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Alexander Schamne

Alexander Schamne

Expert Software Engineer (Fullstack) / DevOps

Breitenrainplatz 40, Bern, Schweiz, CH, 3014
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German, Swiss German, Russian, English, Spanish

Background


About

About

With over 18 years of experience as a Fullstack Developer and DevOps Engineer, Alexander has worked across industries such as real estate, education, startups, and enterprises. Currently CTO and Co-Founder of Apiable, leading technical teams and implementing AWS-based solutions. Skilled in React, NodeJS, Java, AWS, CI/CD, and lean development practices.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • CTO & Co-FounderApiable Oy

    Feb, 2021 - Present

    Led technical architecture and team for a developer portal-as-a-service product.

    • AWS architecture

    • CI/CD

    • Team leadership

    • Technical customer contact

  • Expert Software EngineerSchaltstelle GmbH

    Feb, 2017 - Present

    Product development and freelance software engineering as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Software & Mindfulness Engineerleantrace GmbH

    Jun, 2016 - Apr, 20214 years 10 months

    Led mindfulness-oriented tech initiatives, yoga and meditation instructor.

  • Expert DevOps/Software Engineer, AgentSelly AG

    Jun, 2019 - Jun, 20201 year

    Worked with React, NodeJS, MongoDB, and Heroku as DevOps and Software Engineer.

  • Senior DevOps/Software Engineer, PostFinance AG

    Apr, 2017 - Sep, 20192 years 5 months

    Implemented backend and DevOps solutions with Java, Spring Boot, GoLang, Angular, React.

  • Senior Software Engineer, Iterativ GmbH

    Jun, 2016 - Feb, 20178 months

    Developed educational software using Django, AngularJS/Angular, and Postgres.

  • Product Manager | Team Lead, Swisscom

    Feb, 2015 - May, 20161 year 3 months

    Managed API products, led a team of 7 engineers.

  • Software Engineer | Scrum Master, Swisscom

    Oct, 2007 - Feb, 20157 years 4 months

    Platform ownership and development, Scrum Master, mobile and messaging API solutions.

  • Software Engineer | Master Thesis, RTL Group

    Jan, 2007 - Sep, 20078 months

    Developed Java-based video sharing platform for journalists.

Projects Experience

Projects Experience

  • Apiable Developer Portal SaaS

    Feb, 2020 - Apr, 20255 years 2 months

    A white-labeled SaaS for managing interactive API developer portals. Offers fully integrated documentation, analytics, onboarding, and security layers out of the box.

    • Developed using React, Tailwind, NodeJS, Spring Boot, and MongoDB

    • Integrated OpenAPI rendering, OAuth2 flows, usage analytics, and AWS deployment pipelines

    • Experimented with Python-based LLM tools for auto-documentation and content enrichment

    • Supports multi-tenant setups with customized branding and access control

  • Apiable Developer Dashboard SaaS

    Feb, 2020 - Apr, 20255 years 2 months

    Admin dashboard for managing APIs, access keys, users, and developer-facing portal settings. Key interface for DevOps and business users.

    • Built with React, Tailwind, and NodeJS

    • Offers fine-grained analytics, customizable access management, and plug-and-play integrations

    • Connected to API gateway layers via CDK, supports GitOps workflows

  • Schaltapp

    Jan, 2024 - Apr, 20251 year 3 months

    Modern booking, invoicing, and accounting tool for service companies with a strong UX-first approach.

    • Developed in Next.js with PostgreSQL and AWS infrastructure

    • Includes multi-language support and flexible booking logic

    • Integrates custom PDF exports, invoicing flows and team dashboards

  • Internal Tools @ PostFinance

    Apr, 2017 - Sep, 20192 years 5 months

    Suite of internal tools used for monitoring, dynamic configuration, and orchestration of microservices in a banking environment.

    • Built using Angular, TypeScript, GoLang and shell scripting

    • Designed secure admin interfaces and real-time config management

    • Collaborated across DevOps and InfoSec teams

  • agentselly.ch

    Jun, 2019 - Jun, 20201 year

    Digital real estate platform streamlining the process of buying and selling properties with minimal agent interaction.

    • Frontend built in React with backend on NodeJS and MongoDB

    • Hosted on Heroku with full CI/CD pipeline

    • Implemented search filters, contact flows, and automated valuation logic

  • helloclass.ch

    Jun, 2016 - Feb, 20178 months

    Educational SaaS enabling teachers to manage classes, assignments, and scheduling in a user-friendly environment.

    • Used Django, Angular, and PostgreSQL

    • Integrated homework and student communication tools

    • UX and design tailored specifically for K-12 education in Switzerland

  • stayhome.ch

    Mar, 2020 - Jun, 20203 months

    COVID-19 community initiative to help citizens find local delivery options and support local businesses.

    • Built with Django, Angular, and React on PostgreSQL

    • Rapid MVP launched during lockdown

    • Partnered with local shops and municipalities

  • spomix.ch

    Jun, 2016 - Apr, 20214 years 10 months

    Web platform for sport trainers and clients to manage sessions, bookings, and communication.

    • Developed with Play Framework, Java, Scala, AngularJS, and PostgreSQL

    • Supports recurring events, mobile views, and payment processing

    • Used by independent coaches and small gyms across Switzerland

Skills

Skills

  • Programming Languages

    Java

    Kotlin

    GoLang

    Python

    Scala

    JavaScript

    TypeScript

  • Frameworks & Libraries

    Spring Boot

    React

    Angular

    NodeJS

    Django

    Play Framework

  • DevOps & Tools

    CI/CD

    GitHub Actions

    GitLab Pipelines

    AWS

    CDK

    Apigee Gateway

    Amazon Gateway

    Kong Gateway

  • Databases

    Postgres

    MongoDB

    Oracle-DB

  • Cloud Platforms

    Amazon AWS

    Microsoft Azure

    Google Cloud

  • Soft Skills

    Team leadership

    Mindfulness

    Scrum

    Communication

Education

Education

  • Computer Science, Master of Science, University of Applied Sciences FH (Braunschweig, Germany)

    Jun, 2003 - Jun, 2007

Certificates

Certificates

  • Certified Java Developer, Sun Microsystems

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  • Certified Scala Developer, Coursera (Martin Odersky)

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  • Certified Software Architect, iSAQB (Gernot Starke)

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  • Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance

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  • Certified Yoga & Meditation Coach, Switzerland (260h training)

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