Hi, my name is

Ally 🐶

I make things work.

I am a dedicated DevOps Engineer, Furry, and Activist with a background in software development, aiming to cooperate with dev teams to ensure operational requirements are met and workflows are automated so that everyone can focus on building cool things.

About Me

I bridge the gap between software development and IT operations.

With my background as Software developer, i understand software lifecycles and operational needs.
I focus on optimizing processes and ensuring smooth operation of IT infrastructure.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Google Cloud
  • AWS
  • Proxmox
  • loki+grafana
  • Nix(OS)
  • Rust
  • Python
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • JenKins

Experience

Referentin IT - ROBIN WOOD
March 2025 - present

I am currently working for ROBIN WOOD, a German NGO that promotes sustainable forestry, environmental protection and social justice.
Through non-violent activism and campaigns we inspire and empower individuals and communities to fight for a fairer, more sustainable world.

My job is to oversee and manage the IT infrastructure as well as providing first to third level support.

Activist - Fridays for Future
2018 - present

I am and was managing infrastructure and developing software for Fridays for Future and a lot of other activist collectives.
This includes Server Administration, Web- and App-Development and giving workshops on topics like digital self-determination and basics of IT Security,
as well as providing support to various entities and doing hardware repairs.

It also includes climbing very high to install solar panels for camps or forest occupations, or setting up radio relay routes to bring internet connectivity to those places. I used to squat forests but nowadays act rather ‘in the background’ due to health issues.

Volunteer/Activist - Chaos Computer Club
2020 - present

I am currently working as a software developer at example org. in San Francisco, CA. I am currently working on a project that will be used to help people find the best way to get around the city.

  • Lead backend developer for a product.
  • Created a frontend design for a product.
Activist/Harmreductionist - TripSit
2020 - 2023
TripSit is an online community advocating for harm reduction and enabling people who use drugs to make informed decisions by providing factual information, as well as lending an open ear to those who need someone to talk to (e.g. during a bad trip) and enabling people to get access to safe consumption utensils.
I did help out with research and support and made significant code contributions to their tooling as well as taking on operational ressponsibilities.

Infra @ camps and forest occupations
OPNSense radio relay links Freifunk Improvisation ad-hoc infrastructure
Infra @ camps and forest occupations
I provide technical infrastructure for activistic communities, camps and squats. That requires a lot of creativity, knowledge and swearing.
TripSit.me
TypeScript Bootstrap System administration
TripSit.me
TripSit is an online community dedicated to promoting harm reduction and safer drug use which i volunteered for in the past.
Chaos Computer Club
Rust Java System administration NixOS Networking (computers) Networking (people)
Chaos Computer Club
I help make events, like the annual Chaos Communication Congress, happen and be accessible for as many creatures as possible. Furthermore, i am also active in a bunch of hackspaces where i do all kinds of shenanigans.

Get in Touch

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I’ll try my best to get back to you!