I am Sascha Scherhak, a full-stack web and software developer with more than 25 years of experience. My focus: robust web development with PHP and JavaScript – based on frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, Angular and Ionic. This includes clean architectures, clear structures and an efficient flow between backend and frontend.
I also develop mobile applications for iOS and Android – natively with Swift, Kotlin and Java or hybrid with modern web technologies. All of this is complemented by well-thought-out deployment pipelines, containerized environments using Docker, and a stable DevOps workflow.
In my career I have worked, among other roles, as lead developer and Head of Development at companies such as Pferdewetten.de and Leasingmarkt.de. There I was responsible for technical concepts, architecture decisions and the ongoing development of core platforms – including team leadership and code reviews across projects.
After the Covid period I deliberately decided to move back into a more hands-on role as a full-stack web developer – with a focus on pragmatic solutions, clean codebases and sustainable systems. Today I put that into practice at Hausheld AG, where I maintain existing systems and design and develop new applications.
You can find more details on my background on LinkedIn and Xing.
Since 2014 I have also been working as a certified IT expert (BISW), specializing in the evaluation of web and software projects. In this capacity I support the creation of technical reports, quality analyses and the clarification of complex technical issues – up to and including dispute resolution in challenging project constellations.
Technologies I actively use and that have proven themselves in everyday projects – with PHP as my primary language for backend and API development.
Solid backends, services and interfaces – with a focus on clarity and stability.
From classic applications to single-page apps with modern toolchains.
Hybrid and native approaches for iOS and Android – integrated into existing backends.
Deployment strategies that work reproducibly – without magic.
Reliable data storage, caching & monitoring – tailored to each application.
Readable code, clear structures, good tests – supported by AI.
Uplinkr is a native Laravel package for simple monitoring of websites, APIs and endpoints. No external services, no separate infrastructure – fully file-based, transparent and integrated directly into the existing application.
For me, AI is not a replacement for development but an amplifier. I use different AI tools to iterate faster, find better structures and make sure documentation does not become an afterthought.
Less time on boilerplate, more time on domain logic, edge cases and stability.
Clearer tickets, structured changelogs and transparent decisions.