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Philip FoitzikPF

Philip Foitzik

Lead Developer & Project Manager

€600/day
Hamburg, DE
3-7 years
JavaScript
React.js
Next.js
PHP
Laravel

Average response time: 1 hour

About Philip

I bridge the gap between technical execution and project leadership, a combination that remains rare and genuinely valuable for any team looking to ship quality products on time and on budget.

With a solid background in web development (React, Node.js) and hands-on experience managing complex projects from kickoff to delivery, I offer clients a dual perspective that most developers or project managers can't provide on their own. I understand code at the implementation level and the broader business stakes, which means fewer misalignments, faster decisions, and cleaner handoffs throughout the entire project lifecycle.

As a developer, I build scalable, maintainable web applications with a focus on clean architecture, performance, and code that the next person on the team will thank you for.

As a project manager, I keep scope in check, stakeholders aligned, and timelines realistic, without hiding bad news or sugarcoating blockers. Both roles demand clarity, accountability, and structured thinking, and I bring all of that to every engagement.

I've worked across the full spectrum of client environments: startups building their first product under pressure, SMBs modernizing legacy systems while keeping operations running, and large organizations navigating complex digital transformations. In each context, what matters most is the ability to adapt quickly, ask the right questions, and take real ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.

My approach is straightforward: understand the goal before touching the keyboard, communicate proactively, and deliver work I'm proud to put my name on. I don't disappear after kicking off a sprint, and I don't ship code without thinking about what comes next.

If you're looking for a freelancer who can wear both hats without dropping either, someone who codes, leads, and takes responsibility from end to end - let's talk.

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • NexPatch AI
    Co-Founder & Business Development
    January 2026 - Today (6 months)
    Leipzig, SN, Germany
    – Building and operating production-ready AI infrastructure for enterprise clients: GPU clusters, bare-metal servers, MLOps pipelines – Developing private and self-hosted LLM environments (Hugging Face, CUDA, Kubernetes) and RAG systems – Designing and implementing time-series forecasting & predictive analytics solutions (PyTorch, TensorFlow, InfluxDB) – Building real-time data pipelines, custom model training & fine-tuning, and AI automation platforms – Tech stack: PyTorch, TensorFlow, FastAPI, Kubernetes, CUDA, Hugging Face, PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, React
    React.js JavaScript Next.js Product management Product design
  • BLUECACADU DEV
    IT Project Manager
    February 2022 - January 2026 (3 years and 11 months)
    Hamburg, Germany
    Leading agile development teams to deliver scalable web and mobile applications Responsible for architecture, conception, documentation and development in line with industry best practices – Client consulting from requirements analysis through delivery — web, Android and iOS projects – Sprint planning and project steering in close collaboration with clients and development teams
    JavaScript Laravel Next.js React.js Product management
  • APEMENDelights
    CTO & Chief of Innovation
    September 2014 - January 2023 (8 years and 4 months)
    Hamburg, Germany
    Full technical responsibility for a digital brand management, content marketing and snack media agency – Building and leading the software and interface development division; focus on UX, scalability and efficiency – As Creative Director (2014–2019): leading creative brand development and digital campaign production – Strategic positioning of viral content formats and influencer marketing technologies for entertainment clients
    Product management Product Development Product design
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Education

  • IT Specialist – Application Development (IHK)
    BBQ – Baumann Bildung und Qualifizierung
    2022
    IT Specialist – Application Development (IHK)
  • Technical Drawing / CAD –
    Staatliche Gewerbeschule 17
    2010
    Technical Drawing / CAD –
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