About Me

Michael Graf

Personal

I'm Michael, 40 years old, and I've been living with my wife and our dog in the lovely town of Großburgwedel near Hannover for several years. When I'm not building software, we love being outdoors — whether hiking, in the garden, or spending time with family and friends. I've been playing badminton passionately for over 31 years, and for balance I juggle, slackline or work in the garden. The peace and quiet here is exactly the counterbalance I need to the digital world.

Career

01.2023 — Present

Fullstack Developer

SMAVOO GmbH, Hemmingen

04.2019 — 12.2022

Java Developer

Dirk Rossmann GmbH, Großburgwedel

06.2017 — 03.2019

Fullstack Developer

HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, Hannover

03.2017 — 06.2017

Process & Project Manager

Hencke Systemberatung GmbH, Laatzen

01.2017 — 03.2017

IT Project Manager

Aditus GmbH, Laatzen

10.2012 — 09.2016

IT Consultant

best-blu consulting with energy GmbH, Salzgitter

10.2011 — 06.2012

Junior IT Consultant

Triona — Information und Technologie GmbH, Mainz

Education

2008 — 2011

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Hochschule RheinMain, Wiesbaden
2006 — 2007

Advanced Technical College Certificate

BBS Peine
2001 — 2003

Certified IT Assistant

Werner-von-Siemens-Schule, Hildesheim

My Approach

From concept to implementation, I prefer working in open discussions as equals, where every opinion counts and problems are put on the table early — before they lead to wrong directions or frustration. Because the best solutions emerge where everyone wins: the client, the employer, and the team — that's what drives me.

Simplify Complexity

My greatest strength: understanding complex systems and translating them into comprehensible, maintainable structures.

Test-Driven Development

Writing tests first gives me confidence in the code — and makes refactoring fast and safe.

Share Knowledge

Through training and active exchange, I've learned the most myself — because dialogue exposes you to different perspectives and deepens your own understanding.

Domain-Driven Design

Software must reflect the business domain. I've introduced DDD in many projects, trained my teams in it, and most importantly convinced my clients of its value.

Interests & Passions

Astrophysics

Published own hypotheses on dark matter and dark energy — what if information has physical weight?

Wanting to understand everything. An unattainable goal — but exactly the right one.

Quantum Computing

Research paper during my studies, practically implemented with Google Cirq.

A quantum computer doesn't compute faster — it lets nature take a shortcut that doesn't exist classically.

Artificial Intelligence

Several self-built neural networks, including digit recognition and point classification.

The line between acting intelligent and being intelligent is getting blurrier. What makes the difference isn't computing power — it's context.

Sports & Hobbies

On the badminton court for over 31 years, hiking with the dog, gardening, slacklining and juggling.

Digital complexity and physical simplicity — this balance keeps me grounded.