Summary
Martin Hellwig is a Senior Software Engineer with 11 years focused on Python-led backend systems, Django/DRF, and PostgreSQL, currently shaping product and architecture at ApplianSys. He blends deep systems and networking knowledge (Ubuntu/FreeBSD, RFCs, DNS, SMTP) with a pragmatic DevOps mindset—automated CI/CD, Terraform on Azure, and containerised deployments—gained across consultancy and in-house roles. His career spans enterprise-grade refactors (Flask to Django REST), fintech and blockchain work, and high-availability infrastructure for critical services, demonstrating a holistic view that treats IT as part of the broader business picture. A long-time Python practitioner (since 2002) and Chartered Institute for IT member, he excels at introducing best practices, test-driven development and operational resilience into teams. Colleagues value his ability to translate complex technical risk into clear, actionable architecture and process improvements.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Open Universiteit
Joh. Calvijn
English, Dutch, German