Arvids Blog

Thoughts on programming and more

About Me

Arvid Gerstmann is an entrepreneur, software engineer, manager, and occasional speaker. He is currently looking for challenging new challenges as the Founder of RagnarLab, his digital consulting firm. Furthermore, he is experimenting with technology and starting early-stage software ventures as the CTO of 94 Digital. In addition, he is consulting doxy.me as the Head of Software Architecture. Arvid has previously served as the CTO of Appico.

Holding a degree in electrical engineering, Arvid is a self-taught programmer. He is interested in writing video games, compilers, and other low-level systems and is most fluent in C, C++, Rust, and Go. However, he has professional experience in various technologies (incl. JS, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, and Azure). Arvid loves solving complex problems and strives to help wherever required.

Arvid loves good espresso and is an avid reader. He usually travels nature with his Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper van, preparing for the upcoming hike or climbing the next big mountain with his girlfriend and his adorable Spanish water dog, Charlie. He currently lives in Germany.

You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn or Github.