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Dr. Thomas Rometsch

Let's make sense of it — and make it work

I'm a freelance software developer with a background in theoretical physics and numerical simulations. I specialize in building data-intensive systems with clean architectures providing robust and simple solution to complex problems. Whether it's updating an existing system or building a new one from scratch, I'm passionate about finding the solutions that solve your challenges.

Contact me now at thomas@rometsch.dev and we start to understand and master your challenge together.


Services

I help organizations and researchers bring their ideas to life with robust, maintainable software solutions.

Here's what I can do for you:

  • Custom web applications and APIs
  • Data wrangling and ETL pipelines
  • Dashboards and data visualizations
  • Understanding, documenting, and modernizing existing systems
  • Cloud integration and automation
  • Technical consulting and system architecture

Skills

Languages
  • C, C++, Python, Node.js, Bash
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • MPI, OpenMP, Numerical Methods
DevOps & Infrastructure
  • AWS, Docker, Linux
  • Network & Storage Systems
Data & AI
  • Structured data extraction
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Big data analysis & visualization

Experience

Freelance Software Developer

Self-employed

I build smart, reliable software that solves complex problems — from high-performance scientific simulations to AI-powered data extraction tools. Whether you're decoding regulatory filings or digging for insights in messy datasets, I bring structure, clarity, and functionality to your workflows.

2024 – Present

Tango Teacher & Event Organizer

Rometsch & Rometsch GbR

Together with my wife, I teach Argentine Tango, perform in a professional dance ensemble, and organize cultural events in Tübingen and surrounding regions.

2018 – Present

Education

University of Tübingen

PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics

Dissertation on on the interaction of young planetary systems with their birth environment, developing multi-physics simulations to understand the origin of planets.

2018 – 2022