Software is
Craftsmanship.

Good software isn't made on an assembly line. It needs experience, care and the ambition to do things right, not just fast.

Hi, I'm Tobi.

I've been a freelance software developer since 2015. No degree, no formal training: just learning by doing and the drive to truly understand things. My focus is on custom web applications that digitize business processes and grow with the company.

Working out of Munich, I collaborate with agencies and directly with companies on a project basis. What drives me: sustainable architecture that's still maintainable years down the line. Code you can rely on. And the conviction that good software is always a dialogue between technology and business.

Over 50 projects later, I know that the best results come from understanding not just the requirement, but the problem behind it.

Tobias Holst
Career

Self-employed for over 10 years

2015

Starting out on my own

First projects as a freelancer for a web design agency in Freising. Learning by doing. Proof that my own path was the right one.

2017

Munich agency with renowned clients

Collaboration with an established agency in Munich. Nationwide projects, renowned clients and the standard that has stayed with me to this day.

2017

LAY7 cloud

Development of my own managed cloud platform for hosting and operating web applications: from infrastructure to automation.

2021

Agency partner from Krefeld

Additional collaboration with an agency from Krefeld on a long-term client project. Deep involvement instead of superficial support.

2026

Today: 50+ projects later

Collaboration with agencies and realization of my own client projects. Focus on demanding custom software with sustainable architecture.

Technologies

My tech stack

Proven technologies I use every day. Focused, not arbitrary.

Backend
  • PHP / Laravel
  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Queue & Job Processing
  • Laravel Livewire
Frontend
  • Vue.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Inertia.js
  • TypeScript
Infrastructure
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • AWS
Databases
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL / MariaDB
  • Redis
  • Elasticsearch
Approach

How I work

Quality over quantity

I deliberately take on only a limited number of projects at a time. That way I can give each the attention it deserves and deliver code that stays maintainable in the long run.

Transparent communication

No black box. Regular updates, honest assessments and clear timelines. If something isn't working, I say so before it becomes a problem.

Long-term thinking

I put every architectural decision to the test: will this still hold up in the future? Software is an investment, and I build it to retain its value.

Next step

Let's start a conversation.

Whether a concrete project or just a first idea: I look forward to hearing from you.

Get in touch mail@tobiasholst.com