Hey there!

I’m Frederik. I am a software engineer and consultant from Hamburg, Germany with 12+ years of experience. Since 2014, I’ve worked in logistics, fintech, and e-commerce, specializing in full-stack web applications, with a focus on leadership, coaching, and AI-assisted software engineering. Outside work, I build side projects to stay up-to-date with new technologies and explore my passion for photography and video/audio production. To recharge, I enjoy spending time in nature, watching series, and going to the gym.

Basic Information
Email:
mail@frederikhummel.me
Location:
Hamburg, Germany
Experience:
12+ years
Languages:
German
English
Spanish
Professional Skills
Software Engineering
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SCSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • React
  • Vue.js
  • Svelte
  • Next.js
  • Capacitor
  • Express
  • Fastify
  • Velocity
  • Vite
  • Git
  • Figma
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • TypeORM
  • MongoDB
  • Elasticsearch
  • Meilisearch
  • Qdrant
  • OpenAI
  • Claude
  • llama.cpp
  • Docker
  • GraphQL
  • Bun
  • Go
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • PHP
Digital Media Production
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Ableton Live
  • Sony Vegas Pro
  • Logic Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
Work Experience

November 2023 - Present

Etribes
Lead Software Engineer

In November 2023, I joined Etribes Connect GmbH as a Lead Software Engineer, driving digital transformation and e-commerce initiatives across a diverse client portfolio. Working at the intersection of technology and business strategy, I lead cross-functional engineering teams and collaborate with renowned brands such as Zooplus and NürnbergMesse to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

February 2021 - October 2023

ABOUT YOU°
Senior & Lead Software Engineer

From February 2021 to October 2023, I worked at ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG, progressing from Senior to Lead Software Engineer within the Checkout Unit. ABOUT YOU operates a fashion retail platform spanning more than 30 localized markets and, through its B2B SaaS brand SCAYLE, powers the digital storefronts of renowned brands including Fielmann, Deichmann, s.Oliver, Tom Tailor, Depot, Marc O’Polo, and Kapten & Son.

June 2019 - January 2021

SWAROVSKI
Software Engineer

From June 2019 to January 2021, I was part of the newly established Tech Hub of the Swarovski Group in Hamburg. Swarovski, headquartered in Wattens, Austria, is a globally recognized manufacturer of precision-cut crystals. Within the Tech Hub, I contributed to the development of e-commerce solutions tailored to the Swarovski crystal business, helping drive the group's digital retail ambitions.

April 2018 - May 2019

Financial Solutions
Software Consultant

From April 2018 to May 2019, I worked as a Software Consultant at Financial Solutions GmbH, a fintech company based in Hamburg-Harburg. The firm delivers both standard software products and custom IT solutions to financial institutions across Germany. In this role, I contributed to the design and implementation of client-specific software tailored to the needs of the financial services sector.

August 2014 - March 2018

Hapag-Lloyd
IT Trainee / Student

From August 2014 to March 2018, I completed an integrated degree program with Hapag-Lloyd AG, one of the world's largest container shipping companies. This dual-study model allowed me to alternate between academic semesters at the Nordakademie and practical work phases at Hapag-Lloyd, where I gained valuable hands-on experience primarily within the IT department, building a strong technical foundation.

Education

2014 - 2018

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science

Nordakademie - Hochschule der Wirtschaft

In March 2018, I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business Management from the Nordakademie, a university of applied sciences near Hamburg. The degree was completed through a dual-study program in partnership with Hapag-Lloyd AG, combining academic coursework with professional practice.

2016

Semester Abroad
Semester Abroad

University of California, Riverside

In 2016, I spent four months at the University of California, Riverside, as part of my bachelor's program at the Nordakademie. Located approximately one hour's drive from Los Angeles, the semester provided a valuable opportunity for academic and cultural immersion in an international environment.

2006 - 2014

High School
Abitur

Gymnasium Rahlstedt

In 2014, I graduated from Gymnasium Rahlstedt with the Abitur, the highest academic qualification attainable within the German school system, which qualifies for university entrance. This concluded eight years of secondary education across the natural sciences, humanities, and mathematics.

Contact Me
Feel free to contact me

Location

Hamburg, Germany

Email

mail@frederikhummel.me