Stefan Hess

Fullstack Development, Product Owner & Tech Lead

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Horw, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years
Bern, Switzerland

Fullstack Development, Product Owner & Tech Lead

Trex AG

  • Business analysis, architecture, and implementation of a telemedicine platform for pet owners.
  • Leading the development team as Product Owner and Tech Lead.
  • Introducing agile processes, setting up development guidelines and system documentation.
  • Planning and implementing features like video calls, live chat, and marketing automation.
  • Implementing AI-based features such as automated tagging of information (missing pet reports, marketplace entries, etc.), preparation of social media content, and processing of conversation transcripts.
  • Skills: Angular, NGXS, Tailwind, Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, MySQL, LLMs, RAG, MCP, Redis, OpenSearch.
  • Industry: Veterinary medicine.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year
Neerach, Switzerland

Fullstack Development

Anysell GmbH

  • Planning and implementing the product for video-based recruiting.
  • Applicants are automatically preselected by AI.
  • Using an LLM, applications are evaluated on different criteria to see how well they match the job profile.
  • Video recording with effects such as virtual backgrounds and overlays.
  • Video conversion to support all platforms.
  • Skills: Vue 3, Pinia, Vite, Tailwind, Vuestic UI, Laravel, LLM prompt engineering, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, MySQL.
  • Industry: Human Resources.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 years
Munich, Germany

Fullstack Development

IU Internationale Hochschule

  • Developing the "Student Service Desk" application for the administration of distance learning students.
  • Transitioning applications to a microservice and micro-frontend architecture.
  • Building an LLM pipeline to support teaching material production.
  • Developing a UI component library and shaping processes and standards.
  • Skills: Vue 3, Pinia, Tailwind, Laravel, Kafka, Microservices, Micro-Frontends, Prompt Engineering, AWS EKS, MySQL, Cypress, Vitest, Vite, Storybook.
  • Industry: Education.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 years
Breuna, Germany

Fullstack Development

Tough GmbH

  • Developing the application for hosting online events like general meetings and concerts with video streaming, chat, Q&A, and a moderation screen.
  • The platform was implemented in a microservice architecture and is designed for reliability and scalability to handle large audiences at live events.
  • Skills: Vue 3, Tailwind, NestJS, MongoDB, Redis, Microservices, AWS ECS, Terraform, Cypress, Jest, GitHub Actions.
  • Industry: Events.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year
Munich, Germany

Mobile Development

Ann & Art Anna Schröder, Artur Schröder GbR

  • Developing the "Hepta" expense tracker app for iOS.
  • Custom chart animations created specifically for the app.
  • Skills: Swift, Core UI, Core Animation, XCTest, Fastlane CI.
  • Industry: Finance.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year
Zürich, Switzerland

Mobile development

D7 AG

  • Developed the "SWF OneTime Watch" app for iOS with animated clock, weather and news reader.
  • Placed a strong emphasis on the "look and feel" to make it stand out from other apps.
  • Skills: Swift, Core UI, Core Animation, XCTest, RSS feeds.
  • Industry: Digital media.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years
Feusisberg, Switzerland

Fullstack development

DINACO – Digital Native Company AG

  • Web application for large events for recruiting, planning and invoicing staff.
  • Integrated into a suite of different applications for the events industry.
  • Automated software deployment in a complex system landscape.
  • Managed and monitored availability and performance.
  • Skills: Laravel, Vue, MySQL, GitLab, Docker, DevOps, CI/CD, AWS, unit tests and Dusk tests.
  • Industry: Events / large events.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 year
Gladbeck, Germany

Fullstack development

André Röntgen

  • Developed the "Wacht8" app to connect caregivers for elderly care.
  • Skills: Angular, Ionic (PWA for web, Android and iOS), Laravel, PHP, MySQL.
  • Industry: Healthcare.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 year

Fullstack development

Cleopatra Internet Ltd.

  • Created native iOS and Android apps for making animated emoticons.
  • Managed ad space sales and placement.
  • Skills: Java (Android), Swift (iOS), Laravel, MySQL, animation, audio effects, audio conversion, GeoIP, PayPal integration.
  • Industry: Entertainment.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 years
Cazis, Switzerland

Fullstack development & frontend tech lead

Caprex GmbH

  • Developed a comprehensive web app for employee time tracking and reporting.
  • Business analysis, UX design, frontend tech lead.
  • Skills: Angular, JavaScript, PWA, Bootstrap, jQuery, .NET, SaaS.
  • Industry: SaaS.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year
Gossau, Switzerland

Fullstack Development

Biogas International AG

  • Development of a biogas registry for gas producers, traders and consumers.
  • Management, auditing and reporting of production, transport, trading and consumption of biogas.
  • Skills: Laravel, Vue, MySQL, Unit Tests, CI / CD, DevOps.
  • Industry: Energy.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year

