I’m Christoph Klocker, a senior Elixir/Phoenix engineer and cloud architect who loves building scalable, fault-tolerant systems. I design backend architectures that run reliably in the cloud (AWS, Azure) and across microservices, leveraging Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, and PostgreSQL to deliver real-time capabilities and robust data platforms. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ambitious ideas into production-ready solutions and mentor others in modern software craftsmanship.

Christoph Klocker

I’m Christoph Klocker, a senior Elixir/Phoenix engineer and cloud architect who loves building scalable, fault-tolerant systems. I design backend architectures that run reliably in the cloud (AWS, Azure) and across microservices, leveraging Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, and PostgreSQL to deliver real-time capabilities and robust data platforms. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ambitious ideas into production-ready solutions and mentor others in modern software craftsmanship.

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I’m Christoph Klocker, a senior Elixir/Phoenix engineer and cloud architect who loves building scalable, fault-tolerant systems. I design backend architectures that run reliably in the cloud (AWS, Azure) and across microservices, leveraging Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, and PostgreSQL to deliver real-time capabilities and robust data platforms. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn ambitious ideas into production-ready solutions and mentor others in modern software craftsmanship.

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Experience Level

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Developer at Rockstead.ai
February 1, 2026 - Present
Founder and developer for a side project focused on AI/LLM-powered tooling; built Elixir/Phoenix LiveView based real-time dashboards and a multi-widget UI, containerized with Docker, and deployed via self-hosted Rails/ ECS-like infra. Implemented a multi-tenant architecture with PostgreSQL backends, event-driven processing, and real-time data visualizations across 56 independent LiveView widgets. Led design decisions and built a full-stack platform from day one.
Architect & Tech Lead at Rhomberg Holding Group (Bregenz) – Slab Track Heaven
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Architect & Tech Lead for a major infrastructure/rail project; led architecture decisions, defined fault-tolerant patterns, and coordinated cross-domain delivery within a multi-team environment.
Senior Engineer (Freelance) at Optoro (USA) – Reverse Logistics & E‑Commerce
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Designed and implemented backend services supporting high-volume reverse logistics and e-commerce workflows; migrated Rails-based components, improved data pipelines, and enhanced fault tolerance for mission-critical processes.
Senior Engineer (Freelance) at HouseTrip (UK) – High-Traffic Vacation Rentals
May 1, 2011 - August 1, 2012
Built and scaled AWS-based architecture for a high-traffic vacation rental platform; optimized queries, implemented CDN strategies, and introduced asynchronous processing and real-time monitoring for responsive user experiences.
Senior Developer at Wants a (Vancouver, Canada)
April 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010
Contributed as a senior developer to a Vancouver-based project; implemented performance-focused backend work, CDN optimization, and asynchronous processing to improve responsiveness during peak usage.
Systems Analyst at UBC Press (Vancouver)
September 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Systems analysis and integration work; mapped data flows, aligned with business processes, and supported digital publishing workflows.
EAI Developer at Raiffeisen Capital Management
February 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Enterprise Application Integration development; focused on data integration, workflow orchestration, and backend connectivity for financial services.

Education

Mag. Informatikmanagement at TU Wien
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2008
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) Telekommunikation und Medien at St. Pölten
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2004

Qualifications

Mag. Informatikmanagement (TU Wien)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2008
Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) Telekommunikation und Medien
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics

Experience Level

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