Tobias Ztopczewski

Fullstack Developer & System Administrator

Before AI (Until December 2024)

Fullstack Developer

As a Datamatiker graduate, I built my foundation in full-stack development with hands-on experience creating CRUD applications using MySQL and Firebase. My work at Kala involved implementing new features across both frontend and backend, developing my skills in JavaScript and database integration. Projects like Planbay showcased my ability to deliver complete web applications from concept to deployment.

System Administrator

I gained experience hosting static websites on Apache and LiteSpeed Web Server, managing cloud databases, and running services from my homelab. This gave me practical knowledge of server administration and the fundamentals of web hosting infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

My security knowledge focused on basic protective measures, particularly understanding and preventing SQL injection attacks. This foundation taught me the importance of secure coding practices in web development.

After AI (Since January 2025)

Fullstack Developer

Embracing AI tools like Claude Code has transformed my development workflow, dramatically boosting productivity and enabling me to tackle more complex projects. I've expanded into modern technologies including Next.js, Bun, and Shadcn UI, while developing MCP servers and CLI tools. I now regularly create custom scripts for internal automation, leveraging AI to accelerate development cycles.

System Administrator

My infrastructure skills have evolved significantly with professional virtualization platforms like Proxmox and VMware Pro. I've embraced containerization with Docker and Podman, expanded my cloud expertise with Cloudflare services, and implemented Bitwarden for secure organizational credential management. This modern toolkit enables me to design and manage robust, scalable infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

My security practice has matured into a comprehensive approach including OPNsense firewall management, malware analysis in controlled lab environments, and penetration testing of my own applications. I've implemented advanced network segmentation with VLAN tagging, creating layered security architectures that protect against sophisticated threats while maintaining operational efficiency.