I build things that work.
I care about both sides of software development: the interface people use and the systems that keep it working.
Currently at adesso SE, working on vehicle interfaces, secure APIs, and cloud services.
Projects
Selected work.
This includes work projects, research prototypes, and two apps currently in progress.
Prism
An iPhone and iPad app for running AI models locally, with chat, model management, prompt inspection, exports, and performance stats.
Tava
A multiplatform app that turns grocery receipts into kitchen inventory and recipe suggestions, with on device OCR and AI-assisted receipt parsing
High-Performance Query Engine
A parallel SQL query engine in C++ for multi-GB TPC-H datasets, with analytical operators and window functions.
Connected Vehicle Platform Components
Backend and proxy services for Android Automotive platforms, covering VISSv2 communication, secure APIs, and AWS deployment patterns.
Decentralized Identity Prototype
A research prototype for decentralized identity in automotive systems using Hyperledger Aries, DID/VC standards, and Flutter.
Experience
Backend, mobile, connected systems.
Hands-on work building real systems.
Oct 2023 - Present
adesso SE
Software Developer (Working Student)
Backend and vehicle-side work for connected-car platforms, focused on realtime interfaces, cloud infrastructure, and secure service communication.
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
BMW AG
Bachelor Thesis Student
Research on decentralized identity for automotive systems, turned into a working prototype around privacy, access control, and digital credentials.
Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
BMW AG
Android Automotive Software Engineering Intern
Prototype work for Android Automotive software, simulation tooling, and secure vehicle data exchange.
Skills
Tools used most often.
List of languages, frameworks, and infrastructure I enjoy.
Languages
9 skillsMobile / App
4 skillsBackend / Cloud
11 skillsSystems / Security
7 skillsTools
5 skillsLanguages Spoken
3 skillsContact
Building and shipping software.
Want to build something together? Feel free to reach out!
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