Daniel
Backhove
Head of Development · MedTech · Full-Stack to Firmware · Werne, Germany
Building an MDR-certified medical device from app to firmware. Leading a remote team, writing code, and pushing the boundaries of what AI can do for developers — all from Werne, Germany.
//About Me
I lead software development at Streamcheck, a MedTech startup that's bringing urological health screening home. What started as a developer role has grown into Head of Development — responsible for the mobile app, backend, cloud infrastructure, web portals, firmware, and increasingly, strategic decisions at the management level.
My path here wasn't a straight line. I spent years in the .NET world — C#, Xamarin, .NET MAUI — building sports motion analysis software at Humotion in Münster. When I joined Streamcheck, I started from scratch: Flutter, Spring Boot, AWS, React. For me, new tech stacks aren't obstacles — they're exactly what keeps me going. Standing still isn't my thing.
What matters to me just as much as clean code: developing people and processes. I believe a strong team achieves more than any individual — that's why I invest in workshops, knowledge sharing, and a culture where people actually enjoy working together.
I'm also an AI enthusiast. Not as a gimmick, but because it works. I run internal workshops, integrate agentic coding tools into our daily workflow, and constantly explore how AI can make us faster and better — without replacing the human judgment that matters.
Outside of work: cooking with my wife, gravel biking through Münsterland, playing with our Australian Shepherd, and building things with my hands as a counterbalance to the keyboard.
//AI & Agentic Coding
I don't just use AI tools — I build workflows around them, train my team on them, and push the boundaries of what's possible when developers and AI agents work together.
Agentic Coding with Claude Code
My daily driver for feature development, refactoring, debugging, and test generation across Flutter, Spring Boot, and React. Not just autocomplete — full agentic workflows where the AI navigates the codebase, creates multiple files, and iterates autonomously. I treat it like pair-programming with a very fast, very tireless partner.
MCP Integrations
Connected Claude Code to ClickUp for natural-language project management: sprint planning, task creation, and workflow automation directly from the terminal. The goal is removing friction between thinking about work and doing work.
Custom Skills & Agent Patterns
Built reusable SKILL.md files that encode team conventions, coding standards, and MDR documentation patterns so the AI produces consistent, project-aware output every time. I think deeply about when to use skills (repeatable, template-driven work) vs. agentic workflows (complex, iterative problem-solving).
Hybrid Model Routing
Explored cost-optimization architectures — routing different task types (research, planning, implementation) to different models for maximum quality at minimum cost.
AI Code Review
Evaluated multi-agent code review systems for automated PR reviews, specifically in the context of regulated MedTech software development.
Team Enablement
Designed and delivered internal AI workshops for the dev team: live coding demos across our entire stack, prompt engineering best practices, and GDPR/MDR compliance when working with AI tools.
> "AI is a tool, not a replacement. Like a very capable intern — fast, tireless, but needs guidance and review. The developer who understands what they're building will always outperform the one who blindly copies."
//Tech Stack
Current Stack
AI & Tooling
Previous Stack
Domain Expertise
- → Medical Device Regulation (MDR Class Im)
- → IEC 62304 Software Lifecycle
- → GDPR / DSGVO Compliance
- → Remote Team Leadership
- → AI-Driven Developer Productivity
//Career
Head of Development
Technical lead for an MDR-certified Class Im medical device — from mobile app and cloud backend to firmware and a B2B web portal for physicians. Involved in strategic management decisions. Leading a remote team of developers and designers.
Senior Developer
Built the entire AWS infrastructure, Stripe payment integration, CI/CD pipelines, and passwordless authentication system from scratch. Drove the architecture decision for the B2B React web portal.
Developer (Student → Junior → Senior)
Started as a working student, grew to Junior, then Senior Developer. Built software and systems for sports motion data capture and performance analysis. Deep .NET/C#/Xamarin experience. Where the foundation was laid.
B.Sc. Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Applied Sciences Dortmund.
//Projects
Streamcheck
"Making men's health a feature, not a bug."
MDR-certified medical device for urological health screening. A hardware device paired with a Flutter mobile app, Spring Boot backend, AWS cloud infrastructure, and ESP32 firmware. Currently expanding with a React-based B2B web portal for physicians.
Münster Esports e.V.
Board Member · Event Organizer · Community Builder
2nd Chairman of a registered esports association in Münster. Responsible for official documentation, event organization, sponsor management (Atruvia partnership), and community building. Successfully participated in the Prime League (League of Legends).
Smart Home Lab
Sophisticated Home Assistant setup: Enphase solar and battery integration via custom HTTP configs, EVCC for EV charging (Kia EV6, Smart #1), Zigbee coordinator, Matter/Thread border router, WebRTC cameras with PTZ control, and various Tapo/SwitchBot integrations.
DIY Electronics & Robotics
ESP32-based hobby projects including biomarker strip detection prototyping (colorimetric analysis with TCS34725 sensors), RC vehicle builds, and force-sensing exploration.
get5-web
Customized CS:GO match management webpanel for esports server administration. Open source on GitHub.
//Interests
Gravel Biking & Bikepacking
Race meets adventure. Münsterland, Sauerland, and wherever the gravel leads.
Cooking
Together with my wife. No shortcuts.
DIY & Hands-on Building
The physical counterbalance to screen work. Electronics, woodwork, fixing things.
Esports & Gaming
Active in the local esports community. From League of Legends to CS:GO server admin.
AI & New Technologies
Constantly exploring new tools, frameworks, and what's possible.
Electronics & Embedded Systems
ESP32, sensors, robotics components. Building things that interact with the real world.
Smart Home
Automating everything that can be automated. Solar, EV charging, presence detection.
//Let's connect.
Whether it's about MedTech development, agentic coding workflows, esports, or good espresso beans — I'm always up for a conversation.