Timo F.

DevOps for AEC: CI/CD, Ansible, Docker/K8s/Openshift | BIM/Digital Twin Integration | Python Automation | Windows & Linux | ETH Zürich MSc Integrated Building Systems (2025–27)

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

I connect BIM/Digital Twins with production-grade DevOps. My niche is turning messy building data and siloed tools into secure, automated systems that teams can deploy, scale, and trust. What I do: Build CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub), infrastructure as code with Ansible, and containerized apps on Docker/Kubernetes. Automate data flows in Python for BIM/Digital Twin platforms and FM/OT systems. Harden Windows & Linux, monitor with Splunk/ELK, and document so ops stays simple. Problems I solve: Manual, error-prone BIM/data workflows → repeatable, versioned pipelines. Fragile on-prem setups → containerized, resilient environments. Security gaps between IT/OT → DevSecOps baselines and monitoring. Tool chaos (Revit/Dynamo, Rhino/Grasshopper, etc.) → integrations that ship. Why me: Cross-functional: I speak AEC, IT, and operations—and ship working systems. Track record across labs and industry (digital twins, sysadmin, automation). Clear communication: from documentation to public speaking, I keep teams aligned. Keywords: BIM, Digital Twin, DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, GitLab/GitHub, Windows, Linux, Sysadmin, Revit/Dynamo, Rhino/Grasshopper, Splunk, ELK. Now: MSc Integrated Building Systems candidate at ETH Zürich (2025–27).

Experience

  • Application Developer, Master@IBM at IBM
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Hilfsassistent at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Co-led a mixed Windows/Linux lab; owned uptime, security baseline, and imaging throughput. Rolled out Ansible + GPO for fleet config; standardized builds via FOG; containerized services with Docker (HA). Built lightweight internal tools (PHP/HTML/CSS) and CI/CD to ship changes faster. Trained students/staff; documented SOPs so handovers stick. Tech/Keywords: Ansible, GitLab/GitHub CI/CD, Docker, HA, Proxmox, Windows Server, Linux, FOG, PHP/HTML/CSS. KPIs to report: Lab uptime from sub 80% to 99%+, pipeline success 100%, image time per device from 45min to around 15min.

  • Siemens (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Technical Student
      Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs

      Administered and supported LifeCycleTwin for internal/external stakeholders; handled license & product management. Built Python automation to streamline BIM/DT workflows; produced enablement content and talks (public speaking/storytelling). Worked across Revit + Dynamo, Desigo CC and related BMS stacks to connect models, data and operations. Keywords: BIM, Digital Twin, Python Automation, Revit/Dynamo, BMS (Desigo CC), Stakeholder Enablement.

    • Technical Intern
      Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 4 mos

      Entry role supporting BIM/DT activities and troubleshooting across teams as well as setup of environments and demos on the LifeCycleTwin.

  • Freelance Sound & Light Engineer at industrie45
    Feb 2017 - Feb 2024 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Engineered audio/lighting for live events; coordinated load-in/out and safety checks. Standardized show files and cabling to reduce setup issues as well as event management, coordination and lead.

  • IT Consultant at Self-employed
    May 2018 - Sep 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Client troubleshooting, network and system administration; ad-hoc sysadmin support for small teams.