Torsten Albert

Senior Software Developer — Cross-Platform, C++, Qt & Distributed Systems

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About Me

I'm Torsten Albert, a Senior Software Developer specializing in cross-platform mobile applications, high-performance backend systems, and mission-critical software engineering. With more than a decade of experience building reliable digital solutions for industries such as aviation, food safety, telecommunications, and IT security, I combine deep technical knowledge with a strong focus on software quality and long-term maintainability.

My expertise spans C++ (98–20), Qt, Python, React, and modern DevOps tooling. I'm passionate about designing robust architectures, optimizing performance, and solving complex engineering challenges in distributed and safety-relevant environments.

Currently, I work at Testo SE & Co. KGaA, where I develop cross-platform mobile apps and Bluetooth communication frameworks for professional measurement devices used globally. I hold a Master's degree in High Integrity Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences.

If you're looking for a developer who understands reliability, precision, and performance — I build software that lasts.

Employment History

Senior Software Developer
Testo SE & Co. KGaA
Titisee-Neustadt, Germany (Remote)Jul 2021 - Present

Responsibilities:

  • Mobile App Developer for quality management app for food safety (Saveris Restaurant)
  • Cross Platform Development for iOS and Android with Qt Framework
  • Android and iOS Framework implementation for Bluetooth Communication with Testo Devices (datalayer)

Technologies:

C++20Qt FrameworkCMakeconanGTestKotlinSwigJNIGradleCocoapodsAAB
Software Developer
IBM Deutschland Research & Development GmbH
Kelsterbach, GermanyJan 2020 - Jun 2021

Responsibilities:

  • Component Owner of Clustered Configuration Repository (CCR)
  • Development for Spectrum Scale (former General Parallel File System - GPFS)
  • Story planning and realisation plus handling of customer escalation with defect fixing

Technologies:

C++98BashLinux
Software Developer
IBM Deutschland Research & Development GmbH
Kassel, GermanyMar 2015 - Jan 2020

Responsibilities:

  • Realisation of a web portal for exchanging Security Information
  • Maintenance and development for Lotus Protector for Mail Security
  • SCRUM Master for X-Force Research Team

Technologies:

C++BashPythonReactFullstackKubernetesDockerLinux
Working Student as Application Developer
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH
Langen, GermanyMar 2014 - Oct 2014

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluation of automated generation through parametrization of the Electronic Sector Manual
  • Prototype development of the web-based Electronic Sector Manual with database connectivity

Technologies:

MySQLJava
Software Engineering Analysis Tutor
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Frankfurt am Main, GermanyOct 2013 - Feb 2014

Responsibilities:

  • Development methodology training, 14+ practical exercises prepared and conducted for the Software Engineering Analysis course for 60+ students
  • Help during the exam results evaluation, 180+ test reviewed
Mobile Application Tester
NOLTE & LAUTH GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, GermanySep 2013

Responsibilities:

  • Manual testing (black-box, ad hoc, stress, load, performance, regression, alpha, acceptance)
  • Software Release for the IAA presentation of Mercedes Benz
Working Student in Development and Production
Pan Dacom Direkt GmbH
Dreieich, GermanySep 2011 - Mar 2012

Responsibilities:

  • Hardware-oriented programming for glass fiber receivers
  • Production and installation of WDM products
  • Evaluation of a software solution for initializing configuration parameters
  • Development of the SPEEDMUX10G-Config-SW tool

Technologies:

CATMELI2C
Working Student as System Administrator in Customer Service
QGroup GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, GermanyOct 2008 - Apr 2011

Responsibilities:

  • Realisation and maintenance of IT infrastructures
  • Working in customer support hotline

Education

Master of Science in High Integrity Systems
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Frankfurt, GermanyOct 2012 - Mar 2015
GPA: 1.5/5.0 (1.0 is highest)

Major:

Safety and Mission Critical Systems, Statistics, IT Security, Distributed Networks

Key Courses:

Database Management SystemsSafety Critical SystemsSmart Sensors Networks SystemsStatisticsSimulation MethodsReal Time SystemsSoftware ArchitectureIT SecurityTesting MethodsFormal Modeling

Course Projects:

  • Real time airplane landing scheduler
  • Insulin pump simulation
  • Wireless Smart Sensors Network for reading sensors data

Thesis:

"The Electronic Flight Bag for Air Traffic Controllers - a user driven Approach to reliable Information Management"

Company: DFS - Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH in Langen

Adviser: Dipl.-Ing. Udo Gebelein

Examiner: Prof. Dr. Matthias Wagner, Prof. Dr. Justus Klingemann

Grade: 1.3

Prototype development of the web-based Electronic Sector Manual with database connectivity using JavaScript, Node.js, EJS, express.js, istanbul, mocha, AngularJS, jade

Achievements:

  • Certificate for first place in programming day competition between university students
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Frankfurt, GermanyOct 2007 - Mar 2012
GPA: 2.3/5.0 (1.0 is highest)

Major:

Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, IT Security, Distributed Networks

Key Courses:

Assembler ProgrammingProcedural and Object-oriented LanguagesDatabasesNetworkingIT-SecurityProject Management

Course Projects:

  • Communication in computer networks
  • Realisation of a web application with Oracle Apex

Thesis:

"Entwicklung einer Software mit einer graphischen Benutzeroberfläche zur Konfiguration einer Systemkarte für das SPEED-xWDM-System"

Company: Pan Dacom Direkt GmbH in Dreieich

Adviser: Dipl.-Ing. Georg Dürr

Examiner: Prof. Dr. Güsmann, Prof. Dr. Hoffmann

Grade: 1.0

C++, Qt Framework, Standard Libraries

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced