Yannis Güdel, Developer

As a developer I always aim to make people's lifes easier. I want to build applications which generate as much value as possible, both for the user as well as for the paying customer.

Mailme@yannisguedel.ch
AddressMuristrasse 88
3006 Bern
Birthdate23.12.94
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Projects

Migros Aare - Beratungshero

Screenshot of Migros Aare - Beratungshero
2021 - current
Beratungshero is a video commerce solution from Migros Aare, first prototyped for the Migros Fachmärkte (Micasa, SportXX, ...) and then sold to other customers like Migros Bank, Hotelplan or AMAG. As a lead developer I was responsible for transition of the application from a prototype to a robust and production ready Software, including multi-tenant functionality, complying to Bank security requirements or refactoring the code to enable further scaling. The project received a Master Award at the "Best of Swiss Web 2022".
Technologies: HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Next, React
Employer: Genossenschaft Migros Aare

Bio Partner Online Shop

Screenshot of Bio Partner Online Shop
2020
As a lead developer for the further development of the Bio Partner Online Shop I was responsible to estimate, plan and develop new features for the application as well as fixing bugs.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Nuxt, Vue
Employer: Nothing AG

Optimierung Post Portal

Screenshot of Optimierung Post Portal
2018-2019
As technical responsible I was in lead of a project with ca. 10 developers (frontend and backend). The goal of the project was implementing a redesign of main portal of Swiss Post. My main responsibilities were: specification of requirements, management and contact with stakeholders, sprint planning, leading overall architecture process, as well as reviewing the code. The Portal is a main information source for clients of Swiss Post, as it covers a vast portfolio of services the Swiss Post offers. It also provides navigation script for all online applications of Swiss Post.
Technologies: Sitecore (.NET, C#), Estatico (HTML, CSS, Handlebars, JavaScript) and Preact
Employer: Unic AG

Post Microsites

Screenshot of Post Microsites
2016-2018
I shaped a "microsites" framework of Swiss Post significantly, being it's developer since the beginning. The framework allows Swiss Post to launch new small sites in no time, without losing the flexibility to give an own character to every so called "microsite". From 2017 till 2018 I was technically responsible for the product, leading a team of 3-5 developers.
Technologies: Sitecore (.NET, C#), Estatico (Handlebars, SCSS, JavaScript)
Employer: Unic AG

Release Management Post Portal

Screenshot of Release Management Post Portal
2016-2018
Being the main information platform of Swiss Post, the portal of Swiss Post needs continous improvements. Since 2016 I worked on the release management of the portal as a developer. In early 2017 I became a technical responsible person for topics of Marketing Automation and Analytics. Eventually I became technically reponsible for the whole platform.
Technologies: Sitecore (.NET, C#), Estatico (Handlebars, SCSS, JavaScript)
Employer: Unic AG

TV-Graphics for Split-times

Screenshot of TV-Graphics for Split-times
2017-present
For a small TV production company Livemotion I developed a system to show split-times graphics in real-time. Graphics operator is able to control which graphic should be shown in real-time via a controller UI.
Technologies: CasparCG, React, Angular, SVG
Employer: Self-Employed / Livemotion GmbH

Work History

04.2021 - Present

Software Developer (80%)
Genossenschaft Migros Aare

  • Leading the development and operational day-to-day business of the innovation project "Beratungshero"
  • Responsibility for technical KPIs like uptime or call-trough-rate. Taking measures to stabilize the KPIs.
  • Refining bussiness requirements, planing the development work and providing roadmaps to business stakeholders
  • Supporting business stakeholders in technical pre-sales of new clients
12.2019 - 03.2021

Software Developer (70%)
Nothing AG

  • Leading the future strategy of development and digital infrastructure circles
  • Development of Frontend applications
  • Supporting business acquisitions and project coordination with technical inputs and estimations
2017 - Present

Co-Owner (Part-time)
Livemotion GmbH

  • Building a live video production business
  • Writing applications with a goal to support live video productions with data
05.2015 - 08.2019

Application Engineer (60% - 80%)
Unic AG

  • Technical responsibility for Sitecore projects and release management
  • Development of Sitecore solutions
  • Assistance to project manager in planning as well as offer writing
  • Assessment of job applications, execution of recruiting interviews, with having a functional employment decision
  • Development of PowerShell tools for processes of automated building, testing and deployment of Sitecore solutions
  • Configuration, troubleshooting and testing of TeamCity build pipelines
08.2010 - 07.2014

Apprentice in informatics
Unic AG

  • Applied learning of all professional Software Development aspects, as well as the basics of project management
  • Development of SharePoint customizations
  • Development of Applications with ASP.NET Web Forms

Qualifications

TimeframeQualification
2016 - 2021Bachelor in applied science, Informatics, Fernfachhochschule Schweiz
2010 - 2014Apprenticeship Informatics, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Skills

Languages

GermanMother tongue
FrenchOral: Mother tongue, written: good knowledge
EnglishVery good knowledge and professional experience (~ C1)

Personal skills

  • Fast learning skills and high intake capacity
  • Calm and endurant, especially under stress
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, including taking over leadership roles
  • Very short & precise communication style
  • Working in self-organized and agile teams
  • Design thinking, problem understanding and solution finding

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypescriptExpert knowledge
.NET, C#Expert knowledge
React, Vue, AngularVery good knowledge
CMS (flat file and database based)Very good knowledge
JavaVery good knowledge
Relational Databases (SQL)Very good knowledge
REST APIs, GraphQLVery good knowledge
Unit testing, E2E testingVery good knowledge
API DesignVery good knowledge
HTTP, TCP/IPVery good knowledge
Kubernetes usage, DockerVery good knowledge
GitVery good knowledge
Build tools: TeamCity, Jenkins, Azure DevOpsVery good knowledge
Frontend build systemGood knowledge
UX Design, UX ResearchGood knowledge

Interests

  • Endurance sports like orienteering, running and biking
  • Hiking & skiing
  • Sustainable travel and public transport
  • Timekeeping
  • Website development
  • Technology and development practices