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cwillam/README.md

Hi, I'm Christoph πŸ‘‹

Software Developer Trainee (FIAE) @ Bamberg, Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ

DevSecOps | Cloud Infrastructure | AI Security

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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» About Me

I'm a final-year FIAE apprentice specializing in Cloud-Native Infrastructure and AI Security.

While most graduates focus on traditional application development, I'm building the secure, scalable platforms that power modern AI systems. My goal: Junior DevSecOps Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and AI security.

Currently: Building foundations in Linux, Networking & Security | ISCΒ² CC Certification in progress


πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack

Current: Python Linux Bash Git SQL

Learning: AWS Docker Kubernetes Terraform


πŸ—ΊοΈ 12-Month DevSecOps Journey

Quarter Focus Key Milestone Status
Q1 '26 Foundations Linux, Networking, ISCΒ² CC Cert πŸ”„ Month 2/3
Q2 '26 Cloud & Backend AWS, Terraform, FastAPI πŸ“… Planned
Q3 '26 Containers & Security Docker, Kubernetes, OWASP πŸ“… Planned
Q4 '26 Production Systems AI Security, CI/CD, Monitoring πŸ“… Planned

πŸ“‚ Projects

🟒 ap1-tracker

Offline-first exam prep app for FIAE

  • Tech: HTML5, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS
  • Features: Progress tracking, responsive design, LocalStorage persistence
  • Status: Production (Maintenance Mode)

πŸ”΅ Linux Security Baseline (Q1 2026)

Automated Ubuntu server hardening toolkit

  • Tech: Bash scripting, UFW, fail2ban, SSH
  • Focus: Security automation, intrusion prevention, compliance checks
  • Status: Repo launching Q1 2026

🟑 Secure AI Gateway (Q4 2026 - Q1 2027)

Production API Gateway for LLM applications

  • Focus: AI security layer, Kubernetes deployment, Infrastructure as Code
  • Planned Stack: Python, FastAPI, AWS, Terraform
  • Status: Design phase (launch Q4 2026)

πŸŽ“ Certifications & Learning

In Progress:

  • πŸ”„ ISCΒ² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – Target: April 2026
  • πŸ”„ openHPI: Internetworking – Hasso-Plattner-Institut (German)

Planned 2026:

  • πŸ“… Python Programming MOOC – University of Helsinki
  • πŸ“… AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
  • πŸ“… DevOps with Kubernetes – University of Helsinki
  • πŸ“… OWASP Top 10 Certification

πŸ’‘ My Differentiator

Most FIAE graduates:

  • Build traditional CRUD applications
  • Focus on single language/framework
  • Limited cloud or security exposure

My approach:

  • ☁️ Cloud-Native Infrastructure – Building platforms, not just apps
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Security-First Design – DevSecOps mindset from day one
  • πŸ€– AI Infrastructure Focus – Hosting & securing AI systems
  • πŸš€ Production Mindset – Deployed, monitored, maintained

Why this matters: Positioning for high-demand roles that require human expertise AI tools can't replace.


🎯 Current Focus (February 2026)

This Month:

  • πŸ”„ ISCΒ² Cybersecurity certification prep (Domains 3-4)
  • πŸ”„ Linux command line mastery (OverTheWire: Bandit)
  • πŸ”„ Networking fundamentals (openHPI: TCP/IP, Subnetting)

Next Quarter (Q2 2026):

  • 🎯 Python backend development (Helsinki MOOC)
  • 🎯 AWS fundamentals & cloud architecture
  • 🎯 First Terraform infrastructure deployment

🌱 Learning Philosophy

"Build in Public, Learn by Doing"

My commitment:

  • πŸ“ Every course results in a GitHub project
  • 🎯 Theory + Practice = Real understanding
  • πŸ”„ Ship first, iterate later
  • 🌐 Document for others to learn from

No tutorial hell. Only practical, demonstrable work.


πŸ“« Let's Connect

I'm open to discussing DevOps, cloud architecture, security practices, or collaborating on projects.

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"Building the infrastructure that powers AI." πŸš€

Last updated: February 2026

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