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 favorite 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 skills

A summary of topics I am working on, have worked on in the past and things I’m dealing with:

Java, JavaFX • JavaScript • PHP • Perl • Docker, Vagrant, HyperV, Virtual Box • PostGreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle DB 11 & 12

try out algorithms • MV* architecture pattern (like MVC, MVP, MVVM) and frameworks • networks • computer hardware components

music recording • ProTools, Cubase, Studio One • microphoning • drum pattern programming • music composition

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
• Desktop applications for small business needs in Visual Basic 6, C++ (2002-2007)
• MS Access database and gui development (2000-2004)
• Desktop publishing (DTP for corporate identy, posters, brochures) and web design at work and for music bands (1997-2007)