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

Experience

Dec 2022 - May 2024

1 year 6 months

Gifhorn, Germany

Frontend Software Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation

Developed a web component for vehicle price 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 differentiated views and features for stock and configurable vehicles, as well as private and business customers.
Implemented efficient API calls and caching mechanisms to boost performance.

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

4 months

Frontend Developer

Dornbracht

Redesigned and redeveloped an online shop.
Used a headless CMS to meet custom requirements.
Delivered personalized user functions like downloads using Microsoft Authenticator.
Adapted the display for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Showcased products in various configurations.
Integrated and used the client's existing APIs.

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 2 months

Frontend Developer

Volkswagen

Developed an application for risk management and control with different users and roles.
Optimized responsive design for desktop and tablet devices.
Managed access and features within the app through different user permissions.
Built extensive forms with built-in validation.
Created tables with user-defined column configurations.
Allowed users to customize and save certain display options.
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 an upload function to read control unit information.
Created a stepper function for step-by-step planning of the update process, considering all key parameters.
Optimized responsive design for tablet and desktop.
Authenticated users with Keycloak.
Integrated and used APIs.
Designed and implemented user-friendly tables and forms, including validation to ensure data quality.

Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

7 months

Frontend Developer

Thermo-Fischer

Developed an application for managing and displaying lab analyses.
Supported multiple languages.
Efficiently processed complex JSON files.
Implemented secure 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.
Secured the application with unit and end-to-end tests.

Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 10 months

Frontend Developer

IAV

Development of a web application to visualize event data from control units.
Customizable dashboard.
Display of various vehicle data through different widgets.
Use of Highcharts for data visualization.
Efficient processing and analysis of large event data sets.
Ensuring data integrity through JSON Schema validation with Ajv.
Efficient use of client APIs.
Optimized responsive design for tablet and desktop.
Secure user login 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 experience in software development, including more than 8 years specializing in frontend development. My passion for clean code and my belief that simplicity is key to success drive me. My goal is to achieve the best possible result 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 Component Development, Frontend Design 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 Methodologies: 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

Vocational training · 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 2025

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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.