Hi. I'm Sebastian @sesigl Sigl 🤟
Short Bio
I am a seasoned software engineer with over 18 years of experience across various domains. In recent years, my focus has been on high-load server-side projects, data- and machine-learning-driven applications, and platform development, where I love tinkering with infrastructure, containers, and Cloud Native technologies.
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Career
As a Staff Engineer at Adevinta, I have the honor of supporting multiple teams dedicated to delivering the best possible content based on first and third-party data. My primary focus is to support teams providing users with personalized content maximizing relevancy and revenue. I am privileged to empower multiple teams in Kleinanzeigen one of the largest and most renowned classifieds market in the world. Together, we aim to set new standards in user experience and drive impactful innovations within the industry.
As a result of the integration of various classifieds enterprises under Adevinta, we have emerged as the preeminent global leader in facilitating environmentally-conscious transactions of second-hand goods.
Technology is my driving force, and I firmly believe that anyone with a passion for it can learn to code. As a fervent advocate of this ideology, my heart lies in content creation. It affords me the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, and witness the growth of other tech enthusiasts - often younger generations - as they embark on their journey in this dynamic field. I am deeply inspired by the idea that we all stand on the shoulders of giants, and take great pride in observing the exponential expansion of our community.
Experience
Dec 2022 · PresentMTS 2, Software EngineerAdevintaAs a Staff Engineer at Adevinta, I am responsible for creating an exceptional search experience for advertising in Germany, seamlessly integrated into Kleinanzeigen, the largest German marketplace, with millions of monthly active users. Beyond delivering state-of-the-art solutions using the latest technologies, I also lead cross-team initiatives and empower multiple teams to succeed. I am committed to fostering a strong engineering culture within our advertising department, ensuring that our approach meets and exceeds the needs of our users while driving innovation and collaboration across the organization.
Oct 2018 · Dec 2022Classifieds Senior Full-Stack Engineer | Tech Lead AdvertisingeBayAs a senior Full-Stack Engineer and later as a tech-lead for advertising, I had the privilege of leading a talented team in the development of a cutting-edge global advertising configuration management system. With scalability and flexibility at the forefront of our approach, our system empowered yield experts to optimize revenue while maintaining maximum control.
Oct 2016 · Sep 2018Senior Full-Stack EngineerMisterSpexAs a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, I had the privilege of leading a team that spearheaded the evolution of essential features in our system. One of our most noteworthy accomplishments was the creation of an innovative augmented reality application that enabled our customers to virtually try on glasses. This technology played a pivotal role in transforming our primarily brick and mortar business into a digital-first enterprise.
Oct 2014 · Sep 2016Mid-Level Backend EngineerSopra SteriaAs a Mid-Level Full-Stack Engineer, I had the opportunity to modernize a Java-Swing Application. With great attention to detail, I focused on extracting both frontend and backend components, resulting in a significant improvement in backend performance and frontend user-experience. Through advocating for a test-first mentality, I ensured that the components were not only successfully extracted from a big monolith but were also easier to change and caused fewer defects.
Oct 2005 · Sep 2014High School, Computer Science Master & FreelancerSelf-EmployedFrom my teenage years onwards, coding has been my passion. At the age of 17, I took on the ambitious project of creating a Facebook clone for Turkey - a significant accomplishment that marked the beginning of my journey as a developer. Since then, I have continued to hone my skills by working for various companies on a contractual basis, all while pursuing my education.