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Dr Friedel Martin Frowein
Dr Friedel Martin Frowein
Diploma (Bürokaufmann)
M.A. (Linguistics, Bergische Universität Wuppertal)
Ph.D. (La Trobe University, Melbourne)
Profile & background
Profile & background
Most operational friction does not stem from a shortage of software, but from a disconnect between daily administrative reality and rigid digital design. My work bridges that divide: combining formal commercial office discipline (Bürokaufmann) with deep analytical modeling and full-lifecycle software engineering.
Over two decades, I have designed and deployed database systems and linguistic tools—moving organizations away from fragile spreadsheets and paper workflows into resilient, single-source-of-truth architectures.
Commercial & Office Administration
Commercial & Office Administration
Core Background: Certified Office Administrator (Kaufmannsgehilfenbrief / Bürokaufmann)
Focus: Practical grounding in accounting workflows, auditing trails, double-entry verification, and frontline office friction. Every system is designed with direct empathy for the administrative staff who use it daily.
Analytical & Structural Rigor
Analytical & Structural Rigor
Core Background: Academic background in Linguistics
Focus: Over a decade in academic research and university-level instruction. Extensive expertise in breaking down complex, messy human systems—whether natural language grammars or multi-departmental institutional regulations—into clear, formal rules.
End-to-End System Engineering
End-to-End System Engineering
Core Background: 15+ Years Designing Custom Software & Databases
Focus: Proven track record engineering and deploying multi-tier systems (desktop GUI, web portal, mobile clients, relational databases) that manage mission-critical student records and institutional logistics at scale.
Previous projects
Previous projects
Administrative & Institutional Systems (2016 – 2026):
Architected and maintained the SMAT Ecosystem (Core Desktop Client, SMATweb self-service portal, SMATmess meal access & invoicing, and SMATdroid mobile app), serving tens of thousands of academic and financial records for the University of Goroka in Papua New Guinea.
Linguistic Data & Corpus Tools (2005 – 2010):
Sárchlár: Computational verb extraction from digital corpora across English, Irish, Turkish, and German.
MSWord2Lexique: Automated conversion pipeline between custom word lists and lexicographical databases (SIL Lexique).
Bismarck Languages Database: Lexical cognate management and geospatial mapping system.
Working Principles
Process First, Code Second
Process First, Code Second
Eliminate redundant paperwork and clarify responsibilities before committing to code.
Desk-Level Empathy
Desk-Level Empathy
Software must adapt to the staff’s operational reality, not force them into cumbersome corporate workarounds.
Architectural Resilience
Architectural Resilience
Replace disconnected spreadsheets with unified relational schemas that guarantee data integrity and auditability.
Credentials & Complete Portfolio Dossier
Comprehensive CV, degree certificates, academic publications, and references are available upon direct request.
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