As a full-stack developer and design systems expert based in Germany, I specialize in creating interdisciplinary solutions that drive measurable business impact for tens of thousands of users across diverse digital platforms and environments.
My decade-long tenure spanning HERO Software, neuwaerts, and XVI CHAPEL has focused on transforming platforms through strategic technical leadership, seamlessly bridging advanced engineering capabilities with tangible business outcomes.
Currently driving platform modernization initiatives at HERO Software while mentoring talented colleagues and championing cutting-edge technologies. My contributions to Aggregata have cultivated a thriving readership of 9,000+ monthly users.
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Work Experience 2024 — Now
Hanover, Germany CakePHP Codegen Design Systems Docker ESLint GraphQL Jest MySQL Nuxt PHP 8.3 PNPM Playwright Prettier Rspack Sentry Storybook Style Dictionary Tailwind CSS Temporal TypeScript Vitest Vue.js WCAG 2.1
Led architectural innovation by establishing scalable frontend frameworks and patterns for future applications
Orchestrated build modernization from Webpack to Rspack, reducing incremental and complete build times by 50%+
Spearheaded design initiatives as technical leader, establishing design system cohesion and creating optimized workflows
Developed component library with design tokens, accelerating workflows and providing reusable components organization-wide
Architected Stock Management module from concept to implementation, leading UX design and workflow optimization
Delivered Accounting innovations with automated batch handling and Temporal workflows for business processes
Established engineering excellence through accessibility, 95%+ testing coverage, and code styling standards
Provided technical leadership by authoring RFCs and pioneering adoption of modern technologies and practices
Drove cross-functional collaboration between teams, creating uniform workflows and consistent visual language
2020 — Now
Freelance Developer & Designer
Delivered custom web solutions for SMEs using modern tech stacks, achieving 95+ Lighthouse scores across projects
Specialized in frontend implementations driving measurable business growth through optimized user experiences
Maintained long-term client relationships with consistent referrals through ongoing consultation and development
2019 — 2024
Hanover, Germany Alpine.js Astro Cloudflare Docker Figma GitHub GitLab GSAP JavaScript MDX ProcessWire React Sass Swup Tailwind CSS TypeScript Vue.js WCAG 2.1 Webflow webpack Yii 2.0
Led award-winning “zukunftswaende” for LBS achieving BCM Gold, implementing WCAG 2.1 AA and 95+ Lighthouse scores
Directed complete agency rebrand using Webflow, Alpine.js, and GSAP, creating modern UX and design standards
Architected diving travel website for Beluga Reisen, achieving 120% SEO traffic growth within 12 months
Developed internal documentation system using Astro and MDX, streamlining workflows and creating reusable patterns
Built campaign website “Zusammen wächst Zukunft” for LBS with timed functionality and engaging UX
Created transport information hub for MOBILOTSIN with dynamic content management serving regional data
Established design system foundations through Figma workshops, training 50+ developers and designers
Maintained technical excellence across projects with 95+ Lighthouse scores and modern JS frameworks
2018 — 2019
Media Designer Apprentice at TA Bildungszentrum Hamelin, Germany 2016 — 2017
Co-Founder at XVI CHAPEL New York, United States — Remote
Co-founded digital creative agency specializing in brand development for creative industry clients
Executed strategic exit after market validation to focus on European opportunities and continued development
2015 — 2016
Marketing Manager at Word Of Bass Records New York, United States — Part-time, Remote
Managed online presence and campaigns for independent record label, developing digital marketing strategies
Contributed to label growth through innovative digital marketing, gaining creative industry business experience
Awards 2022
Awarded for zukunftswaende in association with neuwaerts
Projects & Initiatives 2024 — Now
Personal project • Technical writing and project development Figma Ghost Tailwind CSS TypeScript Vue
Achieved 9,000+ monthly visitors in 2024 through consistent technical content and strategic SEO optimization
Published 30+ comprehensive articles covering modern web development, accessibility, and emerging technologies
Maintained 95+ Lighthouse scores across all pages while delivering rich content and interactive demonstrations
Established thought leadership in frontend community through high-quality technical writing and implementation guides
Speaking & Workshops 2023
Figma Workshop Series at neuwaerts Designed and delivered comprehensive 4-part workshop series training 50+ developers and designers across multiple organizations
Introduction to Figma — Fundamentals and navigation for development teams new to design tools
Design Systems & Tokens — Implementation strategies for consistent visual languages across projects
Figma for Project Management — Client collaboration workflows and organization for team efficiency
Advanced Component Architecture — Complex patterns and reusable assets for scalable design systems
2023
"Digital Tools for Clients" at neuwaerts Seminar on AI-enabled collaborative workflows
Presented comprehensive analysis of collaborative successes and AI methodologies to key account managers
Demonstrated practical applications of generative AI tools in client workflows and project optimization
Facilitated strategic discussions on integrating digital tools while maintaining quality and satisfaction
2023
"Working with Projects & Files" Client Workshop Multi-part organizational training for an enterprise client
Delivered multi-session workshop for enterprise client on organizational-level Figma implementation
Established standardized workflows for file organization, project structure, and team collaboration
Provided ongoing consultation on best practices adoption and change management for design tool integration
2023
"Generative Texts" Workshop at neuwaerts Technical overview of emerging AI text generation
Introduced generative text models and practical applications in marketing and content creation workflows
Demonstrated integration strategies for AI tools in existing project pipelines and client deliverables
Addressed implementation considerations including quality control, ethics, and workflow optimization
2019
"New Work" Seminar at neuwaerts Cloud collaboration tools and GDPR compliance
Provided comprehensive overview of cloud collaboration tools and their GDPR compliance requirements
Drafted organizational guidelines for secure tool adoption and data handling in client project channels
Empowered team adoption of new workflows while maintaining security standards and regulatory compliance
Education 2018 — 2021
Media Design Apprenticeship at Multi Media Berufsbildende Schulen Hannover (MMBbS) Hanover, Germany
Received laudatory recognition for achieving 95 out of 100 points and exceptional performance across the curriculum
2015 — 2018
Matura in Linguistics at Kooperative Gesamtschule Gronau (Leine) Gronau (Leine), Germany