Christoph Pardon - Senior Frontend Developer & UX Engineer

Q: Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Freienbach, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Senior Frontend Developer & UX Engineer at Swiss AI AG .

Q: What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Swiss AI AG , Blink Labs GmbH (Blinkist) , HFG Handelsgesellschaft für Grundvermögen mbH , Freelance , and VIMP GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Fashion and Apparel . Christoph also has some experience in Real Estate , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Real Estate , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Marketing .

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Freienbach, Switzerland

Experience

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025

4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Frontend Developer & UX Engineer

Swiss AI AG

Developed high-performance React/Next.js frontend architecture with Material-UI and Mapbox integration for AI data visualization with sub-2s loading times
Implemented complex 3D data visualizations with WebGL, WebAssembly and Three.js for improved user decision support systems and interactive data exploration
Optimized frontend performance through strategic code splitting, lazy loading and progressive web app features with Core Web Vitals following Google recommendations
Established a Storybook-based UI component library with 150+ reusable components and automated Jest/Playwright E2E tests for design system consistency
Implemented responsive design patterns with a mobile-first approach and cross-browser compatibility for optimal multi-device experience

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Frontend Developer

Blink Labs GmbH (Blinkist)

Modernized magazine frontend from Ruby on Rails to Astro.js with React, TypeScript and Next.js for a 40% performance increase and enhanced developer experience
Developed responsive UI components with Tailwind CSS based on the Figma design system with pixel-perfect implementation and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Optimized frontend performance for the Blinkist platform's millions-strong user base with advanced caching strategies and asset optimization
Integrated new frontend features for improved user experience and a 15% engagement rate increase through A/B testing and user feedback integration

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Ahrensburg, Germany

Senior Frontend Developer

HFG Handelsgesellschaft für Grundvermögen mbH

Migrated legacy jQuery applications to modern Vue.js 3 with TypeScript for better maintainability, type safety and a 60% code reduction
Implemented responsive portal interfaces with the Vue.js Composition API and Laravel API integration using RESTful services and real-time WebSocket communication
Developed automated frontend testing strategies with Vitest, Cypress and component testing for 95% code coverage and CI/CD integration
Optimized frontend build processes with Vite, Webpack and modern CI/CD pipeline integrations for fast refresh and hot module replacement

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Freelance Frontend Developer

Freelance

Schaltwerk Digital: e-commerce recipe shop with Nuxt.js (Vue.js) and strong TypeScript typing with server-side rendering
chargecloud GmbH: UI component redesign for an e-mobility platform with Figma-to-code workflows and performance optimizations
Michael Pichler Consulting: accessible Next.js website with Bootstrap, WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and SEO optimization

Aug 2018 - Jun 2023

4 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Frontend Developer & Tech Lead

VIMP GmbH

Led the frontend development of the SaaS video platform with Vue.js, GraphQL API integration and state management (Vuex/Pinia) for enterprise-scale applications
Developed responsive video player components with the HTML5 Video API, media source extensions and dashboard interfaces for international B2B clients
Implemented OAuth2/OIDC frontend authentication for Google/YouTube provider integrations with secure token management and session handling
Managed an international frontend team of 4 in modernizing the UI architecture from jQuery to a Vue.js single-page application
Established component-driven development with Storybook, design tokens and automated visual regression testing for a consistent user experience

May 2015 - Nov 2017

2 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Frontend Developer & UX Engineer

limango GmbH

Developed e-commerce frontend features for a fashion platform with a user base of millions and complex product filtering systems
Optimized conversion funnels through A/B testing, performance improvements, and UX improvements, increasing the conversion rate by 25%
Implemented a responsive shopping cart and optimized the checkout process with payment gateway integration and error handling

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (5 years), Retail (4.5 years), Fashion (2.5 years), Real Estate (2 years), Automotive (2 years), and Energy (2 years).

Information Technology

Retail

Fashion

Real Estate

Automotive

Energy

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (10 years), Product Development (9 years), and Marketing (2 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Marketing

Summary

16 years of frontend expertise in React, Vue.js and modern JavaScript frameworks like Next.js focusing on performance, SEO, conversion and user experience

Senior frontend developer with 16 years of experience
Expert knowledge in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React (Next.js) and Vue.js (Nuxt.js)
Specialist in responsive web development and progressive web apps (PWA)
Experience in API integration (REST/GraphQL) for seamless backend communication
Proven success stories: increased conversion rates by up to 25%
Ensuring optimal user experience through modern frontend architectures
Developing scalable frontend solutions for e-commerce, SaaS and media platforms
Managing platforms with millions of active users

