Yannis Vogel

Q: Where is Yannis based?

Yannis is based in Leer, Germany .

Q: What languages does Yannis speak?

Yannis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yannis have?

Yannis has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Yannis has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Yannis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yannis's latest experience?

Yannis's most recent position is Tutor at GFU Cyrus AG .

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

In recent years, Yannis has worked for GFU Cyrus AG , Lightworks.de , Sascha Nitsch Federator Unternehmensberatung GmbH , Community Projekt BuntesDach , and Vogel Media GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Yannis most experienced in?

Yannis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Professional Services . Yannis also has some experience in Education .

Q: Which business areas is Yannis most experienced in?

Yannis is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) . Yannis also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Yannis worked in recently?

Yannis has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Yannis worked in recently?

Yannis has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Leer, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year

Tutor

GFU Cyrus AG

Unreal Engine, Unity, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, PHP, React, Vue, Laravel, Node.js, Flutter, Git, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML
Unreal Engine 5 fundamentals
Development of augmented reality applications with Unity
Software documentation
etc.

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Fullstack Expert

Lightworks.de

Extending and maintaining a web application for flexible product creation using a visual configurator
Implementation of an admin backend
Automated screenshot generation
Map integration using Mapbox
Technologies: Laravel, React, TypeScript, SCSS/SASS, HTML, Vite, Node.js, Composer, Ziggy, Livewire, Git
Dynamic product configurator with live feedback
Automated creation of high-resolution product images
Intuitive admin interface for product management
High-performance map integration for interactive layouts

Mar 2025 - Aug 2025

6 months

Backend-Engineer

Sascha Nitsch Federator Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Implementing interface communication, API connections, authentication, data storage, and asynchronous messaging with a focus on secure communication, protocol understanding, and interoperability
Technologies: PHP, Node.js, ActivityPub, OpenSSL, Ruby on Rails, Git, Composer, JavaScript, HTML, Linux
Building a federated messaging backend
Secure message exchange via encrypted endpoints
Stable connection to decentralized networks
High compatibility through standards-compliant protocol design

Feb 2025 - Apr 2025

3 months

Frontend-Engineer

Community Projekt BuntesDach

Development of a web application for political activism against false self-employment
Users can write and send personalized letters to representatives, focusing on UX and reliable API communication
Technologies: Vue.js, PHP, TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS, HTML, Flowbite, Tailwind, Git, Composer
User-friendly interface for letter creation
Robust API integration for smooth delivery
Scalable form system with dynamic content
Over 4000 letters sent by more than 500 people

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

3 months

Frontend-Engineer

Vogel Media GmbH

Complete redesign of the website for Profi-Team Leer
Setting up customizable modules in Contao
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, FileZilla, Contao, PHP

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Fullstack Expert

Vogel Development

Responsive web application with React frontend
Light and dark themes
Complete localization
Cookie-free tracking
Admin-only frontend for other projects (DailyDo, SpecialDates …)
PDF generation for résumé (German, English, supports dark & light themes)
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Vite, Ziggy, Lottie, Umami, Tailwind, i18n, Node, npm, PM2, Nginx, PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Git, Firebase (Firestore, FCM)
Full SSR compatibility
Functional contact form
Nearly cookie-free usage
Real-time résumé generation as PDF

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Fullstack Expert

Vogel Development

App to store special data/memories with context
Notifications for recurring events (e.g., anniversaries)
Shareable reminder lists
Storage of extended data like images and long text entries
Counters showing how long ago a memory is in different units
Technologies: Flutter, Dart, Node, PHP, Git, L10n, Firebase (Firestore, FCM, Auth), Google Auth

