:
Currently, I force my time towards front- and backend web development for business applications. Over time, I’m trying to go with full stack web development with JavaScript and Java technologies.
- Requirements Management, Software and architecture conception
- JavaScript (>= ECMA2015), TypeScript 4
- MEAN stack: Angular 10, Node.js, Express, Nest.js
- MySQL, MariaDB, PostGreSQL, Sequelize ORM
- Object-oriented, MVC like architecture pattern, Component driven, OpenAPI, REST
- Docker, configure OS, server and tools for deployment
What else? I like, and I do continuous learning in a broad aspect of computer science. E.g.:
Java and Spring Boot for back-end development(on hold)
MV* architecture pattern (like MVC, MVP, MVVM) • try out frameworks that make life easier • build and manage networks • build pcs, try out computer hardware components
Things I did in the past, and things I also do
- Requirements analysis and development for business web applications and web development.
- Java SE, JavaFX • Python • PHP • Perl
- Oracle DB 11 & 12
- Vagrant, HyperV, Virtual Box
- RaspberryPi, Arduino
And in audio technologies I did:
music recording and editing • ProTools, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper • microphoning • drum pattern programming • music composition
My education
I am currently on a vocational training (retraining) for:
- IT Specialist for Application Development (also called ‘Computer Science Expert Subject Area: Software Development’)
In the past I did:
- Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Programmer
- IT Specialist: for Software Development (further education)
- Some further education in project management, Perl, PHP, web application development
- Some certifications in computer and application handling (like ECDL, SAP foundation)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Routing & Switching)
- IT Management Assistant (vocational training)
My technical history
- Network administrations for small businesses (since 2004)
- Desktop applications for small business needs in Visual Basic 6, C++ (2002-2007)
- Microsoft Access database and Access GUI development (2000-2004)
- Desktop publishing (DTP for corporate identity, posters, brochures) and web design at work and for music bands (1997-2007)
You can contact me at hardy.scheel [at] gmail.com.