Manuel Bieh

Manuel Bieh

– Senior React Developer. Technical Lead. Berlin.

manuel.bieh@wiremore.com+49 177 2951165Berlin, Germany
linkedin.com/in/manuelbiehgithub.com/manuelbiehmanuelbieh.de

Senior Frontend Developer and Technical Lead. 20+ years in software development. Expert in React, TypeScript, and all things Frontend. I join teams to build, lead, and ship.

React Deep Dive
React Deep DivePublished Author · 2019

Author of one of the first comprehensive React books – the first ever written in German. 320 pages covering fundamentals through advanced patterns, based on 15+ client projects.

Skills

Tech
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Next.js, Node.js, Deno, Bun, HTML5 / CSS3, Redux, Zustand, Tailwind CSS
Tools
Jest / Vitest, Playwright / Cypress, Storybook, GraphQL / REST, Webpack / Vite, Git, Docker, AWS / Supabase, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Figma, Turborepo
Leadership & Business
Technical Leadership, Engineering Management, Frontend Architecture, Team Leadership, Agile / Scrum / Kanban, Technical Hiring, Developer Mentoring, Code Reviews, Stakeholder Communication

Languages

GermanNative
EnglishFluent

Work Experience

Januar 2022 –
today
UnbogifyFounder / Lead Developer
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Founded and developed a high-performance sports analytics mobile application with worldwide distribution. Engineered video capture system supporting 240 fps for frame-by-frame swing analysis. Integrated MLKit Pose Detection and computer vision algorithms for real-time golf swing tracking. Built cross-platform solution using React Native and Expo with Swift native modules for iOS camera optimization. Implemented user authentication, subscription management, and cloud storage with Supabase.

Stack: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Redux, React Hook Form, Zod, MLKit, MLKit Pose Detection, Swift, Node.js, Next.js, Vercel, CSS, Jest, Maestro, i18n, Figma, Supabase, Supabase Auth

January 2025 –
June 2025
Spark NetworksFreelance Lead Frontend Developer
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Led strategic transition of frontend codebase from external agency to internal engineering team. Documented system architecture, created operational runbooks, and established secure credential management. Conducted technical interviews and onboarded new engineers. Implemented code quality standards using Storybook, Vitest, and React Testing Library.

Stack: React, TypeScript, React Hook Form, Jotai, Yup, Figma, Vite, i18n, Storybook, Vitest, React Testing Library, Nx, AWS Amplify Auth

June 2024 –
December 2024
Eberlein KunzFreelance Lead Frontend Developer
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Modernized legacy React codebase achieving 80% reduction in page load time (from 10+ to under 2 seconds) and 75% faster build times (from 45+ to under 10 seconds). Migrated class components to functional components with React Hooks. Implemented virtualized lists for large data sets and optimized caching strategies. Established modern frontend architecture patterns. Developed proof-of-concept Next.js migration plan for Server-Side Rendering benefits. Introduced comprehensive testing with Jest, Cypress, and React Testing Library.

Stack: React, React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Webpack, Redux, React Hook Form, Zod, React Testing Library, Cypress, Storybook, Next.js, Auth.js, Jest, React Testing Library

May 2023 –
April 2024
finstreetFreelance Frontend Architect
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Designed and implemented frontend architecture for a regulatory-compliant banking consent platform handling electronic signatures and audit trails. Collaborated with backend team to define API contracts and data flows. Established Agile development processes and code review standards. Built scalable component library using React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Implemented comprehensive testing strategy with Jest and Cypress ensuring compliance requirements. Integrated Azure AD authentication for secure user management.

Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, i18n, React Hook Form, React Testing Library, Jest, Cypress, Storybook, InVision, Azure AD Auth

May 2022 –
April 2023
VR Smart FinanzFreelance Frontend Consultant
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Modernized 5-year legacy codebase for SMB bookkeeping platform serving thousands of users. Migrated to React Hooks and implemented modular state management with TanStack Query for improved data fetching and caching. Maintained consistent delivery velocity despite frequently changing requirements. Established testing practices with Playwright and React Testing Library ensuring code quality.

Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Redux, React Hook Form, Zod, React Hook Form, i18n, Storybook, Invision, Playwright, React Testing Library, Jest, React Testing Library

February 2022 –
April 2022
CosunoFreelance Lead Full Stack Developer
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Led integration of 3D construction visualization into construction management platform using Autodesk Forge and Three.js. Coordinated with external development partners and evaluated technical vendors. Documented architectural decisions, workflows, and API requirements. Collaborated with distributed international team to stabilize project delivery using React, TypeScript, and GraphQL.

Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Zod, Formik, i18n, GraphQL, Styled Components, Jest, React Testing Library, Autodesk Forge, Three.js

April 2021 –
November 2021
GymondoFreelance JavaScript Consultant
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Consolidated multiple React codebases into unified Next.js application for leading fitness platform. Migrated legacy Create React App and Gatsby projects improving build performance and developer productivity. Implemented modern frontend patterns with TypeScript, Redux, and GraphQL. Established testing standards with Jest and React Testing Library across web and React Native applications.

Stack: React, React Native, TypeScript, Redux, Formik, Gatsby, GraphQL, Next.js, i18n, Jest, React Testing Library, SCSS, Webpack, REST

December 2019 –
March 2021
Börse Stuttgart Digital ExchangeFreelance Technical Frontend Lead
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Led frontend development for BaFin-regulated cryptocurrency trading platform serving thousands of active traders. Coordinated strategic handover of trading platform from external vendor to internal team. Delivered real-time trading features using WebSockets for live price updates and order execution. Architected and developed React Native mobile application from scratch. Implemented comprehensive testing strategy with Jest and Cypress ensuring regulatory compliance. Managed technical roadmap and mentored junior developers.

Stack: React, Next.js, TypeScript, React Native, Redux, i18n, Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Styled Components, Webpack, REST, WebSockets

Additional Projects

Osram Lightelligence logo
Osram LightelligenceFreelance JavaScript ConsultantOctober 2019 – December 2019
GLS eCom Lab logo
GLS eCom LabFreelance JavaScript ConsultantJuly 2019 – September 2019
Rocket Internet logo
Rocket InternetFreelance JavaScript ArchitectApril 2019 – June 2019
Lab 1886 / Daimler logo
Lab 1886 / DaimlerFreelance JavaScript Architect and DeveloperFebruary 2019 – March 2019
KUBIKx / Schmitz Cargobull logo
KUBIKx / Schmitz CargobullFreelance JavaScript ConsultantNovember 2018 – January 2019
Porsche Digital Lab logo
Porsche Digital LabInterim Tech Lead / Frontend LeadMay 2018 – October 2018
BCG Digital Ventures logo
BCG Digital VenturesFreelance JavaScript EngineerJanuary 2018 – March 2018
Service Partner ONE logo
Service Partner ONEFreelance Lead Frontend DeveloperAugust 2017 – September 2017
ProSiebenSat.1 Digital logo
ProSiebenSat.1 DigitalFreelance Lead Frontend DeveloperFebruary 2016 – June 2017
Zalando SE logo
Zalando SEFreelance JavaScript DeveloperJune 2015 – January 2016
Handelsblatt/Wirtschaftswoche logo
Handelsblatt/WirtschaftswocheFreelance Frontend LeadJune 2012 – June 2017
Manuel Bieh manuel.bieh@wiremore.com manuelbieh.de +49 177 2951165