David Däster

David Däster

Expert Application Architect

Software Architecture Microservices Cloud Architecture

Welcome to my professional portfolio. I’m an Expert Application Architect specializing in designing and implementing robust, scalable software solutions. With a strong background in JVM technologies and a passion for clean architecture, I help organizations build systems that stand the test of time.

Residence: Olten (SO), CH
Highly Reachable: Basel, Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Solothurn

At a Glance

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture & software development
  • Specialized in Headless CMS & Composable Commerce (Contentful Certified Professional)
  • Proven success with global platforms (33+ languages, 67% build optimization) on Bossard.com
  • Technical leadership for cross-functional teams up to 12 people

About Me

I bring over a decade of experience in software development and architecture. My approach combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of business needs, ensuring that the solutions I design not only work flawlessly but also deliver real value. Throughout my career, I've led teams in designing and implementing complex systems, mentored developers, and collaborated with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Specializations

Headless CMS & Composable Commerce Architectures
Enterprise Migrations (On-Prem → Cloud)
Multi-Language Platforms (33+ languages successfully implemented)
High-Performance Web Applications (SSG/SSR Hybrid Architectures)

Tech Stack

Contentful
Contentful
TypeScript
TypeScript
GraphQL
GraphQL
Astro
Astro
OpenJDK
Java
Kotlin
Kotlin
Spring Boot
Spring Boot
Docker
Docker
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
🌐 Azure
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MongoDB

Language Skills

German

Native Language

English

Fluent (CEFR: C1)

French

Basic Knowledge (GER: A2)

Recent Certificates

Architecture Leadership

Led the architectural design of enterprise-scale applications, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.

Technical Excellence

Implemented best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment automation to ensure reliable software delivery.