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Personal insights into projects and the working day

In my blog, I share a wide range of experiences from my work as a freelancer, exciting projects and insights into my way of working. From software development to personal thoughts.

CANoopEn – CANopen Stack C++/OOP is live!

After being successfully proven in customer projects over several years, I have ...
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One of my most successful projects was never visible to the client

One of my most successful projects was never visible to the client. No new hardw...
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Software reviews by AI?

AI is being used more and more frequently in software development—especially for...
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256 kB program memory? Impossible!

No, it is possible! In a current project for a new medical device, we are relyin...
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AI in software development – will software developers soon become extinct?

I myself am using AI more and more frequently for code generation. And yes, the ...
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Are you considered obsolete in software development if you’re over 50?

In the software industry, we talk a lot about innovation — but often far too lit...
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Software development is not just a job, it’s a passion

For many of us, software development is not just a job, but a real passion that ...
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The advantages of external employees

Remote workers offer a variety of benefits that can help companies stay competit...
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Freelancer? No thanks!

In my 14 years as a freelancer, I have repeatedly heard statements such as ̶...
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Does not work? Does not exist!

I advised a customer to implement a software simulation for his embedded softwar...
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An elevator needs software? It only goes up and down!

Contrary to popular belief, elevators are much more than just mechanical platfor...
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The art of teamwork: collaboration as the key to success

In today’s fast-paced business world, teamwork is more than just a buzzwor...
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An expert at a discount price?

Many large companies rely on offshore and developers at low hourly rates. They a...
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The common thread running through a project

In the world of project work, it is crucial to maintain an overview. But how do ...
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What is PWM?

As a graduate electrical engineer FH, I am rather an exotic figure among the man...
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When reality does not meet expectations

Sunday evening in the SBB dining car: We all know those moments: We’ve mad...
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Maximum efficiency through innovative tools and technologies

Admittedly, this has its appeal when playing games. But in software development?...
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The current way is not always the most efficient!

In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, it is crucial to be open to...
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Innovation

What strategies do you use to drive innovation in your company? Innovation is th...
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Operational blindness

A stumbling block on the path to innovation This often overlooked obstacle can o...
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Software simulation? Virtualization!

A software simulation increases the productivity and quality of the development ...
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Bare metal development – it doesn’t always have to be Linux

Bare-metal development with RTOS can be an attractive alternative to Linux. Linu...
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CANopen Lift CiA 417

Elevators are becoming increasingly complex. More and more electronic devices ar...
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