Notes from the Ground is an independent publication launched in January 2026 by Florian Kraft.
Who am I?
I am a software developer. That’s mostly it. Somehow I found my way into several companies and dealt with some larger projects as well. I currently work as a Staff software engineer at https://contentful.com and work with several team on a daily basis while filling gaps. I worked in other companies before, but that's way to long ago.
I also enjoy cooking, working out and learning natural languages (currently working on my Spanish B1). Technology-wise I come from a PHP background like so many others, but I am now focused for a long time on Ruby and TypeScript, with the current personal focus being Rust.
I can provide some insights into the field of Software Engineering working at the intersection of Engineering Management and implementation - if you have questions, you can send me an email.
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