Marvin Elsen

About

Welcome to my personal Gitea instance! I'm Marvin Elsen, also known as 柳博慎 (pinyin: Liǔ Bó Shèn) in Chinese. I'm a German software developer in my late twenties, currently residing in the vibrant city of Düsseldorf. I hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, from which I graduated with distinction.

I'm driven by the excitement of solving complex puzzles in software development, fueled by a lifelong passion for programming. My curiosity for understanding how things work beneath the surface leads me to constantly tinker and explore. As a quick learner, I eagerly embrace new technologies, finding great satisfaction in crafting elegant and sophisticated solutions to challenging problems.

Currently, I work full-time as a backend developer at RTL Deutschland, Germany's leading entertainment company, where I contribute to the development of RTL+, Germany's largest streaming service, using Kotlin and Spring.

Outside of work, my greatest passion is studying the Chinese language and immersing myself in Chinese culture and history. I also enjoy reading Chinese literature, particularly classics like 唐傳奇 (Tang Chuanqi) and 聊齋誌異 (Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio). In the past, I spent two years living in Taiwan studying Chinese full-time at the prestigious NTNU MTC, where I achieved the CEFR C1 level on the official TOCFL proficiency test. So, 歡迎隨時用中文跟我交流！

Contact

Below, you'll find the best ways to get in touch with me. My pronouns are he/him/his. I'm fluent in English, Standard Chinese, and German, so feel free to reach out in any of these languages. My preferred method of contact is email.

I'm open to inquiries about collaboration, job opportunities, or general questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Email: git@marvinelsen.com
LinkedIn: marvinelsen

Skills

The following list showcases the skills and technologies I'm well-versed in, have substantial experience with, and confidently apply in my work. These are presented in no particular order, reflecting my diverse expertise across multiple domains:

Computer Languages

Core Technologies

Tools

DevOps

Operating Systems

Natural Languages

German (native)
English (fluent)
Standard Chinese (CEFR C1)