drei · ta · ge · bart
[ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌtaːɡəˌbaːɐ̯t]
Noun (m.) | German
A popular German term describing a stylish grooming state where facial hair is left unshaven for approximately three days, striking the perfect balance between rugged masculinity and casual elegance. Tales tell of a fabulous, mystical, and highly enthusiastic software engineer of the same name, who develops full-stack solutions with unparalleled passion.
About
Hi, I'm Stefan
For people who may not know me
(But some people call me Fred. Why? I'm afraid that's a top-secret story I can't tell you yet.)
My name is Stefan Büchold, and I've been fascinated by digital worlds since I was very young. Today, I'm a passionate Software Engineer who loves building digital products. I'm constantly learning, but I also enjoy the high art of doing absolutely nothing at all sometimes. Balance is key.
I am a person driven by music. My playlist is... let's call it "diverse." It ranges from the chill vibes of Reggae to the energy of Death Metal and the honest sound of Brass music. It's a wild mix, but it perfectly describes my enthusiasm for different perspectives.
I've also added a new sound to my life: I'm currently learning Swedish. To be honest, I have no idea why I started, but I think I just fell in love with the country and the melody of the language. Hejsan!
When I'm not coding — and if my better half allows me some quality time with my computer — it's usually because I've fallen into yet another "rabbit hole." I have a habit of starting my 100th side project just because a new topic caught my eye. I'm a learner by heart and a developer by passion. But I don't just keep that knowledge to myself: I truly love sharing what I learn. As an teacher, I'm dedicated to mentoring others and helping them grow in the world of IT.
Things I like and care about:
- Listening to and playing music
- Teaching and sharing tech knowledge
- The Philadelphia Eagles (Go Birds!)
- A cold Störtebeker New England IPA
- Learning Swedish (just because!)
- Good food and great company
With any luck, my journey (and my 100 projects) helps you on yours. Be good to yourself!
FAQs
One question after another
You've got questions? I've got coffee, at least 42 open browser tabs and maybe some answers. If your question isn't here, it's probably still stuck in a rabbit hole.
Still confused? Don't worry, even my compiler sometimes is. Just drop me a line and we'll figure it out together!
Contact
Drop me a line...
Whether you have a new "rabbit hole" for me to explore, want to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles (Go Birds! 🦅), or finally want to try and find out why everyone calls me Fred — I'm all ears. Just send a message and let's connect!