Nov 2021 - Mar 2024

2 years 5 months

Lead Unreal Engine Engineer

Lightword Productions GmbH

Technical lead and feature development for ONE of 500, a story-driven adventure game
Developed a system for input processing
Developed a system for input-driven cutscenes
Implemented the following systems: interaction, quest, navigation, notification, pause, inspection, and conversation
Implemented the UI using NoesisGUI (C# & WPF)
Responsible for implementing all gameplay
Designed project architecture, including communication between modules, plugins, and features
Created detailed documentation
Planned and organized work packages within the SCRUM framework
Assigned tasks and worked closely with the rest of the development team
Developed tools and modes to optimize content creation and improve game performance
Technologies: Unreal Engine 5, C++, Rider, Plastic, Unreal Blueprints, UMG, C#, Noesis, WPF, Jira, Confluence, ClickUp, Jenkins
Managed a team of 2
Developed a playable demo
~1600 wishlists on Steam
Over 600 beta players

Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

2 years 4 months

Technical Game Designer & Acting Product Owner

Xyrality GmbH

Responsible for launching new content and working with content consultants from 24 regions to ensure a balance of fun and realistic missions
Collaborated with the programming team to develop new content, implemented own code changes, and added regional variations
Managed work packages for a mid-sized team
Onboarded and trained new team members
Created comprehensive documentation
Technologies: Confluence, Jira, RubyMine, GitHub, Adobe Photoshop CC, Jenkins
Achieved ~100% annual revenue growth
Expanded target regions by 700%

Sep 2017 - Apr 2021

3 years 8 months

Media & Interaction Design Bachelor of Arts

Hochschule Osnabrück

Final grade: 1.7
Bachelor's thesis: "Prototype implementation of a track editor for a time-based racing game with Unreal Engine 4" (Grade 1.15)

DailyDo

Highly customizable To-Do app
Easy collaboration with friends & family
Permissions management & real-time updates
Localization, notifications for newly shared content
Technologies: Flutter, Dart, Node, PHP, Git, L10n, Google Play Console, Firebase (Firestore, FCM, Auth), Google-Auth
Release on Google Play Store

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (7 years), Media and Entertainment (6.5 years), Professional Services (3 years), and Education (1 year).

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

Education

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 Product Development (8.5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Project Management (4.5 years), and Research and Development (3.5 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Research and Development

Summary

Yannis Vogel is an experienced software developer with an academic background in media and interaction design and a strong focus on modern frontend and fullstack technologies. As a freelancer, he develops custom digital solutions that combine technical excellence with user-centered design and create real value.

With extensive experience in modern technologies like React, Vue, Laravel, Flutter, and Unreal Engine, he executes demanding projects for various industries - from web applications to video games. Beyond his technical skills, he is happy to contribute as a team player: in team projects, he supports less experienced developers and ensures a structured, goal-oriented collaboration.

Yannis stands for quality, reliability, and innovation. He acts as a strong partner for companies that need either short-term development resources or long-term technical guidance - always flexible, forward-looking, and solution-oriented.

Skills

Frontend – 5 Years
Management – 3 Years
Fullstack – 2 Years

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2017 - Apr 2021

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts · Media & Interaction Design · Osnabrück, Germany · 1.7

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Yannis based?

Yannis is based in Leer, Germany.

What languages does Yannis speak?

Yannis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Yannis have?

Yannis has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Yannis has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Yannis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yannis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yannis would be well-suited for roles such as: Tutor, Fullstack Expert, Backend-Engineer.

What is Yannis's latest experience?

Yannis's most recent position is Tutor at GFU Cyrus AG.

What companies has Yannis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yannis has worked for GFU Cyrus AG, Lightworks.de, Sascha Nitsch Federator Unternehmensberatung GmbH, Community Projekt BuntesDach, and Vogel Media GmbH.

Which industries is Yannis most experienced in?

Yannis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services. Yannis also has some experience in Education.

Which business areas is Yannis most experienced in?

Yannis is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT). Yannis also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Yannis worked in recently?

Yannis has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Yannis worked in recently?

Yannis has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Yannis's education?

Yannis holds a Bachelor in Media & Interaction Design from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Yannis?

Yannis is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Yannis?

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