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03 Febuary 2026

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Introduction

Hey, I'm Lars Zimmermann 👋

I'm a platform engineer who loves automation and is a big fan of Linux. I've been doing this professionally for many years, working on various projects to make processes smoother and more efficient using automation. I'm all about finding smart ways to use technology to get the job done better and faster, and I'm always looking for new things to learn and apply in my work.

Education:
  • 🎓 Master of Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering with focus in security and large scale distributed systems
  • 👨‍🎓 Bachelor of Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering with focus in distributed systems
What I am currently learning:
  • 🦀 Rust
Outside of tech:
  • ☕ Brewing Coffee
  • 🚴 Gravel Biking
  • 🎾 Padel
  • 🎯 CS2 on Faceit lvl10+

My Linux Setup

I often get questions about my Linux setup so here's a brief list of the key components.

Some import tools in my Dotfiles:

I use a lot of cool tools and my own custom scripts, so many that listing them all here would take up too much space. You can find my complete set of dotfiles for a full overview.

Keyboards

I really enjoy building custom keyboards. I love choosing all the parts, like the switches and keycaps, to make a keyboard that's uniquely mine. It's a fun way to combine my creativity with something practical that I use every day. I'll also be sharing my most recent builds here, so you can see what I've been working on.

Novelkeys 87 Build:
  • ⌨️ Board: NK87 Entry Edition
  • 💼 Case: NK87 Entry painted White
  • 🎹 Switches: Durock L2 Switches with Krytox 205G0
  • #️⃣ Keycaps: GMK Honor
Wooting 60HE+ Build:
  • ⌨️ Board: Wooting 60HE+ Module
  • 💼 Case: Wooting Alumaze60 Black
  • 🎹 Switches: Lekker Switch - Linear45
  • #️⃣ Keycaps: GMK FullBlack

Tools and Frameworks

Over time, I've gathered a collection of frameworks that I truly admire and find incredibly useful. Here are some that I believe you'll appreciate as well.

The cool stuff: