Louis Erbkamm | Software Developer

About Me

I'm a 20 year old self-taught software developer based in Munich, Germany. Currently working as an Android Platform Developer at BMW Group, specializing in Automotive Wireless Services.

In my free time, I build open-source projects ranging from geospatial and astronomy tools to mobile games. My flagship project, Arnis, has gained international attention and has been cited in academic publications.

Skills

Programming

Rust C++ Java Kotlin JavaScript Python PHP C#

Domains

Geospatial Data Open Source Radio Frequency Technologies Astronomy Mobile Games

Technologies

AOSP Embedded Linux Wireless Communications

Featured Projects

Arnis

Rust ⭐ 7.4k

Open source project that transforms any real-world location into a Minecraft world with a high level of detail using OpenStreetMap (OSM) data.

Academic Citations Geospatial Data Software Architectural Design

Worldstones

Web 🌍 > 10 countries

International geocaching project where users around the world place stones identified with unique IDs. Used in social initiatives and group events for youth engagement and community activities.

Geocaching Community Engagement

Liftoff & SortingBags

Games 🎮 > 100,000 players

Mobile games played by over 100,000 players. Designed and implemented complete game experiences from concept to deployment, including mechanics design, UI/UX, and marketing.

Unity JavaScript

Other Projects

Library of Babel Algorithm Implementation of Borges-inspired universal library theory
SatelliteFreqMon Accurate satellite pass monitoring and precise frequency recording using software-defined radio
AstroPiCam Raspberry Pi telescope control system for astrophotography
OpenStreetGuesser Open-source GeoGuessr clone

Professional Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

Android Platform Developer

BMW Group, Munich

Development of next generation AOSP headunit platform software components related to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functionalities for the Neue Klasse.

AOSP C++ Rust Java Kotlin

Sept 2022 - Present

Open Source Project Lead

Maintainer and developer of Arnis, a tool for converting real-world geographic data into Minecraft worlds. Leading development, managing contributions, and overseeing releases.

Rust Geospatial Data Software Architectural Design

Sept 2021 - Jan 2024

Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung

Apprenticeship, BMW Group

Vocational training in application development.

Agile Project Management Rust Kubernetes AWS

Sept 2020 - June 2021

Software Developer

TV1 GmbH, Munich

Part-time role focused on building tools for livestream production. Development for Linux-based mobile TV studio units, created interactive 3D visualizations for live voting statistics, and built management tools for German Bundestag transcription workflows.

Linux Data Visualization Software Development Security

2019 - Sept 2020

Freelance Developer

Provided software and web development services for small businesses and individual clients. Participated in bug bounty programs via HackerOne.

Software Development Web Development Bug Bounty

Hi, I'm Louis Erbkamm

Software Developer | Open-Source Creator | BMW Infotainment Developer