<p>Welcome to my corner of the web! I’m Marvin Elsen, also known as <spanclass='chinese'lang='zh-TW'>柳博慎</span> (<ahref='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinyin'>pinyin</a>: Liǔ Bó Shèn) in Chinese. I’m a German software developer in my late twenties, currently residing in the vibrant city of <ahref='https://www.duesseldorf.de'>Düsseldorf</a>. I hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, from which I graduated with distinction.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Currently, I work full-time as a backend developer at <ahref='https://company.rtl.com/en/business-units/overview/rtl-deutschland/'>RTL Deutschland</a>, Germany’s leading entertainment company, where I contribute to the development of <ahref='https://plus.rtl.de'>RTL+</a>, Germany’s largest streaming service, using Kotlin and Spring.</p>
<p>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 <spanclass='chinese'lang='zh-TW'>唐傳奇</span> (Tang Chuanqi) and <spanclass='chinese'lang='zh-TW'>聊齋誌異</span> (Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio). In the past, I spent two years living in Taiwan studying Chinese full-time at the prestigious <ahref='https://mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/eng/'><abbrtitle='National Taiwan Normal University'>NTNU</abbr><abbrtitle='Mandarin Training Center'>MTC</abbr></a>, where I achieved the <ahref='https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions'><abbrtitle='Common European Framework of Reference for Languages'>CEFR</abbr> C1 level</a> on the official <ahref='https://tocfl.edu.tw'><abbrtitle='Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language'>TOCFL</abbr> proficiency test</a>. So, <spanclass='chinese'lang='zh-TW'>歡迎隨時用中文跟我交流！</span></p>
<p>To learn more about my skills, visit the <ahref='#skills'>skills section</a>. If you’d like to get in touch, head over to the <ahref='#contact'>contact section</a>. Curious about what I’m working on? Check out my <ahref='https://gitea.marvinelsen.com/marvinelsen/'>projects</a>.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>I’m open to inquiries about collaboration, job opportunities, or general questions. Looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
<p>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:</p>
