Simon Flachs

Dual role combining product ownership and hands-on development across logistics and agricultural technology solutions.

Prioritized and refined product backlogs in close collaboration with stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable development tasks

Facilitated requirements engineering and sprint planning for cross-functional development teams

Stabilized IoT connectivity for the FieldEngine farm management platform, resolving critical communication issues between field devices and backend systems

Led a comprehensive bug-fixing initiative, significantly improving system reliability and user experience

Designed and developed an agentic AI prototype using conversational engineering (vibe coding), enabling truck drivers to receive real-time freight status updates and report damage or incidents via instant messenger

Pioneered the adoption of agentic engineering in a semi-productive environment, delivering tangible value to both customers and business operations

Currently supporting ECR in the implementation of new features for their tire and repair management software

Java, Spring Boot, Java Swing, Quarkus, WildFly, Maven, MQTT, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence

Played a key role in developing a digital production management platform, addressing domain-specific problems and designing a scalable architecture. Expertise in IoT data handling, real-time data processing, and cloud-based solutions. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, cross-cultural environment.

Successfully trained and mentored individuals from non-technical backgrounds to become proficient Java programmers through intensive 12-week remote bootcamps. My curriculum focused on foundational Java concepts and practical application, resulting in a high placement rate of graduates into junior developer roles at top-tier organizations.