Summary
Maximilian Leistner is a seasoned full-stack web developer and founder with over 15 years of hands-on experience delivering performant web applications and consultancy services from Alzenau, Germany. As Inhaber of fuxdev GmbH and long-time freelance developer he blends front-end and back-end expertise across JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, Vue.js and a variety of CMS/e-commerce platforms including WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify. He has a strong focus on performance optimization, CI/CD and pragmatic server management using Docker, Vagrant and automation tooling to turn complex projects into fast, maintainable products. His background includes running product ventures like Holzgefuehl and leadership roles at quäntchen + glück, reflecting both entrepreneurial drive and agency-scale delivery. Maximilian pairs formal training in interactive media design from Darmstadt with a developer-first CEO mindset, often stepping into both code and client-facing strategy. Colleagues value his ability to translate performance metrics into tangible UX and business improvements that scale beyond launch.
10 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Digital Media - Interactive Media Design, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Digital Media - Interactive Media Design at Hochschule Darmstadt
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Digital Media Interactive Media Design, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Digital Media Interactive Media Design at Fachhochschule Darmstadt
English, German