Your Trusted Security Partner
Welcome! I’m Martin ‘golodhrim’ Scholz, the person behind Echuir Tech. With over 10 years of professional experience in DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, I bring enterprise-grade expertise to individuals and small businesses who deserve the same level of security and care as large organizations.
What I Bring to the Table
Deep Technical Expertise:
- DevSecOps Engineering: Building secure, automated infrastructure pipelines that protect what matters most
- Cloud Architecture: AWS and Azure certified specialist with hands-on experience managing production environments
- Linux Administration: Expert across multiple distributions including Debian, Arch Linux, Gentoo, and FreeBSD
- Security & Compliance: ISO 27001:2022, NIS-2, and ISMS implementation experience
- Container Orchestration: Kubernetes production deployments with GitOps, security hardening, and disaster recovery
Professional Credentials:
- 25+ industry certifications including AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Administrator Associate, and GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator
- Current role: DevSecOps Engineer / Linux Administrator at Mediatis AG (Frankfurt/Main)
- Core development team member for Funtoo Linux
My Approach: Personal, Caring, Professional
I believe technology should serve people, not intimidate them. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur needing a secure custom workstation, a small business requiring cloud infrastructure, or someone seeking practical security guidance, I treat every client like family.
What sets me apart:
- No corporate bureaucracy - Direct access to the person doing the work
- Educational mindset - I explain things clearly without jargon
- Long-term thinking - Building systems that grow with you
- Security by design - Protection woven into every solution, not bolted on afterward
Beyond the Terminal
When I’m not architecting secure systems or writing automation scripts in Go and Python, you’ll find me:
- Exploring fantasy literature (Tolkien, Terry Pratchett, Russian speculative fiction)
- Knitting, cooking, and diamond painting
- Contributing to open-source projects
- Sharing knowledge on my technical blog at blog.golodhrim.de
Why “Echuir Tech”?
The name comes from the Elvish word for “awakening” - because good security and solid infrastructure should empower you, not hold you back. Like the wisdom of ancient forests combined with modern innovation, Echuir Tech bridges timeless principles with cutting-edge technology.
Let’s Work Together
Based in Germany (Central European Time), I’m here to help you navigate the complex world of IT security, cloud infrastructure, and Linux systems. Whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support, I’m committed to being always here for you.
Ready to get started? Let’s connect and discuss how I can support your technology needs.
“A secure system is like an elvish forest: quiet, resilient, and wise.”