
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!
Core Skills
Languages
Frameworks
Technologies
Cloud
Experience
Architect & Lead Software Engineer
2024 - PresentIBsolution - 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
Consultant
2023 - 2024IBsolution - 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
Junior Consultant
2022 - 2023IBsolution - 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
Freelance Developer
2018 - 2022Freelance
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
Products & Projects
Portrait Lab
2025Visit PortraitLab.ai
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 2025Visit Coming Soon
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.