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Timo Behrend

Computer Engineering Student
Technische Hochschule Mannheim

Hi, I'm a 22-year-old Computer Engineering student at Technische Hochschule Mannheim. Iโ€™m passionate about low-level systems programming and love working on projects that dive deep into how computers work under the hood. Currently, I'm developing my own little kernel, and the journey has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

My main interests lie in:

  • Operating systems and kernel development
  • Compiler construction
  • Systems programming and performance optimization
  • Exploring any tech idea that sparks curiosity

Stack & Setup

Languages:

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Mainly coding in C++ or Python
  • ๐Ÿ Previously used Java and TypeScript

Tools & Environment:

  • ๐ŸชŸ Setup โ€” Windows 11 + WSL2 for a Linux-like development workflow
  • ๐Ÿง  Tools โ€” Primarily JetBrains tools like CLion, IntelliJ, WebStorm, and PyCharm
  • โœจ Misc โ€” Previously configured and used custom Neovim setup

Projects

Some of my favorite personal projects include:

  • ๐Ÿง  Kernel Development โ€” Building a small but growing kernel to understand operating systems from the ground up
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Compiler Experiments โ€” Playing with custom language designs and writing basic compilers
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Miscellaneous System Tools โ€” Tools and utilities that improve or tinker with low-level systems

Philosophy

I believe in continuous learning and always staying curious. Iโ€™m driven by the desire to understand how computers really work, from transistors to terminals. My approach to programming and engineering is grounded in the joy of discovery and the satisfaction of building something from the ground up.