Manuel Wittmann - Frontend Software Engineer

Q: Where is Manuel based?

Manuel is based in Gifhorn, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Manuel speak?

Manuel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Manuel have?

Manuel has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manuel's latest experience?

Manuel's most recent position is Frontend Software Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation .

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

In recent years, Manuel has worked for Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation , Dornbracht , and Volkswagen .

Q: Which industries is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Biotechnology , and Healthcare . Manuel also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development .

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Gifhorn, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2022 - May 2024

1 year 6 months

Gifhorn, Germany

Frontend Software Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation

Developed a web component for vehicle pricing communication in an international online shop.
Replaced an old Stencil component to create a modern, flexible, and maintainable Vue.js component.
Implemented country-specific displays and rules to comply with legal requirements.
Introduced modal windows and tooltips to optimize user guidance.
Adapted the component for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Provided different views and functions for stock and configurable vehicles as well as for private and business customers.
Implemented efficient API calls and caching mechanisms to improve performance.

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

4 months

Frontend Developer

Dornbracht

Redesigned and redeveloped an online shop.
Used a headless CMS to meet custom requirements.
Provided individual user features such as downloads using Microsoft Authenticator.
Adapted layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Presented products in different versions.
Integrated and used the client's existing APIs.

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 2 months

Frontend Developer

Volkswagen

Developed an application for managing and controlling risks with different users and roles.
Optimized responsive design for desktop and tablet devices.
Controlled access and functions within the application through different user permissions.
Created extensive forms with built-in validation.
Designed tables with custom column configurations.
Allowed users to configure and save certain display options individually.
Integrated user authentication via Keycloak.

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

10 months

Frontend Developer

Volkswagen

Shortened the over-the-air update process by efficiently planning the update routine.
Added upload functionality to read control unit information.
Developed a stepper feature for step-by-step planning of the update routine, considering all key parameters.
Optimized responsive design for tablet and desktop devices.
Authenticated users via Keycloak.
Connected to and used APIs.
Designed and implemented user-friendly tables and forms with validation to ensure data quality.

Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

7 months

Frontend Developer

Thermo-Fischer

Developed an application for managing and displaying lab analysis results.
Supported multiple languages.
Handled complex JSON files efficiently.
Secured user login and access control.
Seamlessly integrated multiple Nuxt apps into one application.
Created separate Nuxt apps for file management and data visualization.
Optimized responsive design for tablet and desktop devices.
Secured the application with unit and end-to-end tests.

Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 10 months

Frontend Developer

IAV

Developed a web application to visualize event data from control units.
Created a customizable dashboard.
Displayed various vehicle data through different widgets.
Used Highcharts for data visualization.
Processed and analyzed large event datasets efficiently.
Ensured data integrity using JSON Schema validation with Ajv.
Used client APIs efficiently.
Optimized responsive design for tablets and desktops.
Implemented secure user authentication and access control.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Healthcare.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology and Product Development.

Information Technology

Product Development

Summary

I have 12 years of software development experience, including over 8 years specializing in frontend development. I'm passionate about clean code and believe that simplicity is the key to success. My aim is to deliver the best results through clear and efficient solutions.

Skills

Vue.js
Nuxt.js
Typescript
Unit & E2e Testing
Frontend Technologies: Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vuetify, Bootstrap, Bootstrap Vue, Html, Css, Scss, Typescript, Javascript, Vite, Wordpress, Highcharts, Web Components, Shadow Dom, Responsive Web Design, Mobile First Approach, Web Components Development, Frontend Concept And Architecture, Form Validation
Package Manager: Npm, Yarn
State Management: Pinia, Vuex
Testing: Jest, Cypress, Vitest
Backend & Api Technologies: Node.js, Rest, Graphql, Keycloak, Ajv, Auth, Microsoft Authenticator
Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git, Github, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Meet, Figma, Sketch, Azure Devops, Microsoft Authenticator
Internationalization: I18n, Phrase
Ci/cd & Devops: Github Actions, Docker, Ci/cd
Security & Code Quality: Sonarqube, Black Duck
Monitoring: Datadog
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch
Headless Cms: Datadog
Agile Methods: Scrum, Safe, Less

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2009 - Jun 2012

FH-Hannover

Applied Computer Science · Hanover, Germany

Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

Fleischhauer

Apprenticeship · Electronics Technician for Information and Telecommunications Technology · Wolfsburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Developer 1

Volkswagen

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Automotive 5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 1 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Frontend Software Engineer, Frontend Developer

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Biotechnology

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Manuel based?

Manuel is based in Gifhorn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Manuel speak?

Manuel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Manuel have?

Manuel has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manuel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manuel would be well-suited for roles such as: Frontend Software Engineer, Frontend Developer.

What is Manuel's latest experience?

Manuel's most recent position is Frontend Software Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation.

What companies has Manuel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manuel has worked for Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, Dornbracht, and Volkswagen.

Which industries is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Manuel also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development.

Which industries has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development.

What is Manuel's education?

Manuel attended FH-Hannover for Applied Computer Science.

Does Manuel have any certificates?

Manuel has 1 certificate: Professional Scrum Developer 1.

What is the availability of Manuel?

Manuel is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manuel?

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