Michael Kopp | Java Developer

About Me

I am a Java Developer with a strong background in physics, transitioning my analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to software development. My experience in modeling complex systems and working in interdisciplinary teams has equipped me with a unique perspective on software engineering challenges.

Currently enhancing my technical skills through intensive Java Backend training at Digital Career Institute, I bring a scientific approach to coding and a passion for creating efficient, maintainable solutions.

Technical Skills

Backend Development

Java
Spring & Spring Boot
REST APIs
Hibernate
Microservices
Spring Security

Testing & Tools

JUnit
Mockito
Docker
Maven
Git & GitHub
IntelliJ IDEA

Databases

MySQL
PostgreSQL

Additional Skills

Matlab
Linux (Ubuntu)
WSL
Agile/Scrum
Jira

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Adaptability
Flexibility
Analytical Thinking

Professional Experience

Research Associate - High-Performance Lasers

ETH Zürich - Institute for Quantum Electronics

March 2015 - March 2016

Modeled laser systems using Matlab
Planned, constructed, and conducted laboratory experiments to characterize laser systems and optical semiconductor components
Collaborated in interdisciplinary teams to optimize experimental procedures

Development Engineer

burster präzisionsmesstechnik gmbh & co kg

June 2013 - December 2014

Developed software solutions for the final testing of force sensors and cable measurement using C#/VB .NET in Visual Studio
Implemented and controlled measurement processes and interfaced with measurement devices via PC interfaces (RS-232, USB)
Collaborated closely with customers and interdisciplinary teams from mechanical engineering, automotive, medical technology, and electrical engineering sectors

Education

Java Back-end / Spring Boot – Full-time Training

Digital Career Institute

June 2024 - June 2025

Java, Spring Boot
REST APIs & Microservices
Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Git/GitHub for version control
Maven as Build Tool
Testing with JUnit & Mockito
IntelliJ IDEA/VS Code as Editor
Basic Front-end

Master of Science in Physics

ETH Zürich

September 2010 - May 2012

Solid State Physics
Semiconductor Electronics
Optics
Matlab

Bachelor of Science in Physics

ETH Zürich

September 2007 - November 2011

C/C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
Numerical Implementation of Algorithms in Matlab
Analog and Digital Electronics, SPICE Simulation

Projects

Full Stack Library Management App

A comprehensive library management system with a secure Spring Boot backend and React frontend. Features include book browsing, checkout management, and user authentication with Okta.

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Moments Event Platform

A secure and scalable event management platform. Features include event creation, user registration, and ticket purchasing.

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Contact Me

Interested in discussing potential opportunities? Feel free to reach out!

MichaelJGKopp@gmail.com

github.com/MichaelJGKopp

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