Mark Knotzer
Software Engineer
Building elegant solutions through clean, efficient code
About Me
Currently Interested In
Always open for new projects
Let's collaborate on something amazing
Special Field
Indoor Navigation
Experienced in developing indoor navigation, mapping, and positioning solutions for complex environments
Favorite Quotes
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
— Sun Tsu
Featured Projects
A collection of projects showcasing my expertise in web development, indoor navigation, and interactive applications.
Pathpal Indoor Wayfinder
Pathpal Indoor Wayfinder
About This Project
Pathpal is a prototypical web-based indoor navigation system developed as my first React project for a school assignment. It features interactive SVG maps, Dijkstra's pathfinding algorithm, pinch-to-zoom functionality, and a user-friendly responsive design. (2023-2024)
Sign Language Recognition
Sign Language Recognition
About This Project
During an internship, I developed a prototype for an interactive learning platform for sign language. While the code is not publicly available, a demonstration of the model, which recognizes the finger alphabet, is accessible online. (2024)
OpenIndoorMaps
OpenIndoorMaps
About This Project
OpenIndoorMaps is a self-hostable, open-source indoor mapping platform built on OpenStreetMap. Designed for shopping malls, airports, and hospitals, it offers minimalist navigation with multi-floor support and a customizable admin panel. Although no longer maintained, it remains an early-stage, community-driven alternative to proprietary systems. (2024-2025)
Find the Impostor
Find the Impostor
About This Project
Find the Impostor is a local-first Progressive Web App party game inspired by a TikTok trend. Players guess secret words while impostors try to blend in. The game features AI-powered gameplay, multi-language support (EN/DE), flexible configurations for 3-10 players, and a hint system. (2025)
Work Experience
My professional journey through diverse roles in software engineering, from internships to full-time positions across various industries.
Software Engineer
Full-timedurchblicker.at
Full-stack developer at Austria's largest comparison platform for insurance, energy and finance. Working on high-traffic web applications with a focus on performance and user experience.
Software Engineer
Full-timeTIMETOACT GROUP Österreich
Managed cloud infrastructure and developed AI-integrated solutions for enterprise clients. Designed and implemented scalable cloud architectures on Azure, automated deployment pipelines, and integrated AI capabilities into business applications.
Software Engineer Intern
InternshipKontron AG
Developed mapping & navigation applications with focus on containerization and deployment optimization.
Software Engineer Intern
InternshipFor Sports GmbH
Built AI-based learning platform for sign language using computer vision and machine learning technologies.
Software Engineer Intern
InternshipTIMETOACT GROUP Österreich
Developed React + Azure Functions web application with focus on cloud integration.
Tech Skills
A comprehensive overview of my technical skills, certifications, and specialized expertise across various technologies and platforms.
HTML
Proficiency
CSS
Proficiency
JavaScript
Proficiency
TypeScript
Proficiency
React
Proficiency
Next.js
Proficiency
Selenium
Proficiency
Playwright
Proficiency
Certifications
Professional credentials & achievements
Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900
Azure AI Engineer Associate
AI-102
Specialized Expertise
Domain-specific skills & technologies
Indoor Navigation
Mapping and route planning for indoor spaces
GIS Systems
Geographic information systems
Computer Vision
AI-powered image processing