About Timo
I help companies structure, analyze and document complex technical information, especially in software, IT and research-driven environments.
With a background in computer science (M.Sc.), software engineering and over two years of R&D project evaluation, I specialize in translating technical concepts into clear, practical and well-structured documentation and analysis.
My experience includes evaluating software-related innovation projects, producing formal technical assessments used in funding and legal processes and working with a wide range of software systems, technical concepts and project documentation.
I work particularly well in remote and asynchronous environments that require independent research, structured communication and reliable delivery.
Areas I can support with include:
• Technical writing and documentation
• Software and IT documentation
• Technical research and analysis
• Structuring and reviewing technical information
• User-facing documentation and knowledge base content
• Technical summaries, reports and evaluations
• Privacy, security and distributed systems documentation
Technical background:
Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Angular, Node.js, HTML/CSS, Git
Languages:
German (native), English (bilingual)
German
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Japanese
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- VDI Technologiezentrum GmbHTechnology Consultant (R&D Project Evaluation)DIGITAL AND ITNovember 2023 - December 2025 (2 years and 1 month)Düsseldorf, Germany• Evaluated research and development projects in IT and software for innovation potential and funding eligibility• Produced formal technical assessments and expert reports used in funding and appeal processes• Analyzed complex technical concepts and translated them into structured, clearly understandable evaluations• Assessed project documentation and identified strengths, weaknesses and potential risks• Gained insight into a wide range of software-driven business models and technological approaches• Provided internal technical guidance in the field of computer science and software systems
- CapgeminiSoftware EngineerDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2022 - March 2023 (6 months)Düsseldorf, Germany• Worked in an agile, distributed and international development team on a web application• Developed and maintained features using Java Spring Boot and Angular• Implemented user stories and participated in software maintenance and improvements• Used tools such as Jira and Confluence for agile collaboration
- University of Duisburg-EssenResearch AssistantEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGApril 2018 - July 2021 (3 years and 3 months)Duisburg, Germany• Supported teaching activities• Corrected weekly assignments and provided structured feedback to students• Assisted in course preparation and academic coordination
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Education
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Computer ScienceUniversity of Duisburg-Essen2021• Grade: 1.7 (German grading scale) • Specialization: Distributed Dependable Systems • Thesis: “Building a Stateless Privacy-Focused Microblogging Service on a Decentralized Architecture”
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Computer ScienceUniversity of Duisburg-Essen2018• Grade: 1.5 (ECTS Grade A, top 10%) • Thesis: “Location Privacy Violations in Geosocial Networking Applications”