Work

As a design engineer, I can translate ideas from Figma to code and incorporate real logic and data into production software with a high level of autonomy.

Decipad

Design Engineer, 2024 - today

I currently work at Decipad, where I work on a document editor that brings together data and storytelling, to change the worlds relationship with numbers.

Opral

Design Engineer, 2023 - 2024

  • I joined Opral as a Design Engineer and contributed to scaling the Fink app from a rough concept to the first 1,000 users.
  • In 2024 I focused on communicating inlang as the goto solution for localization tooling, driving 10,000+ monthly traffic. I also worked on improving its UX, performance and SEO.
  • Later that year, I started on ecosystem components for inlang apps.

Interaktionswerk

Interaction Designer, 2021 — 2023

At Interaktionswerk, a digital design agency, I worked with various global clients, delivering pixel-perfect, high-quality designs. My role involved understanding user needs and proposing solutions that seamlessly integrated into existing design and component systems within the companies.

Fraunhofer

Prototyping Engineer, 2019 — 2021

In 2019, I joined Fraunhofer Institute to develop a laboratory operating system aimed at the biology sector. My work focused on digitalizing and automating laboratory processes.

Mercedes

Prototyping Engineer, 2016 — 2019

During my time at Mercedes, I worked across locations in California, Sunnyvale, and Sindelfingen, Germany, supporting the UX and Advanced Engineering teams. I contributed to the development of User Experience (UX) concepts and in-car prototypes, driving innovation in the automotive industry.

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