// Software Engineering Student · Potsdam, Germany

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Software Engineering student at UE Applied Sciences, co-founder of Taply, which is an AI-powered fintech startup. I build real products: from automotive diagnostic tools and firmware testing frameworks to full-stack web apps and mobile experiences.

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About me

who I am

I'm a Software Engineering student at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam, with a focus on AI-powered applications, embedded systems validation and full-stack development.

As CEO and co-founder of Taply, I lead development of an AI-powered expense splitting platform, defining architecture, coordinating the team and shipping features to users interface.

My technical work spans CAN bus diagnostic tools for automotive ECU testing, automated firmware regression frameworks and full-stack apps with multi-language AI support. I build things that solve problems people actually have.

Outside of engineering I served as a Peer Leader at UE Applied Sciences, supporting onboarding and mentoring of new students, building communication and leadership skills alongside the technical ones. I currently also work at the UE Service Center, staying closely connected to the university community.

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status open to work ✓
location Potsdam, Germany
university UE Applied Sciences
degree B.Sc. Software Eng.
startup CEO @ Taply
english C1 – Advanced
german A1 – Beginner
looking for Internship / Junior role
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Projects

things I've built

// 6 projects · real problems · real solutions

01 Embedded · CLI
CAN Bus Analyzer

Production-ready diagnostic tool for parsing and analyzing CAN bus log files used in automotive ECU communication.

  • Detects anomalies: flooding, unknown IDs, and signal dropouts
  • Generates structured JSON and visual HTML diagnostic reports
  • Dockerized with full test coverage — reflects real ECU testing workflows
PythonDockerCLIAutomotive
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02 Embedded · DevOps
Firmware Regression Framework

Automated regression testing framework for validating embedded firmware updates across CI pipelines.

  • Binary parsing and SHA256 integrity verification per firmware package
  • Automated Pytest pipelines for continuous firmware validation
  • Dockerized environment for fully reproducible CI-based testing
PythonPytestDockerCI/CD
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03 AI · Mobile · Startup
Taply — AI Payment Splitting

Co-founded fintech mobile app that removes friction from shared expenses — from dinner bills to group travel.

  • AI-powered receipt scanning with automatic cost splitting
  • Real-time payment notifications and smart loyalty rewards
  • Scalable backend architecture serving a live product
FlutterDartAIFintech
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04 AI · Full-Stack
Dilo — AI Emotional Support

Full-stack mental wellness app addressing the accessibility gap in emotional support — built when therapy isn't available.

  • Dual modes: friendly companion and psychologist persona
  • Mood-based recommendations with 7-language support
  • Built with React, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind CSS
ReactTypeScriptViteAI
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05 Full-Stack
EduCampus

Unified student collaboration platform — one place for tasks, resource sharing, and academic teamwork.

  • Task management, resource sharing, and real-time collaboration
  • Scalable component architecture for multi-university use
  • Built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Vite
ReactTypeScriptTailwindVite
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06 Desktop · OOP
Scientific Calculator

Java-based GUI calculator with full scientific operations — logs, trig, and more — on a clean OOP architecture.

  • Scientific operations: logarithmic, trigonometric, and standard
  • Clean OOP design separating logic from presentation layer
  • Java Swing GUI with keyboard and mouse support
JavaOOPSwing
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Experience

work & leadership
Nov 2024 – Present
Berlin
Taply
Startup CEO & Co-Founder
  • Leading development of an AI-powered expense-splitting platform from the ground up
  • Defining product architecture and coordinating development processes across the team
  • Managing full product lifecycle from ideation to live deployment
Mar 2026 – Present
Potsdam
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Student Service and Activities Coordinator · Part-time
  • Acting as the primary bridge between students and university departments, ensuring information flows clearly and efficiently
  • Supporting students in navigating university processes, resolving issues and answering queries
  • Coordinating student activities and facilitating communication across services
Mar 2025 – Mar 2026
Potsdam
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Peer Leader
  • Primary point of contact for inquiries about university and student experience
  • Fostered meaningful social engagement and networking opportunities for new students
  • Led planning and execution of campus and off-campus events, including orientation
  • Collaborated with leadership through regular meetings and strategic task fulfilment
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Skills

tech stack
PythonTypeScript JavaJavaScript DartReact.js FlutterTailwind CSS DockerGit LinuxPostgreSQL CI/CDFigma PytestVite PythonTypeScript JavaJavaScript DartReact.js FlutterTailwind CSS DockerGit LinuxPostgreSQL CI/CDFigma PytestVite
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Languages
core programming
PythonJava TypeScriptJavaScript Dart
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Frontend & Mobile
client & mobile
React.jsFlutter ViteTailwind CSS
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DevOps & CI
infrastructure
DockerGit LinuxCI/CD Pytest
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Databases & Tools
storage & design
PostgreSQLVirtualBox Figma
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Operating Systems
environments
UbuntuDebian macOSWindows
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Leadership
soft skills
Team LeadershipPublic Speaking Cross-functionalConflict Resolution
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Contact

get in touch

Let's build something together.

I'm actively looking for internships and junior opportunities where I can contribute quickly and grow with a strong engineering team. Whether it's an internship offer, collaboration, or just a conversation — feel free to reach out.

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