Software Engineer
Santino Pircher
Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in industrial automation, fintech platforms, and scalable web applications. Currently building innovative solutions as a business owner.
Professional Experience
Business Owner
2026 - PresentIndependent
Founded and building innovative software solutions. Focused on creating products that solve real-world problems with modern technology stacks. Managing all aspects of product development, from ideation to deployment.
Software Developer
2024 - 2025RAITEC GmbH
Designed and implemented automated testing frameworks for identity and access management (IAM) systems. Developed comprehensive API and end-to-end test suites validating authentication flows, OAuth2/OIDC token handling, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls. Built scalable automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD to ensure secure, high-availability identity services under high concurrent load.
Developer
2023 - 2024Hypo Tirol Bank AG
Worked on core banking systems and customer-facing applications. Ensured regulatory compliance and security standards across all developed solutions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and improve operational efficiency.
Software Engineer
2015 - 2021Duroflex Distribution GmbH & Co. KG
Designed and developed industrial automation software for HVAC control systems. Built embedded systems and IoT solutions for real-time monitoring and control. Created data visualization dashboards for facility management and energy optimization.
About Me
With over a decade of software engineering experience spanning industrial automation, fintech, and entrepreneurship, I bring a unique perspective to solving complex technical challenges.
My journey from building HVAC control systems to developing financial platforms has equipped me with diverse skills in embedded systems, cloud architecture, and high-performance applications.
I focus on creating robust, scalable solutions that combine technical excellence with practical business value. Currently exploring new opportunities in web3 and AI technologies.
Skills & Technologies
Academic Research
Fuel Saving Optimization: A Data-Driven Software Solution
Bachelor Thesis - Department of Computer Science - January 2026
Developed a data-driven software solution that determines the most economical refueling plan for diesel trucks along fixed routes, minimizing fuel costs through strategic refueling decisions.
The algorithm frames the problem as a shortest-path search over a fully connected graph of fuel stations, using best-first traversal with dominance pruning to eliminate suboptimal states. Evaluation on 6,600 routes between major German cities demonstrated consistent cost savings compared to full refill and random strategies.
Key Contributions
- Designed optimal partial refueling algorithm with provable optimality guarantees
- Implemented dominance pruning technique reducing computational overhead
- Evaluated system on 6,600+ real-world routes demonstrating practical feasibility
Supervised by: Asst. Prof. Samuele Tosatto, David Drexel, MSc
Get in Touch
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.