Fullstack Development

Swisskalk GmbH

  • Extensive web application for planning cleaning and maintenance tasks on home installations.
  • Scheduling field staff, documenting work steps, recording measurements, reporting and billing.
  • Implementation of an app for field staff with offline mode.
  • Skills: Angular, Javascript, Ionic, PWA, Laravel, MySQL, Unit Tests, CI / CD, GPS Tracking.
  • Industry: Cleaning.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year
Germany

Mobile Development

Videoident24 GmbH

  • Development of an app for video identification and ID verification for a legally compliant online process.
  • Establishing audio/video connection to the existing communication system.
  • Skills: Java, Android, WebRTC, C++.
  • Industry: Finance.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 years
Cologne, Germany

Fullstack Development

Pflüger Rechtsanwälte

  • Development of a complex web application for handling insurance claims.
  • Digitalization and automation of workflows.
  • Integration with existing industry software packages.
  • Skills: Laravel, MySQL, Vue, Vuex, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Unit Tests, CI / CD, OCR text recognition, office automation.
  • Industry: Law firm.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Fullstack Development

Ankaufalarm

  • Development of a web application for buying media products, inventory management, automatic listing on third-party platforms, and shipping process.
  • Integration of external services and API interfaces.
  • Incorporation of affiliate programs.
  • Skills: Laravel, MySQL, Blade Views, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery, Amazon, Ebay, DHL, Performance optimization.
  • Industry: Retail / E-Commerce.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year
Schlieren, Switzerland

Fullstack development

Ruf Avatech AG

  • Implementation of a system for distributing and displaying schedules and digital information content at schools.
  • Development of an Android app to receive and display multimedia content.
  • Development of a management console to install, manage, monitor devices, and distribute content.
  • Customization of hardware and operating system of end devices.
  • Skills: C# .Net, WCF, Java, MS SQL Server, Android system programming, encrypted communication.
  • Industry: Digital Signage.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 years
Switzerland

Fullstack development

GameStock (arwedes gmbh)

  • Development and operation of an online platform for trading used media items.
  • Automation of logistical and financial processes.
  • Training of AI algorithms for pricing.
  • Building a team for logistics and customer service.
  • Development of an Android and iOS app for purchasing; performance optimization, SEO.
  • With GameStock, hundreds of thousands of media items were traded, and this interesting experience provided deep insight into the entire e-commerce lifecycle.
  • Skills: C# .Net, NHibernate, MS SQL Server, interfaces (Amazon, PayPal, Postfinance, etc.), AdWords, SEO.
  • Industry: E-Commerce.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2009
10 years
Switzerland

IT consulting for private banks

Specto Consulting AG

  • Part of a consulting team deployed at various private banking clients.
  • Building comprehensive IT knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
  • Development, testing, and operation of banking applications (.Net).
  • Support and migrations of core banking systems (Bancos, OBS, Avaloq).
  • Database design and programming (SQL Server, Oracle).
  • Networking & security, application and user support, system administration on Solaris and Windows.
  • Skills: .Net, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Cobol, core banking (Bancos, OBS, Avaloq), networking & security (Cisco, CentralPoint, RSA), VMWare, Windows Server, Solaris.
  • Clients: Claridenbank, BBVA (Switzerland), Dresdner Bank (Switzerland), Sberbank (Switzerland).

Summary

For over ten years, I have been working successfully as a fullstack developer, Tech Lead, and product designer, delivering numerous software projects across various industries. My clients appreciate not only my technical skills but also my holistic perspective and my ability to solve problems pragmatically and efficiently. I develop cleaner and modern software (microservices, micro-frontends) and also take responsibility for deployment and operation in containerized cloud environments (AWS, Kubernetes). Previously, I worked for over ten years as a consultant for Swiss private banks, where I gained valuable experience in different IT roles – from network and security architecture to core banking support and development.

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Typescript, Javascript, Php, Python, Java, Swift, C#, Go
  • Frameworks: Vue, Angular, React, Laravel, Node.js, Nestjs, Electron, Spring Boot, Django
  • Frontend: Micro-frontends, Html, Css, Scss, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material, Responsive Web Design, Server Side Rendering
  • Mobile: Android, Ios, Ionic, Capacitor, Pwa
  • Methodology: Scrum, Microservices, Tdd
  • Devsecops: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ci/cd, Aws, Azure, Kafka
  • Databases: Mysql, Mariadb, Mongodb, Ms Sql Server, Oracle

Languages

German
Native
French
Native
Italian
Native
Romansh
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

IWB Ausbildungszentrum

IT specialist with professional certificate · Lucerne, Switzerland

Aug 1996 - Jul 1999

FUGA AG

Commercial apprenticeship with diploma · Lucerne, Switzerland

Aug 1986 - Jul 1996

Sonnenberg

Primary and secondary school · Baar, Switzerland

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