Hey, I'm Thomas. I automate and innovate so your teams can ship what matters.
I build and run Kubernetes-based cloud platforms that developers actually enjoy using. I work with companies that want to do good, and my goal never changes: ship top quality, have fun doing it, and build something that matters.
Platform engineering is my main focus
I help organisations build cloud platforms that are reliable, secure and easy for developers to use, and I lead the teams that run them.
Cloud Platform Engineering
Design, build and operate Kubernetes-based platforms. Paved roads and self-service so product teams can ship without waiting on tickets.
Cloud Consulting & Automation
AWS is home. I replace manual steps with automation, from infrastructure to deployments, so environments stay repeatable and costs stay under control.
Observability & Reliability
Metrics, dashboards and alerts that answer real questions. I love analysing metrics and turning them into decisions that make systems more reliable.
Automate. Innovate. Connect.
For a long time I believed that what you don't automate matters more than what you do.
AI changed that.
- Automate everything. Repetitive work belongs to machines.
- Build software factories. Standardised paths from idea to production.
- Build a central AI system. One governed platform instead of scattered tools.
- Move AI off local machines. Run it centrally with company-wide auditability.
Remove the toil
Teams should spend their time on the product, not on manual steps. I automate deployments, infrastructure and everything in between.
Always one step further
I look for solutions that last, not quick fixes. I question the status quo and introduce new tools when they create real value.
Multicultural by choice
Years as a digital nomad taught me to communicate confidently across time zones, cultures and hierarchy levels. I work a lot with Indian teams, and I love multicultural teams.
Community builder
When I lived in Düsseldorf, I organised several meetups, including Google Cloud, AWS and Kubernetes. I love connecting people, teaching, and learning from others.
I love AI, and I love working on myself
I use AI every day, as a tool that helps me build faster and think more clearly. For years I've set private OKRs to keep growing and to get the most out of life.
git / living
My life, version-controlled
I keep a Git repository called living. In it I use AI to manage my OKRs and my code of ethics, the principles I work and live by.
Long-term trust matters to me. When I commit to a team, I'm all in.
I love working with companies that want to move faster and keep removing what slows them down.
Fun is what makes teams ship value. Great work happens when people enjoy doing it.
I build because I love building
My main focus is platform engineering. My small startup keeps me close to the daily problems developers face, because I build, ship and run it myself.
Report card software for primary schools
Multiple primary schools all over NRW use my school software. It helps teachers write report cards and organise their school year.
Running my own product end to end, from feature request to production, shows me what developers really need from a platform. That makes me a better platform engineer for my clients.
For teachers
- Report cards with flexible templates: grades, text and grid formats
- Class and student management with Schild import
- Timetable planning with room and teacher availability
- Grade overviews and progress across semesters
Under the hood
- Runs on Kubernetes on German servers. No US cloud services.
- Mandatory MFA, CrowdSec threat detection, strict security headers
- Audit logging, versioned changes and automated backups
- The data belongs to the school
What people I work with say
For me, Thomas is one of the best colleagues ever. Personally and professionally, he is an absolute stroke of luck!
Technical expertise and quality "What really sets him apart is his uncompromising pursuit of quality and his constant drive to create real value for the organisation."
Leadership "Thomas is a true leader. With his inspiring manner, he gets people excited about a shared vision and implements it consistently and with a lot of empathy."
Bridge builder "He builds bridges, creates real collaboration and becomes a driving force for the entire organisation."
Ownership and error culture "Mistakes are not hidden. They are addressed proactively and openly and used as a chance to grow. This creates real trust."
Excerpts translated from the original German reference. The full letter is available on request.
Beyond the terminal: world traveller, surf addict and cloud-native tech nerd. If I don't reply right away, I'm probably somewhere in Spain catching waves. I'll get back to you soon.
Let's build something that matters
I'm looking for teams that see AI as a tool like any other technology, with a clear strategy and a focus on shipping customer value.
info@thomas-peitz.deIf AI is your strategy, please don't contact me. We won't be a good match.