Skills

Core Competencies

Javascript Frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue.js 3, Nuxt.js, Vanilla Js
Javascript/typescript: Es6+, Typescript, Node.js, Npm, Yarn, Pnpm, Bun, Module Bundlers
State Management: Zustand, Vuex, Pinia, Redux, Context Api, React Query, Swr
Ui/css Frameworks: Tailwind Css, Material-ui, Bootstrap, Styled Components, Css Modules, Sass/scss
Build Tools & Testing: Webpack, Vite, Rollup, Jest, Vitest, Cypress, Playwright, Testing Library
Api Integration: Rest Apis, Graphql, Apollo Client, Websocket, Server-sent Events
Performance & Seo: Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse Optimization, Pwa, Service Workers, Seo Best Practices, A11y

Frontend Project Highlights

High-performance Web Applications: React/next.js E-commerce Platform With 99.9% Uptime, Sub-2s Loading Times, Core Web Vitals Score >90
Vue.js 3 Real-time Dashboard: Websocket Integration, Typescript, Composition Api, Advanced Data Visualization
Progressive Web App: Offline Capabilities, Push Notifications, App-shell Architecture, 95+ Lighthouse Score
Ux & Conversion Optimization: 25% Increase In Conversion Rates Through Ux Improvements, A/b Testing And Performance Enhancements
Accessibility Compliance (Wcag 2.1 Aa): Screen Reader Support, Keyboard Navigation, Color Contrast Optimization
Mobile-first Responsive Design: Cross-device Compatibility, Touch-optimized Interfaces, Adaptive Performance
Component Libraries & Design Systems: Storybook-based Ui Component Library With 150+ Reusable Components, Design Tokens, Automated Visual Testing
Design System Implementation: Figma-to-code Automation, Consistent Brand Experience, Developer Documentation
Monorepo Architecture: Lerna, Nx, Component Versioning, Cross-project Reusability

Technical Frontend Expertise (Years Of Experience)

16 Years: Javascript/typescript, Html5, Css3, Dom Manipulation, Browser Apis
8 Years: Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vue Router, Vuex/pinia, Single Page Applications, Component Architecture
6 Years: React, Next.js, React Router, Redux, Material-ui, Tailwind Css, Server-side Rendering
6 Years: Graphql, Apollo Client, Rest Api Integration, Websocket Implementation, Real-time Communication
5 Years: Progressive Web Apps, Webgl, Webassembly, Service Workers, Performance Optimization
3 Years: Three.js, D3.js, Chart.js, Advanced Data Visualization, Interactive Graphics

Tools & Development Environment

Ides & Editors: Vs Code, Webstorm, Sublime Text, Vim, Chrome Devtools, React Devtools
Version Control: Git, Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Advanced Branching Strategies, Code Reviews
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Adobe Xd, Sketch, Zeplin, Invision, Design-to-code Workflows
Performance Tools: Lighthouse, Web Vitals, Bundle Analyzer, Performance Profiling, Monitoring

Soft Skills & Business Skills

Leadership & Team: Tech Leadership, International Team Management, Best Practices, Code Reviews
Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Agile Working
Business Skills: Stakeholder Management, Technical Consulting, Architecture Design, Cost Optimization
System Design: Scalability Planning, Performance Optimization, Database Architecture, Security Design

Frontend Industry Expertise

Fintech & Banking: Check24, Onpex, Petafuel – Secure Api Development, Pci-dss Compliance, Payment Processing Infrastructures
E-commerce & Retail: Limango, Schaltwerk, Netformic – Scalable Backend Systems, High-traffic Optimization, Performance Tuning
Automotive: Hella, Acrontum – Enterprise Devops, Container Orchestration, Compliance Systems
Saas & Media: Vimp, Swiss Ai, Blinkist – Microservices Architecture, Video Platform Scaling, Ai Integration

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2009 - Jul 2011

petaFuel GmbH

IT Specialist in Application Development · Freising, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Security Professional

Swiss Cyber Institute Zurich

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Freienbach, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christoph be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Frontend Developer & UX Engineer, Senior Frontend Developer, Freelance Frontend Developer.

What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Senior Frontend Developer & UX Engineer at Swiss AI AG.

What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Swiss AI AG, Blink Labs GmbH (Blinkist), HFG Handelsgesellschaft für Grundvermögen mbH, Freelance, and VIMP GmbH.

Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Fashion and Apparel. Christoph also has some experience in Real Estate, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing.

Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Real Estate, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing.

What is Christoph's education?

Christoph attended petaFuel GmbH for IT Specialist in Application Development.

Does Christoph have any certificates?

Christoph has 1 certificate: Certified Security Professional.

What is the availability of Christoph?

Christoph is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christoph?

Christoph's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.