Hi, I'm Marc Backes
Full-Stack Web Developer & Solutions Architect
What I am all about
I have always been fascinated finding out how things work and creating something from nothing. I thrive when I can solve complex problems with elegant solutions using web technologies and even better - learn something on the way.
I recently started a developer blog. Feel free to check it out.
Expertise
Backend Development
I have many years of hands-on PHP expertise solving all kinds of tasks. My true backend love however is Ruby on Rails... I spent two years developing a highly complex system for a university which I consider my greatest masterpiece yet. And I loved it!
In the latest months I've been gaining experience with Node.js and Express while self-teaching.
Frontend Development
I work with HTML, CSS, Vanilla Javascript and jQuery on a daily basis creating (and fixing) UIs.
Not years of experience, but confident to build great app with is Vue.js that I started learning by self-teaching me. I'm also interested in learning React.js and Gatsby, should it be required.
WebRTC
Since 2014 I'm doing projects for a German company implementing WebRTC real-time video communication into their application.
I admit, I never coded a complete WebRTC stack by myself, but I managed enough WebRTC video to gain a broad expertise about the pitfalls, dos & don'ts, and debugging. Especially because the applications I write have to pass though banking networks, which are a challenge on it's own.
Languages
To communicate me, you can pick one of the following languages.
| German 🇩🇪 | Fluent |
| English 🇬🇧 | Fluent |
| Spanish 🇪🇸 | Fluent |
| Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 | Mothertongue |
| French 🇫🇷 | Basic conversation |
| Italian 🇮🇹 | Learning 🤓 |
Tech Skills
Other Skills
Work Experience
Freelancing Full-Stack Web Developer
Marc Backes Software Labs
Uebersyren, Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Solutions Architect Consultant
talkevent Software GmbH
Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪 (freelance, remote)
Full-Stack Web Developer
talkevent Software GmbH
Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪 (freelance, remote)
Venios, Inc.
Founder, CEO
San José, USA 🇺🇸
HUB iLab Veracruz
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Xalapa, Mexico 🇲🇽
Director of Engineering and Software Development
Universidad de Sotavento
Coatzacoalcos, Mexico 🇲🇽
College Professor (Computer Science)
Universidad de Sotavento
Coatzacoalcos, Mexico 🇲🇽
Mobile Application Developer
EducDesign
Bettembourg, Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Education
Self-Learning
Node.js, Express, Vue.js, ES6+
M.Sc. in Engineering
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Dornbirn, Austria 🇦🇹
Marketing (Exchange semester)
Universidad Istmo Americana
Coatzacoalcos, Mexico 🇲🇽
Software development (Exchange semester)
Engineering College of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰
B.Sc. in Engineering
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Dornbirn, Austria 🇦🇹
Technicien en Informatique (Computer Technician)
Lycée Technique des Arts et Métiers
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Interests
Hire me
If you want to hire me, I'm interested to work in companies that offer modern technologies such as Node.js, Vue.js, React.js, etc. I am looking for a role that challenges me and where I can help designing solutions.
Travel
As you probably learned from my curriculum, I like to travel. I like getting to know new cultures and their people.
Technology
I'm fascinated by technological advances which companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, , Boston Dynamics.
Startups & Companies
I have a big entrepreneurial and startup curiosity which is devided in two fields. On one hand, small companies which try to make it big such as Avena (Mexican-originated fitness app). On the other hand, I like following strategic moves and happenings in big players such as Facebook, Netflix, Spotify.
Coding
This is a classic cliché. After work is done and I got time, I enjoy some coding on the side. Also, currently I'm focused on catching up with current web technologies such as Node.js, Vue.js, React.js, JAMstack (Gatsby, Nuxt).
Movies & TV
I love almost any kind of movie, but I always prefer
DC and
Marvel movies. As of TV: I enjoy my sitcoms like F·R·I·E·N·D·S (all-time favorite), HIMYM,
TBBT as well as superhero-themed shows (Flash, Arrow), dramas (Dexter, Breaking Bad,
GoT), among others.
(If you want to engange in lengthy conversations with me, these are the way to go.)
Oh yeah, I also enjoy drinking a nice espresso or coffee
Contact me
Uebersyren, Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Email
hello@mab.lu Twitter
@_marcba
(best way to reach me btw) VAT ID
LU29433916 Luxembourgish Trade Registry
A41129