Timeline: August 2023 - June 2026 (expected completion)

Category: � Professional Development & Continuing Education

Since August 2023, I have been pursuing a state-certified technician qualification. This qualification is classified at Level 6 of the German Qualifications Framework (DQR 6), making it formally equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.

This is a specialized advanced training program that combines in-depth software engineering with networking, industrial robotics, and cyber-physical systems.

Focus Areas

Software & Interfaces

  • Python for automation and technical systems
  • API development (FastAPI) and system integration
  • Communication protocols: Focus on MQTT and JSON-based data transfer scenarios
  • Computer Vision: Fundamentals of image processing with OpenCV

Automation & Hardware

  • PLC programming and industrial control engineering
  • Sensor technology and signal processing
  • Microcontroller systems and embedded system integration
  • Robotics and industrial automation workflows

Networking & Security

  • Network architecture: Planning and configuration of industrial networks
  • Cybersecurity basics: Securing system communication (OT security)
  • Infrastructure: Routing, switching, and industrial interfaces

Practical Focus & Engineering

The training is highly project-oriented. The focus is on designing integrated solutions that directly connect software systems with hardware components (robotics, machine vision). This expands my profile as a software developer with a deep understanding of real industrial workflows and the digitalization of production.

Tech Stack

Python · FastAPI · OpenCV · MQTT · PLC · Microcontrollers · Sensor Technology · Robotics · Networking