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title: About me | Johannes Knoll
description: Johannes Knoll - developer, Computer Science student, and open-source enthusiast at the Technical University of Augsburg.
url: "https://joknoll.de/about"
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generatedAt: "2026-06-30T06:25:20.123Z"
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![Waving bear](/_astro/bear-hi.DwuCbPvZ_1va9nE.webp)

I’m Johannes, a developer and Computer Science student at the [Technical University of Augsburg](https://www.tha.de).

## What I’m working on

Currently, I lead the Pyramid project at my University, where we build web-based infrastructure for Germany’s largest student-run job fair. I also enjoy sharing what I’ve learned, recently I taught a tutorial on Systems Programming in Rust, focusing on memory safety, ownership and low-level control.

## My Toolbox

I’m drawn to composable tools and open systems. My daily workflow is centered around efficiency and clarity, mainly on the commandline.

My main editor is [Helix](https://helix-editor.com/), a modal editor that feels like an evolution to vim.

As an interactive shell I use [nushell](https://nushell.sh/) for its structured, data-centric approach. Learning nu helped me to automate so many more things than I could have imagined with bash.

For the Web is use [astro](https://astro.build/) for content-focused sites and [SvelteKit](https://svelte.dev/) for interactive applications.

## Beyond the Keyboard

When I’m not at a keyboard, I’m usually behind a drum kit. I play in a band called [Bassed](https://bassed.de).

## About This Site

This site is built to be fast and lean using Astro and Sveltia CMS, running on Cloudflare. No unnecessary bloat just HTML, CSS, and a dash of JavaScript.

## Get in Touch

I’m always happy to discuss systems programming, the evolving web, or music. You can find me on [Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/joknoll), [GitHub](https://github.com/joknoll) or [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/joknoll.de).

## Journey

1. 2026
### [Student Assistant](https://didaktik-medien.de)

Working as a "Hiwi" at the KI-AUX project at Technische Hochschule Augsburg.
1. 2025
### [Rust Tutor](https://rust.joknoll.de)

Teaching Systems Programming in Rust at TH Augsburg, covering memory safety, ownership, and low-level systems control.
1. 2025 - 2026
### [Pyramid Tech Lead](https://pyramid.tha.de)

Leading a team of 15 students building tools and infrastructure for students and faculty at TH Augsburg.
![Pyramid Tech Lead](/_astro/pyramid-2026.hhKoWHE6_ZVwuOF.webp)
1. 2024 - 2025
### [Pyramid Tech Lead](https://pyramid.tha.de)

Leading a team of 8 students for the Pyramid contact fair.
![Pyramid Tech Lead](/_astro/pyramid-2025.C5Tr4EHj_Z1W0qTQ.webp)
1. 2023
### [Rust Tutor](https://rust.joknoll.de)

First semester teaching Systems Programming in Rust, introducing fellow students to safe systems-level development.
1. 2021
### Software Tester

Quality assurance and test automation, building a foundation in software development workflows.
1. 2017 - 2020
### [Apprentice Systems Electronics](https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/augsburg-land/Stadtbergen-Ein-Landessieger-im-Handwerk-arbeitet-in-Stadtbergen-id60990151.html)

Completed apprenticeship in systems electronics, winning the Bavarian state competition in the trades.
![Apprentice Systems Electronics](https://images.mgpd.de/img/100051920/crop/c16_9-w1000/992086679/782446540/systemelektroniker-johannes-knoll.webp)