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Michael C. Janke

Michael C. Janke

Senior Fullstack Engineer

Berlin, Berlin, Berlin, DE
+49 176 420 91934
German, English, Spanish

Background


About

About

Senior Frontend Engineer with 8+ years of experience specializing in React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies to deliver seamless, user-centered interfaces. Skilled in leading teams to create scalable, responsive front-end solutions that align with business objectives and elevate user experience. Recognized for solving complex challenges and fostering collaborative, high-performing environments.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • IT-Consultant, Netlight

    Feb, 2019 - Sep, 20245 years 7 months

    As an IT-Consultant at Netlight, I worked across multiple industries, implementing innovative technical solutions and leveraging the extensive consultancy network. I acted as a bridge between client needs and Netlight's internal knowledge, delivering impactful solutions that drove both technical and business success.

    • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

    • Developed strong client relationships, leading to repeat business.

    • Adapted quickly to new industries and technologies, consistently meeting tight deadlines.

  • Senior Frontend Engineer, Netlight - Project for Leading German Realestate Company

    Jul, 2023 - Mar, 20248 months

    Developed the frontend for a global contact and valuation tool, improving lead management across departments. Designed and implemented a Lead Tracking Library and contributed to the architectural design of a new CMS solution using Storyblok and Next.js.

    • React | Typescript | Next.js

    • Storyblok | React Aria | React Form Hooks | Tracking | Localise | Styled Components

    • Testing | Jest | Playwright

    • Collaborated with designers, product managers and many teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

  • Team Lead / Senior Frontend Developer, Netlight - Project for Innovative Travel Agency

    Apr, 2022 - Dec, 20228 months

    Led the development of a self-service portal aimed at automating procedures and enhancing the digital customer experience. Oversaw team collaboration, utilized Design Thinking, and guided scalable frontend solutions with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

    • React | TypeScript | Next.js

    • Tailwind CSS | Contentful | Internationalization (PhraseApp)

    • Testing | Jest | Playwright

    • Design Thinking approach to give vision to the team

    • Mentored junior developers, promoting team growth and knowledge sharing.

  • Fullstack Developer / UX Designer, Netlight - Project for Leading German Car Manufacturer

    Sep, 2020 - Mar, 20221 year 6 months

    Led the front-end development of a remarketing tool for optimizing vehicle sales. Focused on UI performance for large datasets and advanced filtering. Also contributed to deployment with Docker, Nginx, and Kubernetes, while conducting user research and creating mock-ups.

    • React | TypeScript | Create React App

    • Docker | Kubernetes | Nginx

    • Testing | Jest

    • User Research | Mock-ups | User Testing

    • Next to excellent engineering work, I delivered key insights from user testing to improve product UX and boost customer satisfaction.

  • Fullstack Developer, Netlight - Project for Leading Car Resaler

    Feb, 2019 - Jul, 20195 months

    Developed a React.js Web App for car financing, focusing on A/B testing and optimizing conversion rates. Transitioned into a UX-centered role, designing and conducting qualitative user tests while managing stakeholders in a Design Thinking project with HPI School of Design.

    • React | Typescript | CSS Modules

    • A/B Testing | Optimizely

    • Design Thinking | User Experience Design | Qualitative User Tests

    • Collaborated with external stakeholders to explore new innovations in the car financing user journey.

Projects Experience

Projects Experience

  • Innovation Consultant German Highschool

    Jan, 2013 - Jan, 20196 years

    Drove multiple education innovation projects, leading digital transformation and implementing solutions for teachers and students. Provided training for educators on integrating digital tools into teaching.

    • React | Material Design | oAuth | PHP

    • User Management | Active Directory | ADFS | Group Policies

    • Workshops on Microsoft Teams, OneNote

    • Designed and conducted workshops for teachers on digital tools integration.

Skills

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks

    JavaScript

    TypeScript

    React

    Next.js

    Python (FastAPI)

  • Cloud & DevOps

    AWS

    Azure

    Docker

    Kubernetes

    Nginx

  • Testing

    Cypress

    React Testing Library

    Playwright

  • Tools & Libraries

    Git

    Tailwind CSS

    Stlyed Components

    OAuth

Education

Education

  • IT-Systems Engineering, Master of Science (M.Sc.), Hasso Plattner Institute

    Sep, 2017 - Jun, 2020

Publications

Publications

  • Ebola Outbreak Containment: Real-Time Task and Resource Coordination with SORMAS, Front. ICT Sec. Digital Public Health

    Published on: Apr 10, 2019

  • A Tissue-aware Gene Selection Approach for Multi-tissue Gene Expression Analysis, 2018 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM)

    Published on: Dec 01, 2018