Hi, my name is

Ing. Johanna Rührig

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

I’m a hands-on senior SRE who leads by example and thrives on building reliable systems. I enjoy experimenting in my homelab, exploring new technologies, and sharing knowledge to help teams grow.

About Me

I am passionate about leading by example and fostering a culture of reliability and collaboration. My enthusiasm for SRE and operations extends beyond work. I run my own homelab to experiment with new technologies and continuously improve my skills. I believe in hands-on learning, sharing knowledge, and building resilient systems that empower teams and organizations. Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • K8s
  • Helm
  • Docker
  • Argo CD
  • Jenkins
  • Dynatrace
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Apigee
  • Akamai

Experience

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Allianz Technology
Sep 2021 - present
I am currently working as a site reliability engineer at Allianz Technology. I am focused on improving the resilience of sales operations.
Full-Stack-Developer - Cloudflight
2019-2020
I worked as a full-stack developer at Cloudflight, delivering tailored solutions for clients such as Deutsche Bahn, Porsche, and u-space.

Education

2023 - Present
Psychology
FernUniversität Hagen
Since psychology has always piqued my interest, I gave in to my curiosity and started studying. Whenever time allows, I am completing the basics of neurology and concepts of psychology.
2015 - 2016
Information Technology
TU Vienna

During my studies at TU Vienna, I completed several lectures including:

  • Data Science
  • Logic and Computation
  • Software Engineering
  • Project Management

This was sponsored by ÖZBF (Austrian Center for Gifted Talents Education and Research).

2013 - 2019
Federal Higher Technical Institute (Software Engineering & Economics)
htl donaustadt

After successfully completing the Federal Higher Technical Institute and after applying relevant engineering tasks for several years, I was granted the engineer’s degree.

During my studies, I participated in and won several coding contests, hackathons, and IBM Master the Mainframe events.

My final diploma thesis focused on a fully automated all-in-one DevOps suite, fully configured and ready-to-go, which could be deployed using just one singular Dockerfile.

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!