As a Principal Software Engineer with over 25 years of experience, I bring a wealth of technical expertise and leadership to every project I undertake. My passion lies in turning complex problems into innovative solutions, especially within cloud-native architectures, IoT, and AI.

Throughout my career, I’ve successfully led international teams, transformed legacy systems into cutting-edge cloud platforms, and driven digital transformation initiatives for leading global companies. I thrive on collaborating with customers, ensuring their visions are brought to life while focusing on scalability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

With a strong background in public speaking, coaching, and mentoring, I excel at fostering growth both within teams and for customers. My technical proficiency, combined with my curiosity and creativity, ensures that I not only deliver high-quality solutions but also build lasting, impactful relationships.

Name	Oliver Scheer
Title	Principal Software Engineer
Email	oliver.scheer@hotmail.de
Phone	+49 175 5844505
Address	Selma-Lagerlöf-St. 4 85375 Neufahrn bei Freising Germany
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/scheeroliver/
GitHub	https://github.com/oliverscheer
Date of Birth	April 11th, 1975
Nationality	Germany
Languages	German (native), English (full working proficiency)

Work Experience – Summarized

• 2023/10 – today         Principal Software Engineer – Medialesson
• 2018/07 – 2023/10    Senior Software Engineer – Microsoft Corporation
• 2006/01 – 2018/06    Senior Developer & Technology Evangelist – Microsoft Germany
• 2002/10 – 2005/12    Software Engineer – RTL Television, Germany
• 1999/01 – 2002/09    Consultant and Software Developer – Wettschereck & Partner

Technology Skills

• Cloud: Azure
• DevOps: GitHub Actions, , Azure DevOps
• Languages: C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, PowerShell,  Bash
• Frameworks: .net core, Entity Framework
• Frontend: HTML, Blazor, Angular,
• Infrastructure as Code: Bicep, Terraform
• Databases : SQL, CosmosDB
• Tools : Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes
• OS: Windows, Linux  
• Types: IoT, Cloud, Desktop, Backend, Microservices, API, Web App

Education

1995-2000 – University of Essen (University of Essen, Germany), Diploma of Business Informatics (D2),
Thesis: Comparison of Internet-Solution Architectures.
Focus: Business and Requirements Engineering, Information technology, Controlling.

Work Experience – Detailed

Principal Software Engineer / Medialesson (since 2023/10)

• Led a team and managed projects for an international client with over 1,000 customer companies, successfully migrating from a decentralized desktop ecosystem to a cloud solution. 
• Developed customized Copilot projects for various clients and Microsoft, utilizing Azure OpenAI, Azure Container Services, Python, Azure DevOps, and Bicep. 
• Directed customer projects in manufacturing and IoT, leveraging Azure IoT Hub, Stream Analytics, and ASP.NET Core. 
• Oversaw infrastructure migration to the cloud, including Microsoft 365. 
• Mentored and coached colleagues and clients to enhance skills and foster collaboration. 

Senior Software Engineer / Microsoft Corporation (2018/07 – 2023/10)

• Successfully executed multiple customer projects over 3 to 12 months, utilizing modern cloud and development technologies, including Azure, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, SQL, Cosmos DB, .NET, Python, Node.js, Angular, React, and TypeScript/JavaScript. 
• Provided empathetic coaching to distributed engineers at both customer and Microsoft, focusing on engineering fundamentals such as DevOps, CI/CD, code reviews, pair programming, testing, and agile development methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe). 
• Designed and implemented scalable solutions across diverse technologies and architectures, from edge to cloud. 

Developer and Technology Evangelist / Microsoft Germany (2006/01-2018/06)                    

• Conducted training sessions on a diverse range of developer technologies and tools, including .NET Framework, mobile, cloud, web technologies, Azure, IoT, and desktop applications. 
• Served as a speaker and track owner for national and international conferences and public relations events. 
• Managed developer communities to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. 
• Organized multiple events (both online and offline) accommodating up to 2,000 participants. 

Software Engineer / RTL Television, Germany (2002/10-2005/12)

• Designed and developed a greenfield data warehouse for finance and controlling, effectively managing large volumes of data and leveraging BusinessObjects for reporting. 
• Led a greenfield project for a Europe-wide booking system from inception with a team of six, ensuring the system’s long-term sustainability. 
• Established and implemented a Lifecycle Management System for the planning, design, implementation, testing, building, and deployment of a European-wide advertising booking system. 
• Defined engineering requirements and resource planning while implementing quality assurance mechanisms.   

Consultant and Software Developer / Wettschereck & Partner (1999/01 – 2002/09)

• Led software development projects for mobile operators and media agencies, delivering tailored solutions with diverse technologies.
• Provided consulting and executed project-based solutions across media, industry, and mobile sectors.
• Managed the development of a distributed disposition system for a video postproduction agency.
• Designed and implemented an online hotline and trouble ticket system still in use today.
• Prototyped a trading system for a leading global energy firm at the London Metal Exchange.
• Facilitated installations of planning tools for mobile phone operators in Europe.
• Managed the design and administration of networks, databases, Exchange servers, VPNs, and websites.

Certifications

Microsoft Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

More:

2016  INSEAD: Challenging Customers through Business Model Innovation
2021-03 Advanced Certified ScrumMaster Training Attendance
2022-04 Certified SCRUM Product Owner
2004 Sybase IQ Data Warehouse for Developer