Personal Traits

My Strengths

I’m a total tech enthusiast and love complex challenges. I find tricky problems that require creative and well-thought-out solutions particularly exciting. Technologies I encounter in everyday life fascinate me – I analyze them, try to understand them, and enjoy recreating them. Additionally, I place great value on clean and efficient software solutions. It’s not about reinventing the wheel, but thinking economically and strategically combining suitable technologies with my comprehensive knowledge.

What Sets Me Apart?

As Steve Jobs once said:

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

Programming is my passion. For me, it means far more than just work – it’s a constant challenge that fascinates me. Every new project offers the opportunity to engage with different topics and technologies, find new solutions, and continuously develop myself.

Key Milestones

My First Computer

At 15 years old, I had the opportunity to get a computer for the first time. It was a discontinued model from a bank that I received as a gift – an already old and abandoned machine with poor hardware specifications.
While setting up the PC, I immediately noticed a start menu that appeared after inserting a CD. I wanted to create something like that myself and searched for ways to make it happen – the foundation for my entry into the world of programming.

Small Tools

First steps with C#, PHP, JavaScript, and HTML to develop my own applications.
Recreation of applications like URL shortener, custom CMS, and a browser replica.
Development of a plugin for Minecraft as an entry into game programming.
Deepening knowledge through continuous experimentation and optimization.

First Successes with “Real” Projects

Gained practical experience through part-time work at Sturmfabrik.
Independently developed a website for the Youth City Council as a member.
Completed first professional backend projects for companies like Paisen Anhänger.
Focus on WordPress and WooCommerce projects to expand web competencies.

Start of My Apprenticeship

Completed internships in software development, automotive mechatronics, and electrical engineering.
Early decision for IT due to great enthusiasm for programming.
Started apprenticeship at SSI Schäfer IT Solutions with focus on SAP development.
Deepened backend technologies and completed first projects in a corporate environment.

Apprenticeship Completed & Hired

Successfully completed apprenticeship as software developer at SSI Schäfer.
Direct hire and permanent employment for further specialization in SAP for customer projects and standard development.
Focus on EWM, MFS, and Web Dynpro for optimization of warehouse logistics systems.
Started with first independent software solutions for internal and external projects.

Founded My Own Business

Started self-employment with focus on individual software and web development.
Specialization in digital business processes, automation, and solutions.
Built a client network and successfully completed first projects.
Established high quality standards for sustainable software solutions by building a tech stack based on years of practical experience.

SWAN GmbH

Transition to SWAN GmbH as part of the integration with the SSI Schäfer Group.
Focus on frontend technologies like SAP UI5, Fiori, and backend processes with ABAP and ABAP RAP (SAP Cloud / SAP BTP).
Introduction of modern technologies like TypeScript, eslint, and automated tests to simplify development and ensure quality standards.
Development of plugins and extensions to reduce development costs and increase efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence

With the release of ChatGPT, deepened knowledge in AI technologies for optimizing business processes.
Successfully automated first projects through AI-powered solutions like ChatGPT, using the OpenAI API.
In-depth topics like prompt engineering to avoid high AI usage costs and improve the quality of results.
Continuous research of new AI standards, alternatives, and possibilities to always offer the best possible solutions.

Product Development & Training

Started product development at SWAN GmbH for innovative software solutions.
Implementation of a first product successfully deployed at customer sites.
Successfully obtained trainer certification for developing new talent.
Mentoring and professional guidance of apprentices.
Conducting internal training sessions for employees.

Resume

Personal Information

Name	Mario Kernich
Date of Birth	September 20, 1997
Phone	+49 1511 0573779
Email	[email protected]

Professional Experience

2021 – Present	SWAN GmbH Consulting, conceptualization, and implementation of SAPUI5 solutions based on JavaScript and TypeScript Interface development based on ABAP (ODataV2) and ABAP RAP (ODataV2 and ODataV4) Standard development: Identifying and implementing needs for internal tools and standard libraries Product development: Implementation and Product Owner Mentoring apprentices (with trainer certification) and new team members, conducting training sessions Innovation & Research: Introduction of new technologies (e.g., SAP BTP) and quality standards Administration: Server management for internal and public purposes with various networks (Debian), GitHub
2020 – Present	Small business for individual software development
2020 – 2021	SSI Schäfer IT Solutions GmbH WebDynpro SAPUI5 ABAP SAP EWM SAP MFS SAP ERP
2019 – 2020	SSI Schäfer Noell GmbH WebDynpro ABAP SAP EWM SAP MFS SAP ERP

Education

2016 – 2019	Klara Oppenheimer School Würzburg IT Specialist in Application Development (SAP) ABAP Web Dynpro SAPUI5 SAP EWM SAP ERP SAP MFS Rotation through all departments: Standard Development, Implementation, Service, QA, and IT

Skills & Interests

Languages	English (conversational)
Hobbies / Interests	DJing (Electronic Dance Music, Hip-Hop, Rap) Traveling

Hello, I’m Mario