I’m a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a track record of delivering scalable SaaS platforms and cloud-native architectures. I enjoy tackling complex problems across front-end and back-end, and I’m passionate about building maintainable code, leading teams, and shipping value to customers. Most recently I led CAROLINE, a cloud-based ERP for automotive reconditioning, guiding a migration to serverless Google Cloud Run and delivering enterprise-grade uptime and multi-location support. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ambitious ideas into reliable software.

Michael Esch

I’m a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a track record of delivering scalable SaaS platforms and cloud-native architectures. I enjoy tackling complex problems across front-end and back-end, and I’m passionate about building maintainable code, leading teams, and shipping value to customers. Most recently I led CAROLINE, a cloud-based ERP for automotive reconditioning, guiding a migration to serverless Google Cloud Run and delivering enterprise-grade uptime and multi-location support. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ambitious ideas into reliable software.

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I’m a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a track record of delivering scalable SaaS platforms and cloud-native architectures. I enjoy tackling complex problems across front-end and back-end, and I’m passionate about building maintainable code, leading teams, and shipping value to customers.

Most recently I led CAROLINE, a cloud-based ERP for automotive reconditioning, guiding a migration to serverless Google Cloud Run and delivering enterprise-grade uptime and multi-location support. I thrive in collaborative environments and love turning ambitious ideas into reliable software.

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German
Fluent
English
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French
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Work Experience

Lead Full Stack Engineer & Co-Founder at Wecker
March 1, 2020 - Present
Leading the technical strategy and architecture for a cloud ERP platform (CAROLINE) for the automotive reconditioning industry. Drove migration to a serverless architecture using Google Cloud Run and Angular. Implemented scalable NoSQL data structures in Firestore, enabling 99.9% uptime and multi-location scalability. Built a companion mobile app (CARTRON) using Ionic/Angular for on-site data entry. Led product development, DevOps, and cross-functional collaboration with clients.
Software Developer (Freelance) at Esch Software
February 1, 2020 - Present
Developed hardware- and cloud-focused software solutions with emphasis on IoT, cloud, and B2B SaaS. Built a monitoring system for Smart Micro Solar using ESP32 (C++) with an Ionic/Angular front end.
Software Developer at Fancy Software (Self-employed)
February 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Full-stack tasks including web hosting, server management, backend development, and app/module development for PrestaShop. Responsible for successful delivery of various customer projects.
Java Software Developer at MeetingsMasters.de
March 1, 2011 - January 31, 2015
Supported development department as a working student; after completing studies took a full-time position and contributed to the ongoing development of Java-based applications.
Ausbildung Fachinformatiker at Agfa HealthCare
November 1, 2006 - May 1, 2009
XHTML web portal conversion, server-side resizing of HTML components, and development of custom components during training.
Lead Full Stack Engineer & Co-Founder at CAROLINE (S.A.), Luxembourg
March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Led the technical direction for a cloud-based ERP system for automotive reconditioning. Spearheaded migration to a serverless architecture using Google Cloud Run (Go) and Angular. Achieved 99.9% uptime and processed 140,000+ vehicle dossiers, enabling multi-location enterprise clients. Built a mobile companion app include CARTRON for on-site data entry (Ionic/Angular).
Consultant / Co-Founder at CAROLINE (S.A.), Luxembourg
October 1, 2021 - Present
Continued as a consultant and co-founder delivering ongoing product and architectural work for CAROLINE after transitioning from full-time role.
Java Software Developer at Meeting Masters.de
March 1, 2011 - January 31, 2015
Supported the development department as a working student; contributed to the advancement of features and later took on a full-time role in software development.

Education

B.S. Informatik at Hochschule Trier
September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2014
Fachhochschule at Trier Berufsschule
August 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
Höhere Berufsfachschule at Trier Höhere Berufsfachschule
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005
B.S. in Informatik at Hochschule Trier
September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2014
Berufsoberschule / Fachhochschule at Berufsoberschule Trier / Fachhochschule
August 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
Höhere Berufsfachschule at Höhere Berufsfachschule Trier
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

Mose l Wine Hack 2018 - 2nd Place (WinzApp)
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Trier City Hack 2019 - Open Challenge Winner (Bonus-Mobile)
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing

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