Urs Steger - Choreo

Q: Where is Urs based?

Urs is based in Thal, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Urs speak?

Urs speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Urs have?

Urs has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Urs has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months . Note that Urs may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Urs's latest experience?

Urs's most recent position is Choreo at Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH .

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

In recent years, Urs has worked for Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH , future-cube AG , Deutsche Telekom GmbH , imt AG , and Paradox Cat GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Urs most experienced in?

Urs is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Insurance . Urs also has some experience in Healthcare , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Urs most experienced in?

Urs is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Urs also has some experience in Marketing and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Urs worked in recently?

Urs has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Insurance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Urs worked in recently?

Urs has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Thal, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

4 months

Choreo

Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH

Further development and implementation of StoreKit 2 for the iOS augmented reality app with motion capture technology
Role: software development and bug fixing
Skills: Swift, RealityKit, AR, body tracking, video editing, StoreKit 2, testing
Environment: iOS, Xcode, Git, Bitbucket, Autodesk Maya, RealityConverter

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

4 months

Interview App

future-cube AG

Android interview app with backend streaming for interactive playback of video questions and recording of video answers
Role: UI design, API design, software development
Skills: Kotlin, Compose, OpenAPI, video player, video recorder
Environment: Android, Android Studio, Git, Bitbucket, Uizard, Swagger, Postman

Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year

BARMER App

Deutsche Telekom GmbH

Native Android and iOS app for customers of BARMER insurance, extended with login for digital identity (health ID)
Role: software development and bug fixing
Skills: Kotlin, Swift, Gradle, ReactiveX, Retrofit, Koin, 2FA authentication
Environment: Android, iOS, Android Studio, Xcode, GitLab, TeamCity, Jira, Confluence

Oct 2022 - May 2023

8 months

Interview App

future-cube AG

iOS app for online interviews with backend streaming for interactive playback of video questions and recording of video answers
Role: UI design, API design, software development
Skills: Swift, SwiftUI, OpenAPI, video player, video recorder
Environment: iOS, Xcode, Git, Bitbucket, Uizard, Swagger, Postman

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

9 months

Neurostimulator

imt AG

Medical app for a dedicated Android tablet to visualize Alzheimer’s treatment through neurostimulation
Role: Android lead, concept, software development, documentation
Skills: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, USB communication, SFTP, cloud integration
Environment: Android, Android Studio, Git, Azure, Helix, Adobe XD

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

5 months

BMW PoC

Paradox Cat GmbH

Concepts and proof of concept of use cases for the myBMW app
Development of demo apps for iOS, Android and Android Automotive
Role: research, concepts, PoC, software development and documentation
Skills: Swift, Kotlin, AAOS, QR code, Bluetooth, BT profiles, Car API, streaming
Environment: iOS, Android, Automotive, Xcode, Android Studio, Git, Jira, Confluence

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

7 months

BARMER App

T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH

Native Android app for BARMER insurance customers, enhanced with two-factor authentication for the electronic patient record
Role: software development and bug fixing
Skills: Kotlin, Java, Gradle, ReactiveX, Retrofit, services, 2FA authentication
Environment: Android, Android Studio, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Webex

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

3 months

Loqut

CurrentTechnology

iOS communication app for low-latency audio connections between people, used for guided tours and simultaneous translations
Role: iOS expertise, concepts, software development, porting
Skills: Swift, C++, CMake, porting, background services, audio streaming, audio player, Wi-Fi, QR code, testing
Environment: iOS, Xcode, Git, Jenkins, Taiga, Jitsi, Adobe XD

Feb 2020 - May 2020

4 months

Choreo

Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH

iOS augmented reality app captures a person's movements using motion capture technology and applies them to 3D models
Role: design, implementation, promotion, maintenance
Skills: Swift, RealityKit, augmented reality, motion capture, body tracking, 3D character models, USDZ format, video editing/recording, testing
Environment: iOS, Xcode, Git, Bitbucket, Autodesk Maya, RealityConverter

Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 1 month

Captroid

Leica-Geosystems AG

Android app as a controller for TPS and GPS measurement systems; porting and integration of C++ code
Role: Android expertise, concepts, software development, porting
Skills: NDK, Kotlin, C++, Python, CMake, Conan, porting, testing
Environment: Android, VMware, Android Studio, Perforce, Rally, Teams, TeamCity

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

10 months

Detection Radar

Leica-Geosystems AG

Tablet app for utility locating with visualization of the scanning process and analysis; API for radar firmware and integration of native code
Role: Research, concept, software development, UI/UX design
Skills: Universal app for Windows and mobile, C++, porting, testing, communication, image processing, geodesy
Environment: Windows, iOS, Android, Visual Studio, Git, Jira, Confluence, Balsamiq

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

6 months

dm-App

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

E-commerce apps for iOS and Android using React Native technology, backend integration and continuous integration
Role: Software development
Skills: Swift, Java, JavaScript, React Native, REST, MVVM-C, TDD, CocoaPods, Carthage, Fastlane, XCTest, XCUITest, Realm, Promises, npm
Environment: Android, iOS, Android Studio, Xcode, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence

Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

4 months

Fines App

Abraxas Informatik AG

iOS app for the Swiss police for mobile issuing and payment of fines
Role: Software development
Skills: Swift, REST, QR code scanning, CoreLocation, MapKit, UIKit, Camera, image handling, animations, Core Data, XCTest
Environment: iOS, Xcode, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Swagger

Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

5 months

aJoy Messenger V2

Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH

Extensions of the aJoy messaging system including group chat, daily notice, chat status, secure connection and performance improvements
Role: Design, implementation, promotion, maintenance
Skills: Java, Objective-C, Erlang, C++, PHP, XMPP, HTTP, RESTful API, push service, camera, audio, video, image, SMS, encryption, JUnit, XCTest
Environment: Android, iOS, Linux, eJabberd, MySQL, Uniqush, Android Studio, Xcode

Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

3 months

LogTec

agathon GmbH & Co. KG

Mobile apps for iOS and Android to fetch and display production data via Bluetooth
Role: Concept, implementation, maintenance
Skills: Java, Objective-C, Bluetooth
Environment: Android, iOS, Android Studio, Xcode

Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

1 year

Eco-Messenger

Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH

Custom messaging system with backend and mobile apps for iPhone and Android
Role: Concept, Implementation, Promotion, Maintenance
Skills: Java, Objective-C, Erlang, PHP, XMPP, HTTP, RESTful API, Push Service, Camera, Audio, Video, Image, SMS, Encryption, JUnit, XCTest
Environment: Android, iOS, Linux, eJabberd, MySQL, Uniqush, Android Studio, XCode

Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

3 months

Bluetooth Wizard

Leica Geosystems AG

App in wizard steps for Bluetooth connection from a Windows tablet to a Leica sensor
Role: Software Development
Skills: C++, Bluetooth, MFC, WDK, Driver, Modem, Registry, Wizard
Environment: Windows, Visual Studio

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

aJoy Messenger V1

Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH

Mobile messenger for iPhone and Android with text, audio, images, videos, and interactive content
Role: Design, Implementation, Promotion, Maintenance
Skills: Java, Objective-C, Erlang, PHP, XMPP, HTTP, RESTful API, Push Service, Camera, Audio, Video, Image, SMS, Encryption, JUnit, XCTest
Environment: Android, iOS, Linux, eJabberd, MySQL, Uniqush, Android Studio, XCode

Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

2 months

EcoCharts

Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH

Mobile app for iPhone and iPad with line charts, bar charts, area charts, and animated pie charts
Role: Software Development
Skills: Objective-C, Animation, Data Visualisation, Charts
Environment: iOS, ShinobiControls, XCode

Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

5 months

DataLogger

MSR Electronics GmbH

Mobile app to retrieve and display online and event data via Bluetooth Low Energy
Role: Concept, Implementation, Maintenance
Skills: Java, Objective-C, BLE
Environment: Android, iOS, Android Studio, XCode

Jan 2013 - May 2013

5 months

iCON

Hexagon AG

Porting the app to Windows CE and setting up the automated build process for sensor software
Role: software development
Skills: C++, STLPort, Boost, Qt, SQLite
Environment: WinCE, Visual Studio, TeamCity, Jira

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

6 months

future-cube Apps

future-cube AG

Mobile apps for users of the web portal future.cube.com with status, activity, and task information
Role: software development
Skills: Java, Objective-C, HTTP, REST
Environment: Android, iOS, Eclipse, XCode

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Insurance, Healthcare, Automotive, and Media and Entertainment.

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Insurance

Healthcare

Automotive

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Research and Development.

Information Technology

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Research and Development

Summary

Senior mobile expert with over 12 years of experience in developing native iOS and Android apps. Special expertise in communication, data visualization and digital media. Solid understanding of the complete mobile app life cycle and use of agile methods. Interested in new technologies with the goal of creating innovative, cost-effective and high-quality solutions. Stands out as a strategic partner through foresight, flexibility, reliability and direct communication.

Skills

Focus Areas

Native Ios App Development
Native Android App Development
Communication, Data Visualization And Digital Media
Agile Development Methods
Mobile App Life Cycle

Qualifications

Programming Languages: Swift, Kotlin, Java, Objective-c, C++, Python, Html
Technologies: Swiftui, Compose, Ndk, Cmake, React-native, Ar
Databases: Sql, Sqlite, Core Data, Realm, Jdbc
Communication: Bt, Wi-fi, Usb, Rest, Http, Xmpp, Encryption
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Os X, Ios, Android, Android Automotive
Server Side: Jenkins, Teamcity, Azure, Push Notifications, Mysql
Tools: Git, Android Studio, Xcode, Jira, Confluence

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik NTB

Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Electronics and Computer Science · Buchs, Switzerland

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 22

Experience in Information Technology 7 y

Avg length 5 m

Longest experience 1 y

Expertise

Recent roles Choreo, Interview App, BARMER App

Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Insurance

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

June 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Urs based?

Urs is based in Thal, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Urs speak?

Urs speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Urs have?

Urs has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Urs has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Urs may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Urs be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Urs would be well-suited for roles such as: Choreo, Interview App, BARMER App.

What is Urs's latest experience?

Urs's most recent position is Choreo at Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH.

What companies has Urs worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Urs has worked for Eco-Soft Economic Software GmbH, future-cube AG, Deutsche Telekom GmbH, imt AG, and Paradox Cat GmbH.

Which industries is Urs most experienced in?

Urs is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Insurance. Urs also has some experience in Healthcare, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Urs most experienced in?

Urs is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Urs also has some experience in Marketing and Research and Development.