Profile

Max Henkes

Software Architect &

Cloud-Native Development

Focused on simplifying complexity and building impactful, user-centric cloud applications.

I have been creating software and web apps my entire life and I'm always looking for new opportunities and challenges. Feel free to contact me on LinkedIn!

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Mannheim, Germany

Core Skills

Languages

JavaJavascriptTypescriptGo

Frameworks

SpringbootReactNextAngular

Technologies

PostgreSQLRedisMavenNode.jsMongoDBGraphQLOAuth

Cloud

GCPAzureKubernetesDockerCI/CD

Experience

Architect & Lead Software Engineer

2024 - Present

IBsolution - Mannheim

Architected and lead a 3-person team to replace a legacy workflow with a modern Spring Boot microservice platform

Implemented an AI-based vector search with PostgreSQL for advanced system monitoring and log analysis

Engineered a self-service customer portal and a suite of internal tools, eliminating paper-based processes and dramatically improving staff efficiency

Established robust code quality standards and provided mentorship

Implemented containerization with Docker to streamline the CI/CD pipeline

JavaSpringbootAngularPostgreSQLSpring AIDockerOAuth

Consultant

2023 - 2024

IBsolution - Mannheim

Led the re-architecture and rewrite of a critical authorization service to boost performance and stability for thousands of users for a large German appliance retailer

Designed and delivered a successful PoC to validate the migration of the service to a modern, scalable architecture on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Automated the cloud infrastructure on GCP with Terraform to establish a robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipeline

SpringbootTypescriptPostgreSQLKubernetesGCPRedisTerraformAnsible

Junior Consultant

2022 - 2023

IBsolution - Mannheim

Led the re-architecture of an internal support application by developing a unified backend with SAP CAP

Implemented thorough end-to-end testing suite across entire multimicroservice platform

TypescriptNode.jsExpressCypressSAP UI5SAP FioriSAP CAP

Freelance Developer

2018 - 2022

Freelance

Developed a custom web application for a photography studio to streamline their B2C sales and digital photo delivery process

Designed, developed, and deployed multiple websites for local businesses

JavaSpringbootMySQLReact

Products & Projects

Portrait Lab

2025

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Founder

From selfie to studio in just 60 seconds

Upload your everyday photos. Our AI creates stunning, professional portraits perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, and company profiles.

Mobile app using flutter, Springboot backend, Astro, React frontend

Leverages several AI agents to edit everyday pictures of users into business portraits

Wedding Photo Challenge

July 2025

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Founder

Wedding Photo Challenge MVP.

Automatic generation of photo challenges with a printable qr code. Photo upload, storage and gallery view.

Successfully deployed and used during my sisters wedding.