Hire Me!

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Hey there!

I'm Jochen Wersdörfer, a freelance software developer based in Düsseldorf, Germany. I started working in the software and internet industry at web.de shortly after the dotcom bubble burst - just when people realized that most of the fun was over.

A Journey Through Code

Over the years, I've tackled projects of all shapes and sizes—collaborating with industry giants like Otto Group and RTL, as well as innovative startups like trivago and billiger.de. In 2019, I had the unique experience of attending a conference talk about my first big machine learning project, which had run successfully in production for over a decade before gracefully retiring.

Python and Beyond

Pythonis my trusty sidekick—why wrestle with convoluted syntax when you can keep it sleek and readable? It's my language of choice for crafting machine learning models and building backend web applications. When I'm not coding, I'm chatting on my German Python-Podcast or penning thoughts on my blog. Lately, I've been all-in on Django's exciting evolution, especially with how tools like htmx are bringing server-side rendering back in style. And guess what? I've even started learning CSS to sprinkle some extra magic on the front end!

Ready to Collaborate?

If you're on the hunt for someone who can jump into your project and start making a difference from day one, look no further. While Python is my main jam, I'm also well-versed in JavaScript, SQL, and a handful of other technologies like Vue.js and PostgreSQL. Picking up new languages or tools? Challenge accepted!

Team Opportunities

Here's something exciting I've been thinking about: Maybe you have a project that needs not just an extra individual contributor, but an entire development team. I've worked with a lot of talented people over the years, and there are a few I'd love to collaborate with again. The best part? They're eager to join forces too, so there's a fresh win-win situation just waiting to be tapped.


So, whether you need a seasoned developer or a full-fledged team, I'm just an email away. Click the button below or drop me a line at jochen-resume@wersdoerfer.de, and let's turn your ideas into reality—and maybe have some fun along the way!


Cheers,
Jochen